Process
Simulate

Simulation and offline programming of robots with Process Simulate

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Siemens Process Simulate is a software that enables the 3D simulation and optimisation of manufacturing processes. It offers powerful tools for robot simulation and programming as well as human simulation, assembly testing and material flow analysis to ensure efficient, safe and high-quality production. With features such as PLC validation and ergonomic assessment, Process Simulate helps manufacturers reduce time-to-market, lower costs and improve collaboration between teams. Ideal for industries such as automotive, aerospace and electronics, this software enables companies to digitally validate and optimise their production processes before they are physically implemented. Process Simulate, together with Siemens' Plant Simulation software, forms the Tecnomatix portfolio.


Our experience shows that Process Simulate is particularly suitable:

• For offline programming (OLP) of robots with complex path planning
• For robot applications that go beyond pick-and-place / handling (welding, cutting, riveting, etc.)
• For larger cells and lines in which several robots are to work together
• Cycle time analyses
• When physics-based simulation is not required
• When kinematic simulation is important

Advantages of the software

• Faster creation of complex robot programmes
• Time-consuming teaching of real robots in the factory is minimised or even completely unnecessary
• Avoidance of costly risks, e.g. collisions with the real equipment
• Higher program quality, e.g. through computer-aided path planning and path optimisation
• Exact behaviour and cycle times can be checked by connecting hardware or software controllers from various robot manufacturers
• Brand independence: all common robot manufacturers are supported
• Simulation of robot cable assemblies (usually not or only rudimentarily available with competitor products)
• Very good integration with other systems and software products
• Enables high savings in personnel costs

Our advantages

Blue Automation has many years of experience with Process Simulate, as we often use the software ourselves to create robot programmes on behalf of our customers. We are a Siemens reseller with extensive implementation experience, particularly in the field of robot programming and digital twins. Our company is the perfect embodiment of the symbiosis of Operation Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), which is why we are also strongly supported by Siemens in our pioneering role as an official partner of Siemens AG and Siemens Digital Industries. As a ‘Trusted Advisor’, we prioritise the benefits for the customer and always strive for efficient and successful project implementation. We see ourselves first and foremost as engineers and understand the technical requirements precisely, as we also offer corresponding engineering services. Intensive analysis of alternative software solutions enables us to make a well-founded judgement as to when the use of Process Simulate offers the greatest advantages and when other products such as Siemens Mechatronics Concept Designer may be more suitable.

Scope of services of Process Simulate

• Geometric modelling
  • CAD import & libraries
  • Layout & geometry
  • Kinematics & behaviour
• Process definition
  • Sequence of processes
  • Robot programmes
  • Material flow
• Geometric analysis
  • Collision & Safety
  • Accessibility
  • Space requirements
• Simulation
  • Cycle time calculation 
  • Dynamics and speeds
  • Sensors and communication
• Virtual commissioning
  • Connection to PLC (HiL&SiL) / SIMIT / WinMOD
  • Supports complex device behaviour such as AGV
  • Behaviour models with Functional Mockup Units (FMU), among others
     

Our offer in relation to Process Simulate

• Needs analysis and consulting
• Sale of software licences (official Siemens reseller)
• Creation of robot programmes as a service
• Project realisation
• Training courses
• Accompanying services from other fields of activity, in particular commissioning, hardware design, PLC programming

Application examples from Siemens

• Ethos Automation reduces robot programming time by 25 percent
  https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/case-study-ethos-automation
• Wipro PARI uses Process Simulate to validate engine assembly line in three months
  https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/case-study-wipro-pari
• Industrial automation company uses Process Simulate to reduce project time by 30 percent
  https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/case-study-sgar

More Links

• Process Simulate product description on the manufacturer's website (Siemens Digital Industries)
  https://plm.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/tecnomatix/products/process-simulate-software/