WSC 2006 Abstracts

Rockwell Automation-Arena Overview
Thomas Hayson (Rockwell Automation)

Abstract:
Find out why Arena is presented at WSC more than any other simulation tool and why it's the overwhelming choice of simulation professionals worldwide. This session introduces modeling concepts, features, animation and scenario management, as well as surveys advanced Arena features. Demonstrations include basic applications in the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, defense, healthcare, call center and business process scenarios.

Frontline Systems Risk Solver: A New Paradigm for Monte Carlo Simulation
Daniel H. Fylstra (Frontline Systems, Inc.)

Abstract:
Monte Carlo simulation in Microsoft Excel has grown in popularity for 15 years, but has remained a setup-simulate-report ‘batch process.’ Risk Solver offers a new paradigm with near-instantaneous simulations that occur each time you change a number on the spreadsheet. See how Interactive Simulation and Probability Management bring rapid insights to your simulation models.

VISUAL8 Corp.-SIMUL8-Planner
Kieran Concannon (VISUAL8 Corp)

Abstract:
Visual8 Corp. presents SIMUL8-Planner, a finite capacity scheduling tool that combines production modeling with job sequencing to create synchronized work order scheduling across plant operations. SIMUL8-Planner is designed to address a wide range of planning and sequencing problems with pre-built scheduling modules that allow for the rapid creation and implementation of integrated solutions.

Brooks Automation-AutoMod Product Suite
Dan Muller (Brooks Automation)

Abstract:
Decision making in industry has become more complicated in recent years. Customers are more demanding, competition is more fierce, and costs for labor and raw materials continue to rise. Managers need state-of-the-art tools to help in planning, design and operations of their facilities. Simulation provides a virtual factory where ideas can be tested and performance improved. The AutoMod product suite from Brooks Automation has been used on thousands of projects to help engineers and managers make the best decisions possible. Come see the latest AutoMod release of one of the most widely used simulation software packages.

Decisioneering - Crystal Ball Software
Jackie Farritor (Decisioneering)

Abstract:
Crystal Ball® is a suite of Microsoft® Excel-based applications for Monte Carlo simulation, forecasting, optimization and real options analysis. Crystal Ball transforms your spreadsheets into dynamic models that solve almost any problem involving uncertainty, variability and risk. We provide software, training and consulting services to understand, communicate and manage risk.

PMC-Kanban Simulator, Program Portfolio Simulator and Asprova Scheduler
Onur Ulgen (Production Modeling Corp.)

Abstract:
PMC presents several products for simulation and scheduling of systems including KanbanSIM, PPSim and Asprova. KanbanSIM is a Kanban System simulator for assembly systems that use pull Kanbans. Both Card-Kanbans and Electronic-Kanbans are incorporated in the simulator and optimize the assembly station Kanban levels and the flow of material handling equipment in the system. PPSim is a Program Portfolio Simulator for program capacity allocation decisions and execution of programs under different scenarios in a company involved in developing complex products. PPSim helps to optimize the program throughput of a company under limited capacity of resources. Asprova is an APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) software that plans and schedules your production under optimal conditions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as an operational tool working with your ERP and shop floor systems.

Palisade Corp.-From Software to Solutions in Statistics and Risk Analysis
Shawn Harahush (Palisade Corporation)

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Palisade, famous for its Monte Carlo simulation software, @RISK, offers a suite of powerful and sophisticated analytical data software tools that are useful both independently and in conjunction with one another. These tools fall into four main categories: risk and decision analysis, data analysis, optimization and developer kits.

Visual Components 3D Simulation Toolkit: From Sales to Optimized Production Scheduling
Craig Lybeck and Heike Krug (Visual Components)

Abstract:
Visual Components' layered tools and intuitive plug-and-play equipment libraries deliver multiple re-use of digital assets that significantly improve the return on Digital Factory investments. See how companies have used 3DCreate to develop customised sales tools, off-line programming applications for robotics and optimized production schedules for weekly production runs of electronic consumer devices. A joint presentation with Dualis-IT Solutions GmBH from Germany.

SIMUL8 Corporation-SIMUL8 Standard and Professional
Mark Elder (SIMUL8 Corporation)

Abstract:
This presentation will show you how to use SIMUL8, the fast and friendly discrete event simulation tool. Mark founded SIMUL8 in 1994. He will explain the company’s original goals and how the software has helped it achieve them. You will see, during this presentation, how you can easily conduct complete simulation studies in less than half a day.

Rockwell Automation-Arena Overview
Thomas Hayson (Rockwell Automation)

Abstract:
Find out why Arena is presented at WSC more than any other simulation tool and why it's the overwhelming choice of simulation professionals worldwide. This session introduces modeling concepts, features, animation and scenario management, as well as surveys advanced Arena features. Demonstrations include basic applications in the manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, defense, healthcare, call center and business process scenarios.

Wolverine Software-SLX, Proof and GPSS/H
James O. Henriksen (Wolverine Software)

Abstract:
This talk will present an overview of Wolverine Software's products, along with small examples that illustrate key aspects of software design and applicability. SLX is Wolverine's Simulation Language with Extensibility, a powerful discrete event modeling platform. Proof is a general-purpose animation package for use in discrete event simulation. GPSS/H is Wolverine's original product, first offered in 1977 and still in widespread active use.

Fraunhofer IFF-Innovative Software for Virtual Reality and Simulation
Steffen Strassburger and Steffen Masik (Fraunhofer Inst. for Factory Operation & Automation IFF)

Abstract:
The Virtual Development and Training Center of the Fraunhofer IFF develops innovative software for virtual reality and simulation. Our frontline product is the Virtual Development and Training Platform, a scalable interactive virtual reality system. This platform interfaces with well-known simulation systems and creates realistic and highly interactive visualizations. Typical applications of our software include factory layout planning as well as worker training. Our services focus on the integration of simulation and visualisation with your workflows. This includes simulation service providing via web-hosting solutions as well as the integration of different systems via HLA.