Simulation Workshop in Dublin (Ireland), November 11 and 12, 2005
Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:16:38 +0300
The Irish Simulation Society holds a workshop on
Simulation in Manufacturing, Services and Logistics
at Dublin City University. The date of the two-day event will be November 11 and 12, 2005.
Paticipants from abroad are very welcome.
For more details, please check
http://www.mecheng.dcu.ie/2ndIWSMSL/Introduction.htm
Huge optimisation potential in production planning and scheduling
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:40:49 +0300
Simulation and mathematical optimisation tools can improve production planning and sceduling significantly. This is the result of a number of Sim-Serv case studies where simulation based approaches were introduced in industrial enterprises. Users report much more accurate planning and scheduling and as results major savings in raw material stocks, throughput times and WiP, less delivery delays, less overtime, lower production costs and increased customer satisfaction. More details are available in the "Training" section of Sim-Serv and in the attached document. Or check the Sim-Serv Success Stories and White Papers.
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Fri, 13 May 2005 15:11:09 +0300
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Sim-Serv Launches a Directory of European Simulation Experts
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 18:34:35 +0300
The world’s first virtual centre for simulation, Sim-Serv, has launched a new section to its website – a directory of Simulation Professionals across Europe.
The ‘Who’s Who’ directory may be accessed at www.sim-serv.com and includes CVs and contact details of experts in this extremely specialised field. In addition to individuals, the website also provides listings of Simulation Software Suppliers and offers a full resource of information on the latest simulation techniques and applications for improving manufacturing performance.
To join the directory, professionals need to just email emma.lee@sim-serv.com to register for the service and then simply add their details to the database. There is no charge for joining the directory, which can be accessed by anyone seeking professionals in the field of simulation.
Sim-Serv was launched in October 2003 and offers a virtual consultancy service that has been designed to address the needs of manufacturers in the process industry, piece-part operations and batch production. The service can be accessed by all manufacturers in Europe - membership is not required.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Email: emma.lee@sim-serv.com, Internet: www.sim-serv.com.
SIM-SERV Heads for Commercial Status with Conference Event
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 20:57:02 +0300
SIM-SERV the Virtual Institute for Simulation, established in 2001 with EU support, announces plans to continue operations on a fully commercial basis from November this year. The move follows successful implementation of a range of support services to researchers, suppliers and industrial users of simulation in Europe. To mark the transition to commercial operations, a one-day conference event is planned for September 22nd in Copenhagen.
Operating as an online knowledge network, a Self-Evaluation Service has already proved its worth with manufacturers, who have become involved with simulation-supported operations as a direct result of advice received. A Library of Software and Components created by SIM-SERV is proving an extra benefit to suppliers, providing choice on simulation packages to meet particular requirements and supplying packages to enable accurate detailing of models. Meanwhile, researchers in the network are cooperating to produce a Roadmap for the future, which will serve as a basis to guide new European research initiatives in the field.
Since its inception, sixteen test cases have been arranged on manufacturing plant with support from SIM-SERV and these have demonstrated the tremendous return available from industrial use of simulation. Applications continue to be invited for further test cases from all in the field, but these will now be subject to a cut-off point of mid August.
All with an interest in simulation are invited to attend the one-day conference event planned for September 22nd in Copenhagen and details are available on the website at www.sim-serv.com.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications, email: emma@menza.co.uk.
Sim-Serv Raises Profile of Industrial Simulation in Europe
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:46:17 +0300
SIM-SERV reports continuing success in stimulating take-up of simulation across Europe and points to its highly effective e-based service for helping industrial users get to grips with this important technology for achieving manufacturing excellence. The idea is to help companies large and small to understand the potential for improvement in their particular circumstances. Each company may gain free access to experts who will review their prospects via a questionnaire-based service at www.sim-serv.com.
This free self-evaluation service is the latest development in a recent period of expansion which has seen membership of SIM-SERV’s e-based simulation network double to a total of over 50 organizations across European states. Almost 30 simulation success stories, involving industrial users, are featured on the website. They demonstrate the strong impact of the technology in a broad range of manufacturers’ business processes, ranging from design, investment, sales, human resources through to scheduling and operation.
