WSC 2008 Final Abstracts

Features, Functionality and Power: What Sets Flexsim Apart
Cliff King and Eamonn Lavery (Flexsim Software Products, Inc.)

Abstract:
Conference attendees know what simulation is. They know what they would like simulation to be. Flexsim will show attendees how their simulator is unique from other simulators, in terms of its features, functionality and power. Flexsim will also take the time to show you what to expect in the very near future!

Enterprise Dynamics New Release V8.0
Janis Britals (Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics)

Abstract:
Come and witness the new look and feel of Enterprise Dynamics 8. The new version is prepared to launch at the Winter Simulation Conference. Besides a renewed user interface aimed at improving the model builder’s experience and improving his productivity, this release of Enterprise Dynamics is centered around a completely redesigned Logistics Library encompassing new and improved atoms and improving usability of the whole library. With Enterprise Dynamics 8 we will also streamline the licensing model, simplifying the choice of the right technology for your simulation problem.

Extendsim 7
David Krahl (Imagine That Inc.)

Abstract:
ExtendSim 7 is a proven simulation environment capable of modeling a wide range of systems. ExtendSim 7 is used to model continuous, discrete event, discrete rate, and agent based systems. ExtendSim’s design facilitates every phase of the simulation project, from creating, validating, and verifying the model, to the construction of a user interface that allows others to analyze the system. Simulation tool developers can use ExtendSim’s built-in, compiled language, ModL, to create reusable modeling components. All of this is done within a single, self-contained software program that does not require external interfaces, compilers, or code generators. This paper will introduce ExtendSim 7, demonstrate its advanced technology and features, and explain sample simulation applications.

PLCStudio: Simulation Based PLC Code Verification
SangC Park (Ajou University, Indutrial Engineering Department), Chang Mok Park, Jonguen Kwak, and Sungjoo Yeo (UDMTEK) and Jinam Wang (Ajou university Industrial Engineering Department)

Abstract:
Proposed in this paper is the architecture of a PLC programming environment that enables a visual verification of PLC programs. The proposed architecture integrates a PLC program with a corresponding plant model, so that users can intuitively verify the PLC program in a 3D graphic environment. The plant model includes all manufacturing devices of a production system as well as corresponding device programs to perform their tasks in the production system, and a PLC program contains the control logic for the plant model. For the implementation of the proposed PLC programming environment, it is essential to develop an efficient methodology to construct a virtual device model as well as a virtual plant model. The proposed PLC programming environment provides an efficient construction method for a plant model based on the DEVS (Discrete Event Systems Specifications) formalism, which supports the specification of discrete event models in a hierarchical, modular manner.

SAS Simulation Studio and JMP
Ed Hughes (SAS) and Curt Hinrichs (JMP - SAS)

Abstract:
We’ll explore the current and upcoming features of SAS Simulation Studio, a flexible discrete event simulation application. Its graphical user interface provides full support for building, executing and analyzing simulation models. SAS Simulation Studio integrates closely with JMP for experimental design and input analysis, and coordinates with JMP or SAS for analysis of simulation results.

Siemens PLM Software - Tecnomatix Plant Simulation
Jeff Miller (Siemens PLM Software)

Abstract:
Learn how Tecnomatix Plant Design & Optimization improves collaboration among cross-functional teams through effective communication of factory design principles and the use of standardized resources within a managed, collaborative data environment. Using Plant Simulation you can optimize material flow, resource utilization, throughput and logistics at all levels of the global planning process.

Features, Functionality and Power: What Sets Flexsim Apart
Cliff King (Flexsim Software Products, Inc.)

Abstract:
Conference attendees know what simulation is. They know what they would like simulation to be. Flexsim will show attendees how their simulator is unique from other simulators, in terms of its features, functionality and power. Flexsim will also take the time to show you what to expect in the very near future!

XJ Technologies - Professional Tool for Multi-Method Simulation Modeling
Andrei Borshchev (XJ Technologies)

Abstract:
AnyLogic is the first and only simulation tool that supports system dynamics, process-centric (discrete event), and agent-based methods within one modeling language and one model development environment. We will demo several AnyLogic models and show how the user can benefit from using different modeling methods, and from agent-based modeling in particular. During the demonstration new AnyLogic 6.4 will be presented.

Enterprise Dynamics New Release V8.0
Holger Pitsch (Incontrol Enterprise Dynamics)

Abstract:
Come and witness the new look and feel of Enterprise Dynamics 8. The new version is prepared to launch at the Winter Simulation Conference. Besides a renewed user interface aimed at improving the model builder’s experience and improving his productivity, this release of Enterprise Dynamics is centered around a completely redesigned Logistics Library encompassing new and improved atoms and improving usability of the whole library. With Enterprise Dynamics 8 we will also streamline the licensing model, simplifying the choice of the right technology for your simulation problem.

Frontline Systems - Risk Analysis, Simulation Optimization, Robust Optimization and More
Daniel Fylstra (Frontline Systems, Inc.)

Abstract:
See how you can easily analyze risk, run multiple parameterized simulations and find optimal solutions for uncertain models in Microsoft Excel, with Risk Solver Platform–Frontline Systems’ new integrated product with best-of-breed Monte Carlo simulation, best-of-breed conventional optimization and deep support for simulation optimization, stochastic programming and robust optimization methods.

Empowering Decision Support With Simulation Technology - Scenario Navigator
Vincent de Gast, Rienk Bijlsma, and Edwin Valentin (Systems Navigator)

Abstract:
The commercial simulation environments that are available today focus primarily on the development of simulation models. They are designed for a single user. They provide animation during the simulation run and in most cases they provide outcomes of the simulation run in reports. Our experience in developing computer based simulation models with different commercial and non-commercial simulation software packages and found that these packages do not offer sufficient support in: performing experiments with large complex models, performing experiments with multiple users, managing experiment data and results, analyzing the experiment results and comparing them. The items that are summarized above are a necessity to bring simulation technology to a wider use. Simulation technology could be very well used as an operational decision support tool. In order to meet this demand we have developed Scenario Navigator, a client-server based application that allows multiple users to create, populate, run, analyze and compare experiments.