In this case study, we will show you how the French group Faurecia, specialized in the production engineering of automotive equipment, used the 3D production simulation software, Visual Components, as a solution to develop and improve its existing production lines.
Key benefits:
- Simulation helps to plan optimal production processes.
- Virtualized material flow and task assignments.
Improving Faurecia's production lines with 3D simulation
As one of the world's largest suppliers of car seats , optimization of production processes and quality assurance are crucial for Faurecia to strengthen and maintain its position. To help develop and improve their production lines, DUALIS IT Solutions – the largest distributor of Visual Components in German-speaking countries – presented Visual Components 3D production simulation as a solution.
Realizing Faurecia’s vision with 3D production simulation software, Visual Components
Production simulation is used from the early stages of planning production lines and processes . The simulation allows visualization of material flow and internal logistics procurement , as well as virtual system validation and sales support.
“We have been using simulation for decades. However, our previous software did not match our growing needs for more flexible solutions”
Faurecia began looking for more flexible software to meet their growing needs for 3D production simulation . Visual Components was ultimately chosen as the solution for the creation of new production lines and the standardization of existing lines.
Digitize the factory with 3DCreate and 3DRealize
Faurecia uses 3DCreate and 3DRealize software from Visual Components . As a more engineering-oriented tool, 3DCreate serves as a basis for analysis and optimization to detect and resolve issues in advance.
3DRealize , on the other hand, makes the sales process easier . Simple drag and drop tools allow the creation of custom 3D layouts, allowing production line layouts to be visualized already at the sales stage to help support investment decisions.
Virtualized material flow and task assignments
Using Visual Components products, Faurecia is able to show, among other things, the transport of individual components between welding zones. The 3D simulation software indicates whether the operator/machine ratio is correct and whether transport times correspond as expected . Are there any gaps in the system? How many operators and resources are needed in the transport process? These questions and many others can be answered through simulation.
The production simulation software made it possible to plan optimal production processes and ideal work content for each operator . The component library is heavily focused on simulating operators, their workstation and related hardware provisioning.
“Flexibility is key. »
“Product cycles are getting shorter and shorter, so a company like ours needs flexibility in the production process . It is possible that the equipment will be demonstrated or removed and used for other projects. »
Simulation of material flows and close cooperation with DUALIS allow Faurecia to respond to developments and visualize workflows before commissioning the production line.
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