As new product designs are introduced by engineering, it is important to evaluate those designs and then pass that information on to downstream systems and organizations. This is the start of the Digital Thread for a product. In this process, it is important not just to run engineering simulations on the product, but also manufacturing simulations.
Can we feasibly build the product based on our design? Will it meet cycle time requirements that we are expecting? All of these questions can be answered by running simulations of the process within a simulation tool. The process simulation can take many factors into consideration, looking at both the human and machine manufacturing processes. Modeling humans, robots, conveyors, tools and other typical process elements is becoming critical during new product launches or introductions to truly understand the process and find ways to optimize it for business profitability.
Robotic & Human Ergonomics Simulation is a technology-driven methodology that offers insights into real-world processes through the modeling of those processes in the digital world. Simulation modeling when it comes to robotic or human activities involves evaluating current circumstances, replicating the behavior of events and implementing algorithms that analyze and test scenarios for operational optimization. It is a technique used across a variety of industries to lower costs and improve decision-making.
The increased complexity of products and manufacturing processes presents world-class manufacturers with increasing challenges to minimize “time-to-market” and optimize asset performance. Manufacturing engineering teams are expected to enable flawless new product launches and adhere to cost, quality and start-of-production targets. To overcome these challenges, leading manufacturers leverage their organizational knowledge and the availability of 3D models of products and resources to virtually validate their manufacturing processes before they are deployed in the real world. With new evolving technology, thousands of validation experiments can be conducted efficiently and almost automatically to ensure upfront production optimization.
Our team specializes in applying simulation methods to operational systems, processes, facilities and enterprises. Our consultants help organizations identify opportunities in order to strategically employ simulation to study manufacturing processes and systems, giving teams the information and tools they need to drive real improvements.