Spokesman Dave Boland encourages users and suppliers to browse the site in order to absorb the potential held in these success stories and look for similar improvement opportunities themselves.
In addition, he points to the outcomes emerging from eleven test cases arranged by SIM-SERV which have been used to demonstrate novel industrial applications of Simulation and which are also reported on the site: “Although our test case applications are broad ranging, it’s true to say that the common ground is the ability of simulation to deliver results – and usually on pay-backs of weeks or months.”
The approach is still relatively new and Boland is enthusiastic to spread the word to increase industrial take-up ahead of other world regions. He considers the SIM-SERV test case route as being an important one for demonstrating innovative applications of simulation in manufacturing and suggests that, “Manufacturers should visit the website to learn how simulation may be put to work cost-effectively and beneficially.”
Manufacturers or simulation suppliers, possessing ideas for new industrial applications of simulation are encouraged to make contact with SIM-SERV in order to establish and promote new test cases.
Full details of membership and test case opportunities may be obtained by emailing: info@sim-serv.com. To take advantage of the free self-evaluation service, please visit: www.sim-serv.com.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma.lee@sim-serv.com, Internet: www.sim-serv.com.
Sim-Serv Virtual Consultancy Service Takes Off
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:48:55 +0200
The world’s first virtual centre for simulation, Sim-Serv, has launched a free web service to provide manufacturers with a tailored assessment of their potential for performance and profitability improvement using simulation technology. Already manufacturers from such diverse fields as hydraulic engineering, cosmetics, polymers and the food industry have taken up the new service.
Manufacturers respond to a simple on-line questionnaire (www.sim-serv.com) and in reply, get a professional assessment of how simulation could improve their production operations. The evaluation identifies the best technical approach to use and the benefits expected to arise. In order to deliver its new service Sim-Serv networks together leading simulation experts from across Europe.
Finnish simulation specialist, Karri Honkoila, reports that, “The issues raised in these enquiries relate to reducing stock levels, shortening throughput times, enhancing operability and optimising batch processes. These are areas where modern simulation approaches have an important role to play.”
He is equally enthusiastic that the virtual delivery mechanism is the right way forward for busy operators with conflicting time priorities. “Our internet-based service means that SIM-SERV has been able to quickly access the right expert and, on a short turnaround, outline cost-effective solutions for the queries we have received so far.”
The virtual consultancy service has been designed to address the needs of manufacturers in the process industry, piece-part operations and batch production. Launched in October 2003, the service can be accessed by all manufacturers in Europe with no membership requirements.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma.lee@sim-serv.com, Internet: www.sim-serv.com.
Roadmap for Modelling & Simulation of Continuous & Hybrid Processes
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 17:13:39 +0200
In the new era of global competition in most areas of manufacturing, there has developed an unprecedented emphasis on product development, cost, customization, market responsiveness, etc, which demands, new agile approaches underpinned by ICT. One of the key enabling tools now emerging is the use of formal modeling and simulation approaches in almost all areas of manufacturing and business processes and activities. This is a prerequisite for the development of advanced measurement/diagnostics and control/decision making techniques for such processes and problems.
Traditionally, modeling and simulation has found outlet into manufacturing plants either in the form of discrete event or continuous treatments. The EU has now asked the SIM-SERV project partners to take a closer look at these areas with a view to confirming present state of art and identifying key areas for future R&D. The requirement is to produce Roadmap documents for use in future strategic planning.
The present note is to advise that a first roadmapping meeting for modelling and simulation of continuous and hybrid processes and related aspects on measurement/diagnostics and control/decision making, is now planned for Tuesday 9th March at City University, London. The meeting will be open to all and for invited guests travel costs will be covered. More details and an agenda are available from: dave.boland@sim-serv.com
Working Group for Business and Enterprise Modelling
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 17:07:54 +0200
Investment in ICT support systems has become a key, enabling strategy of many manufacturers in their migration towards lean manufacturing into well-integrated value chains. Highly successful as this has already been, the emphasis has so far tended to be on supporting localized functionalities (eg scheduling, planning, customer support systems, human resources) rather than addressing the overall issue of creating lean, effective business processes which may be brought together into a total system for overall optimization.
