Modeling and Simulation for Manufacturing
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of manufacturing modeling and simulation, which includes applications to improve the performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost of products. The paper examines reviews of the emerging state of the art in manufacturing modeling and simulation, studies based on surveys of government and industry product development offices, and information from companies that use modeling and simulation directly to enhance their product development efforts. The research finds that manufacturing modeling and simulation is making great progress toward the vision of a rich toolset that fully integrates with design tools and supports a smooth flow of useful information throughout the organization. Important features of modeling and simulation software packages include flexibility, user interface, model execution speed, import/export capability, iterative capability, combined discrete-continuous simulation, evoking external routines, animation, and statistical capabilities. Seven commonly available simulation software packages are evaluated and compared based on these and other criteria. Developing standards for improved interoperability of tools and expanding the base of scientific knowledge in manufacturing are seen as key issues for advancing the state and usage of manufacturing modeling and simulation in the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA384481
Entities
People
- Gregory J. Ayres
- Karen J. Richter
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses