3D Modeling Aimed at SMEs Growing in Popularity
August 21, 2012
For manufacturers reducing the time of a product from conception to production is one of the top priorities. Another top priority is streamlining processes so that waste and duplication is kept to a minimum. Siemens, one of the leaders in PLM research and development, has recently released RobotExpert as described in the article, “Siemens PLM Has ‘Out of the Box’ Solution for Robotic Simulation and Programming”, on Eureka Magazine.
The article explains how RobotExpert can help small and midsized enterprises (SME):
“Featuring an intuitive 3D environment, RobotExpert combines the ability to optimise robotic paths and improve cycle times with the option to simulate virtual mockups of complete manufacturing cells and systems. It provides an offline programming and simulation tool which helps to minimise downtime by allowing the majority of the programming work to be done virtually while optimising the programme to reduce the cycle time and increase throughput.”
Many PLM providers are realizing the value of 3D capabilities and the demand manufacturers have for such applications. Recently PLM provider, Inforbix, announced it is developing 3D capabilities on its Website:
“Inforbix has been conducting experiments with a few vendors offering 3D viewing. Our goal is to offer our users the option to view product data in 3D when using Inforbix apps.”
Exciting innovations such as Siemens RobotExpert and Inforbix’s upcoming 3D application are ideal for SMEs that traditionally have not had access due to high costs which is changing, however, with new technology.
Catherine Lamsfuss, August 21, 2012
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext.
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