Do we really need another set of manufacturing planning and virtual commissioning tools? Let’s talk about CENIT. Who is CENIT? CENIT is a company that’s actually been around for a while. There are several different divisions of the company. There’s consulting services. There’s actually a group that provides Dassault Systèmes a lot of their manufacturing planning capabilities. But there is …
July 2, 2021
3DEXPERIENCE Twin – A Manufacturing Perspective
In the past 18 months, the manufacturing industry has experienced a number of powerful disruptors. Between uncertainty in product demand, disruption in the supply chain, and new social distancing norms, organizations have had to find ways to make their lines more flexible. 3DEXPERIENCE Twin is a digital twin that has broad applications from product design to manufacturing. In the context …
September 3, 2020
Using VR and AR for Virtual Commissioning
Virtual reality and augmented reality are used in a variety of industrial settings, allowing manufacturers to visualize entities either in a virtual environment or the real world. Engineers can demonstrate a machine’s design and operation using VR. VR and AR can benefit the world of manufacturing, but throw virtual commissioning into the mix, and an entirely new world of possibilities presents itself.
August 20, 2020
Understanding The Smart Factory Initiative
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere. Products are undergoing a period of mass digitalization, with physical devices increasingly connecting to the online world and gathering and sharing data to help people optimize their daily lives. This post highlights some of these smart factory initiatives and explains the impact they have across a factory floor.
August 13, 2020
How to Get Started with Virtual Commissioning
The value-added benefits are clear. But many organizations don’t know where to start when it comes to virtual commissioning. The implementation process is complex; it’s more than downloading a piece of software and expecting staff to master it immediately. Reaping the full rewards of virtual commissioning requires a measured and staged approach.
June 7, 2020
Virtual Commissioning: Making the Case
Virtual commissioning promises a lot of value. Engineers can explore various alternatives while developing production systems. This tech-led initiative can save engineers vast amounts of time. Yet, that doesn’t mean a company’s chief financial officer is going to approve the financial investment that virtual commissioning requires.
What does a good cost justification look like?