FlexSim Features
Design (1)
-
3D/solid modeling Tools
Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.)
Work (4)
-
Discrete event modeling
Ability to model discrete event simulation such as analyzing event-driven system models and optimizing performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, and packet loss.
-
Continuous event modeling
Ability to model continous event simulation
-
Manufacturing process simulation
Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming
-
Integrate
Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software
Environment (3)
-
Hardware support
Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers).
-
Task
Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization.
-
Command Clarity
Names of basic commands are clear and easy to understand. On-cursor documentation, such as tool tips and pop-up descriptions, provide clarification of icons and other user interface elements.
Model Development (3)
-
Process Mapping - Simulation Software
Give users the ability to map business processes to representative models.
-
Abstraction - Simulation Software
Allows users to abstract from the particulars of the given use case and processes.
-
Model Creation - Simulation Software
Can produce models that fully capture the dynamics of a business system.
Performance Metrics (2)
-
Statistics - Simulation Software
Provides statistics that measure an organization's behavior, activities, and performance.
-
Performance Visualization - Simulation Software
Provides dashboards and visualizations to evaluate model performance.
Visualizations (2)
-
Verification - Simulation Software
Gives users tools to ensure that the model behaves as intended.
-
Real-World Visualization - Simulation Software
Helps users real-world items, such as vehicles, people, buildings, and other items and processes in their models.
Scenario Analysis (3)
Monte Carlo Analysis - Simulation Software
Allows users to perform Monte Carlo analysis.
Sensitivity Analysis - Simulation Software
Allows users to perform sensitivity analysis.
Parameter Variation Analysis - Simulation Software
Allows users to perform paramenter variation analysis.
Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems (4)
Rules-Based Design
Define and manage rules for plant design purposes, such as collision avoidance and equipment overutilization.
Structural Design
Assist with designing the physical structure of a plant, including production line design and manufacturing layout.
Component Library
Provide a library of components for plant design, such as equipment, electrical and utilities networks, and work stations.
3D Modeling
Create 3D models of plants and factories that display their physical structure as well as components like equipment.
Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems (6)
Virtual Validation
Help validate palnt designs through stress simulation and process modelling scenarios.
Digital Twins
Use digital twins to create a digital copy of a plant which can be used to simulate design changes and process adjustments.
Virtual Tour
Allow users to create a virtual tour of the factory or plant which can be shared with stakeholders.
Processes
Simulate manufacturing, material handling, and logistics processes to identify bottlenecks and safety concerns.
Process Simulation
Enables manufacturing engineering teams to use 3D models of products, equipment, and labor to simulate manufacturing processes
Plant Simulation
Enables manufacturing engineering teams to use 3D models of plant operations
Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems (4)
Integration
Integrate with manufacturing software such as CAD, PLM, ERP, and manufacturing exectuion systems (MES).
Data Types
Support multiple types of data from multiple sources and provide a single repository for all data.
Import and Export
Import and export multiple types of documents such as CAD files, technical specifications, 2D and 3D models.
Insights
Deliver insights related to plant design, and identify challenges as well as opportunities for improvement.







