Study Guide

Objective

The student masters the key principles factory simulation. The student is also capable to model basic production elements as storage, buffers, machines and conveyors. The student is capable to design simulation model of discrete production line,recognize production problems via model and develop current state in simulation.

Content

Principles and examples of simulation. Simulation software's properties, applications and limitations. Phases and content of simulation project. Use of simulation software.

Lectures, computer-aided design exercises and assignments.

Materials

Lecturer handouts, web-based tutorials

Teaching methods

Contact teaching with possibility to participate remotely. Theoretical and software assignments.

Student workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Content scheduling

- The basics of simulation technology, Visual Components 4.0 user interface
- Library components based modeling
- Modelling customized machine components with functionality
- Modelling more functionality to machine components
- Simulating automatic production systems
- Adding robotics to production simulation
- Final assignment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands the basics and importance of simulation technology in the development of manufacturing environments. Can develop a 3D simulation model of a production environment where basic 3D simulation software functionalities are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters the theoretical framework of simulation technology and its wider meaning as part of modern manufacturing technology. Can develop a 3D simulation model of a multifaceted production environment where 3D simulation software functions are widely applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the theoretical framework of simulation technology and its wider meaning as part of modern production technology. Can develop a 3D simulation model from a multifaceted manufacturing environment where 3D simulation software functionalities are widely applied including customization by scripting. Can analyze the developed simulation models and draw conclusions based on the analysis.

Assessment methods and criteria

Personal assignments. Grading will be announced during the course. Theoretical assignments 30 % and software-based assignments 70 %