Digital Manufacturing

Logistics optimization enhancing plant efficiency: Analyzing logistic routes with heat maps for optimal efficiency and strategic improvements

May 6, 2024

The lecture highlighted the importance of logistics optimization in manufacturing, stressing its role in ensuring efficient material flow and cost reduction. Jéssica Cette Gomes, an Analyst at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, introduced a pioneering approach: analyzing logistic routes with heat maps for enhanced efficiency and strategic improvements. Her method aims to optimize routes, providing valuable insights for future logistical enhancements.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

Real-time guidance for workers using smartwatches, AI and the digital twin

May 2, 2024

Dr. Hugo Zupan, from Digiteh d.o.o., highlights in the lecture how AI and Digital Twin technology revolutionize manufacturing by offering real-time guidance to workers through smartwatches. This integration enhances operational efficiency, task understanding, and transparency while optimizing workload distribution. It enables swift responses to disruptions and facilitates detailed analysis for continuous improvement, ushering in a new era of efficiency and adaptability in manufacturing.

By Matthias Heinicke

6 MIN READ

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G2 Spring Report: Tecnomatix ranked as leader in Process Simulation software

May 2, 2024

Tecnomatix has been voted as a leader in Process Simulation software by the digital manufacturing community on G2, the leading software peer-review site. Tecnomatix has earned the admiration of users worldwide as the go-to digital manufacturing solution, helping users achieve synchronization between product engineering, manufacturing engineering, production execution, and service engineering.

By Rajvi Vaidya

4 MIN READ

Simulating a log handler with Plant Simulation

May 2, 2024

At the 2024 Plant Simulation User Conference in Munich, Alexander Dilg of SimPlan AG will present a detailed exploration an 8-axis log handler simulation in a sawmill using the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation MultiPortalCrane library covering various aspects, including the sawmill industry’s challenges, project specifics, simulation model implementation and findings.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

Maximizing efficiency: Integrating layout planning into battery production

April 25, 2024

Battery Production: In her lecture titled “Enhancing Battery Production: Integrating Layout Planning into Material Flow Simulation,” Louisa Christin, Project Manager in Production Planning at EBZ Ravensburg GmbH, outlined the synergistic benefits of integrating layout planning and material flow simulation in the context of battery production. By drawing from three compelling use cases, Louisa showcased the evolution of battery production in material flow simulation, emphasizing the challenges encountered and the strategies employed to overcome them. Benefits of the integration, including increased throughput, optimized resource utilization, and streamlined processes are shown. Louisa’s presentation provided a overview of how EBZ is optimizing battery production through the power of Plant Simulation.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

Driving Sustainable Transformation: BSH's Journey Towards CO2 Reduction at Enamelling

Driving sustainable transformation: BSH’s journey towards CO2 reduction in enameling

April 25, 2024

In today’s global manufacturing landscape, the imperative for CO2 reduction shapes new paradigms in production planning. Mert Gök, an innovator at BSH Home Appliances Group, illuminates this journey in his presentation on sustainable transformation at the 2024 Plant Simulation User Conference. Delving into the critical enamelling process, essential in home appliance manufacturing, Gök explores strategies to minimize CO2 emissions. Through meticulous planning and execution, BSH achieves remarkable results, halving CO2 emissions while optimizing production efficiency. This holistic approach not only fosters environmental sustainability but also enhances operational excellence and corporate reputation. Join the discourse, as we navigate toward a greener, more sustainable future together.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

Empowering sustainability: Decarbonization strategies in construction process management with the integration and benefits of Plant Simulation

April 25, 2024

Decarbonization strategies in construction management for sustainable manufacturing. With industrial CO2 emissions posing a challenge, urgent action is needed. Traditional production methods contribute to high carbon footprints, demanding a shift towards sustainability. Isabella Deininger’s research showcases the role of digital models in streamlining efforts. Integrating Building-, Production-, and Energy Models optimizes processes, reduces emissions, and minimizes energy consumption. This case study exemplifies the benefits of leveraging technology for sustainability. The article empowers stakeholders to embrace decarbonization for positive change. As industries aim to reduce their environmental footprint, Deininger’s research offers a roadmap for a sustainable future.

By Matthias Heinicke

5 MIN READ

User-friendly modeling: Easy loop definition without programming using the "Operator control" object of the Bosch Factory Simulation Library

User-friendly modeling and simulation of manual production lines

April 22, 2024

2024 Plant Simulation User Conference presentation by Robert Bosch and Siemens Industry Software on user-friendly modeling and simulation for manual production lines. At Robert Bosch GmbH’s Working Group Digital Production, Tobias Lechler, Melanie Wolf, and their team are focusing on improving manual production line planning and execution. Through user-friendly modeling and simulation techniques, they’ve developed a standard library that streamlines the modeling process, offering benefits such as reduced effort and automated model generation. Their approach holds promise for enhancing manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

By Matthias Heinicke

3 MIN READ

Automation World features Tecnomatix Process Simulate: the essential software for virtual commissioning [ARTICLE]

March 11, 2024

Explore the article from Automation World featuring how Tecnomatix Process Simulate software helps prominent industries, like automotive, electronics, battery and industrial machinery rapidly increase their robotics and automation capabilities. Hear Siemens expert discuss the powerful manufacturing outcomes when leveraging a digital twin with virtual commissioning to test and validate how systems like robotics, automation, vision, safety and human operations integrate with one another.

By Kelly Gallagher

4 MIN READ