The EU has now asked the SIM-SERV partners to take a look at the state-of-art surrounding modeling, simulation and optimization of total businesses, or enterprises with a view to creating a perspective on future simulation developments needed. This challenge will be met by forming an expert working group to discuss the issues involved and to move towards a written position statement.
This working Group will be convened on Wednesday 10th March at City University, London. The meeting will be open to all and for invited guests travel costs will be covered. More details and an agenda are available from: dave.boland@sim-serv.com
Completed test cases show simulation brings benefits
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 12:12:54 +0300
Sim-Serv is pleased to announce four more successful outcomes from its most recently completed test cases.
Bosch, the electronics company, Decorpart, an anodised piece-part supplier, Teknikum, a rubber and plastics manufacturer and Kaeser Kompressoren, a German compressor manufacturer, all applied Sim-Serv’s simulation analysis to gain major benefits for their manufacturing operations.
Please follow the links above to read more information about the results of each company’s test case. In addition, two more test cases will shortly be completed, please refer back to this page for further details in the near future.
Test case opportunities with EU support are still available for selected applications, please email: info@sim-serv.com for further details.
Free Online Assessment Launched for Manufacturers
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:59:31 +0300
EU funded Sim-Serv (www.sim-serv.com) the online centre which networks simulation services for improved European manufacturing, is pleased to announce the launch of a FREE online interactive self-assessment service. This will enable manufacturers to investigate the scope for improved profitability by using simulation-based techniques to raise efficiency levels.
Visitors to www.sim-serv.com can conduct a self-assessment of their potential performance levels - directly and in complete confidence. They simply run through a short questionnaire online and then receive advice and feedback direct from Europe’s top simulation experts. These include Germany’s leading simulation supplier, SDZ, and VTT - one of the largest research organisations in Europe. Also involved are City University, London’s specialist department and a group of other interacting experts across Europe.
Sim-Serv’s self-assessment service is open to all European manufacturers and is currently available in English, Finnish and German. Soon it will also be offered in other major European languages.
As well as the new service, Sim-Serv continues to provide easy access to new-generation, sophisticated models and simulations, which are judged to be key enablers in the drive to achieving higher-efficiency in manufacturing operations.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma@menza.co.uk Internet: www.menza.co.uk
Centres for Manufacturing Excellence Open New Doors for Suppliers
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:08:30 +0300
The EU Sim-Serv and Max-Serv initiatives, report excellent progress with their first twelve industrial cases. Using a new generation of technical services which are accessed online, real improvements are being reported in the quality, speed and effectiveness of support to front-line manufacturing operations. As a consequence, more technology suppliers are now being sought in order to meet the strong industry uptake on a broad front. The network is pleased to invite suppliers from all relevant technical backgrounds to become members.
The online, virtual presence of the centres has already attracted a broad range of leading solution providers. Both centres’ networks of suppliers have discovered real advantages in being able to bid for new work online and with little need for associated marketing effort. Whilst creating an extra (low cost, high impact) route to market, the centres strive to provide common ground for peer group discussions, which is reported to be stimulating new combined services and cooperation amongst suppliers.
New members will benefit from working arrangements in which the centres seek out industrial service contracts and offer them to their members on an open-bid basis. This applies to an increasing amount of commercial work as well as ongoing grant supported areas where new types of applications benefit from significant levels of EU funding.
Max-Serv specialises in providing benchmarking and improvement services into the Process Industries (including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, rubber, plastics, paper and pulp) whilst Sim-Serv provides simulation capabilities into almost all areas of European manufacturing. Both services isolate root manufacturing problems and put operators in touch with specialist solution providers from within their Europe-wide Networks.
To find out more about membership, please email Johannes.krauth@sim-serv.com or veli-pekka.mattila@max-serv.com. Alternatively visit www.sim-serv.com or www.max-serv.com.
Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma@menza.co.uk Internet: www.menza.co.uk
New working group on simulation-assisted automation testing
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:10:37 +0300
The use of dynamic simulation in various phases of automation development and testing has been a long-time dream of automation professionals. Recent technology development has finally turned the dream into reality.
The technology is now being taken up by industry. At the moment, serious thinking is going on about making revolutionary changes in the work practices of individual companies and virtual enterprises.
The chairman of the group Matti Paljakka emphasises that "It is now time to sit down together, gather best practices, identify synergies and outline a roadmap for the future. To have a forum for this, a European Working Group of Simulation-assisted automation testing has been formed as a part of the Sim-Serv project."
Previously in March, Sim-Serv launched three other groups, as presented on the Sim-Serv News page.
For further information click on the link "printer friendly" below. To apply for membership in the group, please contact:
Matti Paljakka, firstname.surname@vtt.fi
Sim-Serv Launches First Three Working Groups
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 10:23:51 +0200
The Sim-Serv Working Groups will bring together industry and researchers to discuss and advance important initiatives concerning development and utilisation of simulation techniques.
The first three groups will tackle themes inluding:
Modular Design of Simulation Tools
Open Digital Factory
Simulation Accuracy for Plastics and Rubber Production
The outline descriptions of the topics are below.
Sim-Serv will support Working Group participation by refunding the travelling costs. To get further information and to apply for membership please contact the people nominated at the end of the descriptions below.
Modular Design of Simulation Tools
This Group answers the question: ‘is it possible to have a common modular architecture and will it be useful for a sufficiently broad range of simulation tools?’
The Sim-Serv Suppliers Group contains a number of small suppliers that need to make their development work as efficient as possible. Wherever possible they should focus on the distinctive features of their tools and services and not spend a lot of time porting their tool from one platform to another; developing standard functions which are more or less common to all simulation tools.
The Group also contains a number of academic institutes that produce prototypes of simulation tools and have experience in using different simulation packages. Most self-developed tools are short-lived, not because of bad quality, but because they do not fit together with any commercial tools of suppliers. Also most of these tools focus on one aspect only (e.g. user interface, statistical evaluation) and are poor with others. It would be extremely helpful for the academic developers if they could use existing modules that are essential for their research. And it might be easier for commercial suppliers to pick up and integrate such prototype modules into their toolboxes if there were an agreed modular structure of simulation tools. However, economic and competitive reasons may affect the viability of this approach. The benefits must be evaluated, keeping in mind the number of players.
So to answer the question, it will be important to analyse the latest technology and the pros and cons for applying it.
The Group will analyse technical and economic opportunities for a common, generally applied modular architecture of simulation software. In case sufficient benefit in such an approach is found, then the group will propose further actions.
The main goals of the Group are:
-to understand if joint development/common modules are technically and economically attractive for commercial developers
-to check if modular design makes it easier for commercial suppliers to pick up and integrate prototypes (modules of simulation tools) developed in academic institutes.
To achieve the goals, the following steps will be undertaken:
-survey state of the art technology and identify good practice in the area
-assess potential benefits of modular design (for commercial partners, academia, users)
-evaluate economic and competitive implications
-propose actions for future work
The Working Group may help suppliers to develop better tools with less effort. It may lead to a number of joint development activities and RTD projects.
For further information and to apply for membership in the group, please contact:
Edward Chlebus, E.surname@camt.pl
Jaroslaw Chrobot, J.surname@camt.pl
Open Digital Factory
The objective of the Sim-Serv working group "Open Digital Factory" is to link simulation application and advanced scheduling and planning applications.
In the last few years simulation technology has made its arrival in the planning and optimisation process of production or distribution systems. But most of the time a current APS is not considered in this step. Therefore you find only an optimum for the material flow based on non-optimised data.
The reasons are the complexity and the cost for the implementation of the APS algorithms. This working group will define common interfaces and processes in every business, which will form a basis for the linked application of simulation and APS. By this, it is possible to reduce the cost of "global view" planning processes. Especially for small and medium enterprises (SME) such a solution will be justified by the high potential return on investment (ROI).
