Optimize factory layouts using ProModel and Factory Design Utilities
Having completed the design of a factory layout using Factory Design Utilities with AutoCAD and Inventor, this course will demonstrate the value of using ProModel and Process Simulator Autodesk Editions to help optimize your factory layout by coordinating manufacturing processes to reduce inefficiencies and achieve your required production throughput.
Course overview
- Understand the value of using ProModel Simulation for process optimization
- Create a simulation model with Factory Design Utilities that opens directly in AutoCAD or Inventor to start a factory layout
- Create a simulation model from an existing layout
- Identify when factory layout optimization can be most impactful
About the author
This course was developed using the following Autodesk University Class, which was created by Aaron Nelson, Keith Vadas, and Andrew Schild.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
ProModel Simulation Overview
This module will demonstrate the importance of completing process simulation when designing a factory layout, as well as considering in which scenarios simulation can be most impactful.
Module outline
This module will demonstrate the importance of completing process simulation when designing a factory layout, as well as considering in which scenarios simulation can be most impactful.
This module takes approximately 7 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Understand the value of using ProModel Simulation for factory layout optimization
- Identify when factory layout optimization can be most impactful
About the author
This module was developed using the following Autodesk University Class, which was created by Aaron Nelson, Keith Vadas, and Andrew Schild.
Create a Factory Layout Simulation Using Process Simulator
This module will provide an introduction on creating a factory layout simulation using Process Simulator, referencing Factory Design Utilities assets. With the simulation created, this module will also detail how to run the process simulation and review the results.
Module outline
This module will provide an introduction on creating a factory layout simulation using Process Simulator, referencing Factory Design Utilities assets. With the simulation created, this module will also detail how to run the process simulation and review the results.
This module takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end of the module, you should be able to:
- Understand how factory assets can be utilized to create a new production simulation using Process Simulator in ProModel
- Modify the production parameters
- Analyze the simulation results and modify the production layout
About the author
This module was developed using the following Autodesk University Class, which was created by Aaron Nelson, Keith Vadas, and Andrew Schild.
Create a ProModel simulation for an existing factory layout in AutoCAD or Inventor
This content series will demonstrate how to create a process simulation for an existing factory layout using ProModel Simulation. These workflows help to bridge the gap between factory layouts designed using Factory Design Utilities in AutoCAD and Inventor and ProModel's powerful simulation capabilities.
Module outline
This content series will demonstrate how to create a process simulation for an existing factory layout using ProModel Simulation. These workflows help to bridge the gap between factory layouts designed using Factory Design Utilities in AutoCAD and Inventor and ProModel's powerful simulation capabilities.
This content series takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Define your process flow.
- Launch process simulation.
- Amend line layout in AutoCAD and ProModel.
About the author
This content series was developed using the following Autodesk University Class, which was created by Aaron Nelson, Keith Vadas, and Andrew Schild.
Evaluate and take action on ProModel simulation results
This content series will illustrate how production performance insights can be gathered for an existing factory layout in ProModel and Process Simulator. It will also demonstrate how various layout scenarios can be evaluated to determine what changes have the greatest impact on efficiency and throughput.
Module outline
This content series will illustrate how production performance insights can be gathered for an existing factory layout in ProModel and Process Simulator. It will also demonstrate how various layout scenarios can be evaluated to determine what changes have the greatest impact on efficiency and throughput.
This content series takes approximately 9 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Evaluate process performance.
About the author
This content series was developed using the following Autodesk University Class, which was created by Aaron Nelson, Keith Vadas, and Andrew Schild.
