Case Studies
Manufacturing Simulation
Accuracy tests with ABB robots
In the automotive manufacturing business an important factor in the success of any new model will be the cycle-time for the line when it is built - this will determine a number of factors, not least the efficiency and performance of the line. Accuracy tests with ABB robots, conducted by ABB, showed CSR using RRS was within 1.2% of the actual values. Even more impressive, CSR performed the best of the simulation systems under test.
Optimising the efficiency of automated lines in Nissan's UK plant
Robots have been a feature of the Nissan Sunderland plant since it was first opened in 1984. Today it uses both Fanuc and Nachi robots on its Primera, Almera and Micra lines, for welding, handling, and painting operations. CimStation Robotics (CSR) software was first used in the lead up to production of the new Primera in 2001. It has since been used to support engineering study and off-line robot teach on a number of new model programs, and also to support increased productivity on current model lines.
Boeing uses CSR simulations to raise productivity of large
riveting machine for fuselage assemblies
Leading aerospace company Boeing is using CimStation Robotics and SoftMachine simulation software from Applied Computing & Engineering to increase the productivity of large riveting machines used in the construction of aircraft fuselage assemblies at its Kansas production facility.
DaimlerChrysler uses Cmmsimulator to verify CMM programs at Mercedes Technology Centre
Automotive manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler is using Cmmsimulator, the 3D coordinate measurement machine (CMM) simulation program, to verify programs for tactile CMMs at its Mercedes Technology Centre (MTC) in Sindelfingen, Germany.
Design Engineering Simulation
Altair and AC&E Provide a Standard Workload Management Solution to TRW
Engineering analysis and Linux clustering specialist, AC&E has worked with TRW Automotive (UK) to optimise PBS Professional performance and reduce analysis times as part of a pan-European roll-out of PBS Professional.
Taking the heat out of hot spots at QinetiQ
The Turbomachinery Group of QinetiQ,combined with FIELDVIEW visualisation software marketed and supported by simulation technology specialist Applied Computing & Engineering, has enabled engineers to visualise the development of hot spots with the potential to shave millions of pounds off the cost of designing and operating turbomachinery.
IT Solutions / Facilities Management
Lockheed Martin puts pilots in the picture with AC&E Linux cluster
Applied Computing & Engineering Ltd (AC&E) has developed a high performance Linux cluster for Lockheed-Martin UK INSYS to simulate warhead design and to produce high fidelity synthetic imagery in real time.