By using the potential of linked application of Simulation and APS, the small and medium enterprises will be able to operate under optimised conditions including well working material flow and a cost saving planning and scheduling operation. By a previous proofed APS system the SME´s can save costs, time and money for set-up and maintenance. With a network of suppliers and customers, production and delivery on time is a criterion which cannot be measured by money. Simulation costs are greatly reduced too because of the use of predefined algorithms of the APS system directly in the simulation. The need for programming expensive look-ahead strategies is lowered to zero
For further information and to apply membership in the group contact:
Dirk Schnorpfeil, surname@sdz.de
Ruediger Nadolski, surname@sdz.de
Simulation Accuracy for Plastics and Rubber Production
The Sim-Plast working group will consider and plan an overall simulation based chain. From product design through to reliable, high-performance production; all steps will be planned and optimised at the earliest possible stage to guarantee optimal production in the fastest time possible.
The virtual environment enables the use of new technologies in the development phase, tools manufacturing, actual production, statistical quality control and artificial visual inspection. Developing simulation software versions that will also run through the Internet will offer smaller and medium-sized companies an opportunity to use these new sophisticated methods without big investments, enabling them to optimise their production, too. This, however, requires the training of several technical support people in all regions of Europe, so they can give support to smaller companies to help them benefit from these new technologies.
If such an overall simulation based chain is attained, it will be possible to achieve 30% savings in the production costs and 50% savings in the time-to-market delay. The total savings of European companies would amount to about EUR 40 billion and would increase their market share in telecommunication, medical devices and vehicle industries by about 20%.
For further information and to apply membership in the group contact:
Timo Ture, firstname.surname@elastopoli.fi
New Contracts Prove Online Manufacturing is Best
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:02:23 +0200
Sim-Serv and Max-Serv, the EU initiatives to bring manufacturing excellence to European companies, are delighted to announce that nine industrial contracts are now underway. Companies in such diverse sectors as process manufacturing, automotive, piece-part, general assembly, etc are responding enthusiastically to the new services which isolate root manufacturing problems and put operators in touch with specialist solution providers.
The holding company Virable* reports that its Sim-Serv operation (Simulation Services) has already attracted high profile companies across four different European countries. Amongst these are Robert Bosch GmbH, Decorpart Ltd. and Teknikum Oy. Total contracted value is believed to exceed 100 keuros. The wide geographic spread reflects Sim-Serv’s claim that its e-based approach enables rapid accessing of the right supplier from within its extensive network, no matter how specialised the job.
Whilst Sim-Serv focuses purely on simulation, its sister operation Max-Serv (Manufacturing Excellence Services) provides broader manufacturing perspectives through its world class benchmarking capabilities. Aimed mainly at process manufacturers, the response here is also reported to be extremely positive, with the first four industrial contracts poised to start in three different European countries. The work will involve detailed evaluation of the client’s performance against world standard, bringing in experts from within the Max-Serv network to advise and organise improvements where needed.
Virable emphasises its capability to deploy the Sim-Serv, Max-Serv services in any European country through its e-based regional network. Interested manufacturers should get in touch with the local contact for their region, who will be able to provide detailed advice on services, including currently available EU grants covering costs of ”test case” industrial applications.
Manufacturers are also encouraged to visit www.max-serv.com where they will be able to get a first benchmark evaluation of their own performance against world class. This online self-assessment is totally confidential and also free of charge.
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Virable* - Virable Oy is a new company established in Finland with a specific focus on providing e-based services to the process industries using online knowledge repositories and accessing an extensive network of expert technical suppliers. It is the holding company for Sim-Serv and Max-Serv.
EU Funds Available for Industrial Application of Simulation
Mon, 2 Dec 2002 10:53:45 +0200
In spite of its well-proven benefits, simulation is not as widely used in European industry as it should be. In order to stimulate its take-up, the EU has decided to grant financial support to a considerable number of pilot applications. In many test cases, the price to be paid for a simulation service may be only half of the regular price – or even less.
