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Simulation

When production is to be developed and changed with new systems, flows or remodeling, uncertainty often arises. With simulation, ideas can be tested digitally before they affect reality. This reduces the risk of errors, saves time and makes better use of resources. An investment that continues yields results long after the project is completed.

Maximize results before the change becomes reality

Save time and resources

Test and test drive digitally to shorten lead times and avoid retakes and reduce the risk of errors and costly production stops.

Increase engagement

Involve employees early by training and testing in a virtual environment.

Improve quality

Optimize flows and processes based on simulations and data-driven analysis.

Common challenges

-> Careless errors detected at FAT and SAT

-> Understanding how a new machine affects the production flow

-> How investments affect production capacity

-> Knowing which layouts provide the best production flow

-> Don't know what improvements to invest in

-> Training of staff

-> Sequences for extreme cases cannot be tested or practiced on

-> Production stop due to errors

-> Management of production disruptions

Here's how we've solved past challenges

Flexible drug process quality assured and ready for delivery

The problem

A new pharmaceutical project required the integration of several stand-alone devices into a common solution. The project involved stakeholders from different countries, which placed high demands on coordination, communication and technical precision.

Solution

We delivered a Siemens PCS 7-based solution with batch control, where all parts were brought together in a common operator interface. Through simulation in SIMIT, the entire process could be tested and FAT performed at home.

Result

The customer received a complete and quality-assured process solution that can be put into operation immediately upon installation. The simulation saved both time and travel, and the modular design provides flexibility to adapt to different drug types and future needs.

About this position

A tool for smarter decisions

- and safer changes

Investing in simulation is an investment in knowledge, predictability and security. It is about understanding how changes affect the whole before they are implemented, and having a common understanding of what will happen.

Simulation builds a digital model of reality where different scenarios can be explored and tested. It can be about ensuring that control systems work properly, that the production flow can handle an increased volume, or that operators and technicians are given the right conditions to succeed from day one.

By working with simulation, you will not only get a smoother start-up. It also gives you a powerful tool to make better decisions, prevent errors and accelerate improvements. This creates long-term value, not only in the project but in the whole organization.

Features and benefits

-> Run control systems digitally to verify functions and find bugs

-> Evaluate ROI before new investments

-> Create 3D model of the facility for training and planning

-> Train operators and technicians in a virtual environment

-> Faster and smoother start-up of the plant through virtual commissioning

-> Simulate, calibrate and validate processes

-> Building and testing production scenarios

-> Identifying bottlenecks and capacity gaps

-> Conduct what-if analyses and robustness tests

Platforms for Simulation

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Questions and answers

Popular simulation platforms include AnyLogic, SIMIT, gPROMS and COMOS Walkinside. They differ in focus and features. Some are better at process simulation, others at 3D visualization or system integration. The choice depends on the type of production and process to be simulated.

Simulation can be used to perform what-if analyses to see how different scenarios affect production, robustness tests to ensure that systems can cope with variations, and capacity analyses to identify bottlenecks and optimize flows.

Virtual commissioning is a process where control systems and production equipment are tested and validated in a digital environment before physical installation. This reduces lead times and the risk of errors at start-up, as many issues can be resolved before the machines are even assembled.

Simulation is particularly useful for detecting problems that are difficult to predict, such as bottlenecks, failures in control systems, or the impact of new investments on capacity. It also allows staff to be trained in virtual environments to reduce the risk of mistakes when production starts.

Simulation involves creating a digital replica of a production process to test and analyze changes before they are introduced in reality. This could be to evaluate new machines, process flows or layout changes. Through simulation, companies can avoid costly errors and improve efficiency.

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