July 23, 2012 - Visual Components introduces 3DAutomate dynamic simulation software, a simulation tool that is affordable and easy to use by SMBs, SMEs and OEMs with or without a PLM business environment. Most 3D simulation software is often tied to high-priced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems that require substantial capital investment and may only be used by a handful of highly skilled operators.
3DAutomate can be used by production engineers and manufacturing management, and doesn’t require specialized skills, extensive training or software programming knowledge. Additionally, robotic off-line programming applications such as painting, and welding are provided tremendous flexibility with the ability to design, analyze and optimize these processes. 3DAutomate has been developed and created to simulate large and more complex factory layouts, such as automotive, aerospace or industrial equipment assembly plants, which are much more difficult to visualize due to their complexity.
Large-formats with heavy layouts contain multiple levels, and many individualized specialized workstations that are engaged in flexible automation or robotic assembly, welding, painting, metals finishing, and more. Simulating each operation accurately and then integrating all of them is easily simulated with 3DAutomate which includes a revolutionary new and powerful simulation engine unique to the industry. Visual Components has improved the task of importing CAD geometry data into the system.
Typically, this information is resident in CAD files and the process of converting the original data for different programs is complicated or required special “add-ons” or conversion software. 3DAutomate eliminates the need for additional add-ons and can import major CAD files automatically resulting in a more accurate, faster and easier process. Modeling and simulating robotics and material flow with human resources on one platform using plug-and-play, drag-and-drop component libraries allows complete factory floor setup validation fro improved productivity with 3DAutomate. These results can then be shared for collaboration with vendors and clients alike using a feature named 3DPDF.
This feature uses the global universality of the PDF format to allow simulation creators to share dynamic layouts over the internet and via email from within 3DCreate. This unique feature also eliminates the need for special or proprietary viewers as required with other systems. The PDF file contains motion functionality and those sharing the files can interact with functions of zoom and view perspective. A user can improve and optimize a manufacturing processes in advance by creating a program in simulation, post process it, and implement the Lean initiatives that have been viewed from the simulation.
These simulation lessons can assist in reducing waste and material costs. 3DAutomate can help manufacturers build a more efficient, lean factory and optimize manufacturing processes toward maintaining a Sustainable business model. 3DAtomate delivers performance superior to any comparable simulation product on the market. As such it represents the state-of-the-art in cost effective, factory simulation software that is the key to the future of global lean and sustainable manufacturing.