This support is available for all industrial enterprises from member states of the European Union. Condition: The company applying for a test case has not used simulation before. And the company must agree to test Sim-Serv and simulation, and report their experience.
Up to date, the majority of applications have been accepted, and approx. 80% of all applicants receive funding.
For more information contact our help desk or one of our regional experts:
Dave Boland (speaking English)
Tel. +44 (0) 1947 897169
Johannes Krauth (speaking Germany and English)
Tel. +49 421 4366488 or +49 160 5521883
Kai Juslin (speaking Finnish, Swedish and English)
Tel. +358 9 456 6422
Karri Honkoila (speaking Finnish and English)
Tel. +358 9 456 6769
E-mail addresses are firstname.surname@sim-serv.com
Partnership Strengthens Service Capabilities
Sat, 16 Nov 2002 17:08:39 +0200
Sim-Serv supports European manufacturers by delivering new-era simulation systems capable of contributing strongly to manufacturing efficiency. It operates in close cooperation with the more general manufacturing service known as Max-Serv. The intention of Max-Serv is to benchmark the performance of individual manufacturers against world best and to maintain a network of specialist technology suppliers possessing the capability for bringing about improvement in all aspects of manufacturing.
Both offer test case applications with EU funding and provide access to networks of specialist suppliers. Manufacturers may take advantage of the full range of services through either website. More information on Max-Serv is available at www.max-serv.com.
New member bendit supports learning and training
Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:28:26 +0200
With bendit a new member has joined SIM-SERV Supplier Group. bendit has a wide range of expertise in the area of simulation based learning and training systems.
bendit's experiences cover visualisation and interaction techniques ranging from simple web based services up to advanced interactive virtual reality interfaces. Bendit also utilises special interactive hardware like graspable models, data gloves and the use of industrial components.
On this basis they can fulfil nearly all customer needs in the area of interactive systems for simulation, visualisation and learning. bendit has available a portfolio of demonstrations of reference project results e.g. for FESTO Didactic, K-ROBOTIX, ASTRIUM, STN Atlas. This documents their competence and competitiveness
on the European market in bridging the gap between technology and user. We are pleased to welcome bendit within the SIM-SERV competency network.
Sim-Serv Test Case No 1 Started
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 23:22:11 +0300
Simulation supports re-organisation of disassembly and reassembly systems in electrical industry
The taking back of electronic scrap is gaining in importance. In the near future the electronic and electrical industries are forced to improve their repair and recycling processes. The ifab-Institute of Human and Industrial Engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and the Robert Bosch GmbH are applying simulation technology in order to improve disassembly and re-assembly processes in an industrial repair shop. Special problems here are the high and unpredictable variations of disassembly times and the feasibility of disassembly operations. An innovative simulation approach is used to support the re-organisation of the disassembly and re-assembly system. The project will lead to substantial savings due to reduction of overtime and extra shifts.
The test case started September 1st, 2002 and will terminate in February 2003. It will serve as a pilot project for the application in several other countries. In particular, Bosch intends to apply the simulation aided planning procedure to their subsidiaries in other European countries (for example France, Spain, UK).
Sim-Serv decided to grant financial support because of the novelty of the application area. It is expected that the approach will prove beneficial to many other companies within and even outside the electrical sector.
SIM-SERV Strengthens Offering for Rubber & Plastic
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 13:57:24 +0300
Elastopoli Oy, a Finnish services company has joined SIM-SERV Supplier Group. Elastopoli provides a variety of expert services for rubber & plastics manufacturers. Elastopoli has strong track record in applying simulation to solve problems of plastics manufacturers.
Elastopoli has optimised the design of variety of molds using virtual simulation of the production process. According to Managing Director Timo Ture savings are typically 20-50 % of production costs depending on the product and the type of simulation.
Elastopoli has close co-operation with Tampere University of Technology to further develop the enabling technologies and to ensure reliable material data for simulations. Elastopoli also participates in software development.
Elastopoli serves customers in English, Finnish, Swedish, German, French and Spanish languages. Elastopoli's customers include Nokia and Perlos.
For more information see the company profile on our Members Page.
