Simulations
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Simulation Examples
Robotic Palletizing
00:54
Distribution Center
00:42
Shuttle Transfer Vehicle
00:34
AS/RS Unit Load
00:37
AS/RS Mini Load
00:45
Clothing Sortation
00:33
Operator Flow Rack
00:37
Integrated Systems
Bread Storage/Distribution
02:30
Coffee Distribution
02:33
Simulation Study
Simulation studies have become an essential tool in designing, evaluating, and
implementing complex material handling systems for your distribution or manufacturing
facility.
A simulation model allows you to ask the “what if” questions during the design phase of a material handling project. By comparing alternative material handling designs Bastian can save you time and money while reducing your risk. Because of the many benefits, Bastian highly recommends a simulation study to help identify and solve potential problems associated with designing material handling systems.
A simulation study includes using software to build a computer model or simulation model of a proposed material handling system. A simulation model can be built for a new material handling system or may be used to evaluate changes to current operations. Simulation studies for integrated systems that include Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), Electrified Monorail Systems (EMS), or complex sortation systems are typically modeled by Bastian engineers.
Bastian uses AutoMod as a simulation tool which is unsurpassed in the industry for the design, analysis, and emulation of complex systems. AutoMod combines virtual reality graphics with a flexible, powerful, discrete, and continuous simulation environment. With today’s advanced simulation tools, it makes sense to confirm your system model before spending thousands or millions of dollars in capital.
Simulation study benefits:
Risk Mitigation and Cost Avoidance – a
better understanding of the overall financial and
operational risk inherent in a project will lower contingency planning
costs for both the customer and supplier.
- Avoid costly mistakes – verify design and ensure the material handling system will meet your current and future needs.
- Aid in choosing the right material handling system – aids in choosing the right material handling equipment in the design phase.
- Validate material handling system design – existing or new designs.
- Help with integration to existing systems – ensure complete integration with existing material handling systems.
- Provide in depth understanding of your system and business operations – provide insight into your operations.
- Estimate critical parameters – estimate, measure, and verify metrics such as throughput, labor, and efficiency.
- Establish and verify labor and manning requirements.
- Identify system bottlenecks.
- Experiment – see how changes to one area of your system affects other areas.
Call us today to learn more about our simulation capabilities!
