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Achieving over 30% time savings in solar photovoltaic manufacturing with Siemens Plant Simulation software

Photovoltaic manufacturing in the solar industry requires companies to balance economic efficiency with a sustainable vision for our planet. Integrated and sophisticated technologies are essential throughout the entire value chain, from polysilicon production and ingot cutting to cell manufacturing and module assembly. Learn how M10 Solar Equipment GmbH uses Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software to optimize their operations, resulting in remarkable time savings of more than 30%.

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Using Plant Simulation software to unlock efficiencies with virtual commissioning of driverless transport systems

Unlocking Efficiency Potentials with Virtual Commissioning of Driverless Transport Systems using Plant Simulation – Discovering Requirements, Benefits and Limitations. With the possibility of using MQTT and JSON, Plant Simulation offers the requirements for testing the master control “FleetExecuter” prior to the actual implementation on site. Lecture at the 2023 Plant Simulation User Conference, Munich, Infinity hotel

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2023 Plant Simulation User Conference

Gain insights, network with experts, explore advancements and optimize production systems at the 2023 Plant Simulation User Conference.

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Receding Horizon Planner and Plant Simulation software

The integration of the Receding Horizon Planner (RHP) application with Plant Simulation software offers real-time optimization and enhanced production scheduling, enabling businesses to maximize efficiency and resource utilization while minimizing downtime and costs.

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Advanced virtual reality with Plant Simulation software

In this lecture, we explore the integration of Plant Simulation software with Virtual Reality (VR) technology, specifically HTC Vive, and discover the transformative impact it has on manufacturing efficiency. By merging the power of Plant Simulation software’s digital modeling with the immersive capabilities of VR, we unlock a new dimension in optimizing and streamlining manufacturing processes.

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What’s new in manufacturing plant applications (June 2023)

New capabilities and enhancements for manufacturing plant applications will enable you and your company to improve manufacturing productivity.

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Superior shipbuilding modeling and simulation

The development of the STS library for Plant Simulation software started in an industrial company as the basis for simulation of complex production and logistics. Today, the STS library provides varied functionality for model building, analysis and data management in many industries.

Optimization: Harnessing the power of Plant Simulation for planning and scheduling

Tao Yifei, Industrial Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, explores the application of Plant Simulation in optimizing production processes and improving planning and scheduling efficiency.

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The empowering benefits of linking the digital twin of production online with real production

By linking the digital twin of production online with the real production, a completely new quality of data is generated within the material flow simulation model. This enables the unlocking of new use cases for planners and shop floor leaders.