Welcome to the brand new SIM-SERV web-site
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 14:22:18 +0300
Welcome to the brand new SIM-SERV web-site. In this site you will find information about members of the SIM-SERV Virtual Institute. SIM-SERV has already attracted 20 solution suppliers across Europe. They provide services and software for broad range of companies in manufacturing and process industry.
Instant Access to European Funds for Manufacturing
Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:33:04 +0300
In its continuing efforts to upgrade manufacturing industry, the European Commission initiative Sim-Serv (www.sim-serv.com) is offering companies the chance to take up simulation services to support operations at world class level – on a free of charge basis.
A fixed amount of funding is available for a series of test case applications of simulation within European manufacturing. Whether a company is looking for an off-line insight into how its distribution centre operates, a real-time aid to optimise manufacturing capacity or any other variation on the theme of excellence through simulation, funding is available to manufacturers for supporting test case applications - and the range of potential applications is limitless.
Launched last month, Sim-Serv is the first of two European Commission projects which aim to set new benchmarks within manufacturing industry, by identifying and demonstrating advanced technical approaches.
“We want to attract case study candidates so that other members of the manufacturing community can see first-hand just how advanced simulation technology can be used to get the most out of complicated manufacturing systems operating within the new digital world. Our only prerequisite is that each application should contribute tangibly to improving manufacturing efficiency, joining in our drive toward excellence and world class standards,” comments Kaj Juslin, the general manager of Sim-Serv.
To find out more about the scheme, general advice or to seek a formal application, visit www.sim-serv.com, email dave.boland@sim-serv.com, or telephone +44 (0) 1947 897196.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma@menza.co.uk Internet: www.menza.co.uk
World’s First Virtual Centre for Simulation
Fri, 31 May 2002 15:59:37 +0300
Today sees the launch of Sim-Serv (Simulation Services), the first of two multi-million Euro projects funded by the European Commission. Both projects cover new ground in bringing technical services and guidance to European manufacturers through the Internet.
The projects aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing within the member states. Sim-Serv will provide easy access to new-generation, sophisticated models and simulations, which are judged to be key enablers in the drive to achieving higher-efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Visitors to www.sim-serv.com will find a user-friendly, one-stop advice centre designed to inform and guide organisations looking to improve their manufacturing process using techniques involving simulation. The site has come about, to help meet growing demands for clean manufacturing and customer responsiveness, all carried out to an unprecedented standard of excellence.
For users, the service offers full support and advice at no cost and includes: - A quick reference guide to the best simulation suppliers in any one specific industry, from Chemicals through to Automobiles,
- A call centre providing expert, non-biased advice on which techniques are available to solve their problems, the most cost-effective options and guideline figures,
- Support from initial stages of enquiry to implementation and installation of software
- Self-evaluation facilities for users to investigate the likely scope for improvement.
Simulation solution providers, equipment suppliers and software developers can become members of Sim-Serv alongside users, where they may work together in conceiving tomorrow’s solutions.
Peter Breger of the E.U. ‘GROWTH’ programme embraces the project initiative: "By providing advanced, supporting techniques in a convenient-to-use form over the Internet, we hope to reach manufacturing enterprises both large and small, dispersed all over Europe. Service provision in this way is now becoming a practical reality which will help to set new industry benchmarks, eradicating weaknesses and contributing to increased productivity, efficiency and profitability."
Membership details are available by visiting www.sim-serv.com or by emailing info@sim-serv.com.
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Press Information: Emma Lee, Menza Communications Ltd, Mallard House, Swansfield, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3SF. Tel: +44 (0) 1367 253750, Fax: +44 (0) 1367 253722. Email: emma@menza.co.uk Internet: www.menza.co.uk.
About Sim-Serv:
- The project is headed up by VTT, one of the largest research organisations in Europe. London’s City University will also play a key role in the core team, specialising in virtual communications to establish closer links with the process industries, and German’s largest simulation supplier, SDZ (clients include Volkswagen and DaimlerChrysler), will provide expert, hi-tech services.
- The second project, Max-Serv will be launched mid-summer.
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