Simulation in the engineering process plays a vital part in an automotive manufacturer’s decision to design and build vehicles to a high degree of precision. CimStation Robotics E-Hub is being used by leading vehicle makers for both standard and specialist robots for welding, pressing and paint-shop applications. In addition CSR E-Hub is being used by sub-suppliers, tier 1 suppliers and integrators to produce their own simulations and off-line programs.

Many Tier 1 sub-suppliers are achieving very productive results with our CSR E-Hub system. Robotic simulation systems have to be flexible, reflecting the fact that most Tier 1 suppliers work for more than one manufacturer and will need to import data from several CAD systems such as Catia, SDRC, UG and PTC, as well as CADDS, IGES and STEP. Moreover, the systems have to be quick and easy to use as well a providing a fast interface. For speed, it is also important that modules can all be accessed without the need to exit one module to enter another.

Manipulating data effectively is the true test of simulation software. For example, how many robots can be simulated, simultaneously, whilst retaining good movement on the screen? Also, with the increasing power of the PC, a version for this platform is now essential. Finally, an extensive robot library must be available, with accurate collision detection and full RRS capability.

CSR E-Hub meets all these requirements and more. In addition, its visual performance is outstanding, and it includes many features not available with other systems, and at a lower cost. To test this for yourself, let us propose a brief evaluation of CimStation RoboticsE-Hub; simply contact us.