ManPy: an open-source software tool for building discrete event simulation models of manufacturing systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 955-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Dagkakis ◽  
Ioannis Papagiannopoulos ◽  
Cathal Heavey
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Event Simulation

A Methodology to Evaluate Complex Manufacturing Systems through Discrete-Event Simulation Models

2012 ◽  
Vol 502 ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.P. Ferreira ◽  
E. Ares ◽  
G. Peláez ◽  
M. Marcos ◽  
M. Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Network Configuration ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Automobile Assembly ◽  
Loop Network ◽  
Complex Manufacturing Systems ◽  
The Impact

This paper proposes a methodology to analyze complex manufacturing systems, based on discrete-event simulation models. The methodology was validated by performing different simulation experiments and will be applied to a multistage multiproduct production line, based on a real case, with a closed-loop network configuration of machines and intermediate buffers consisting of conveyors, which is very common in the automobile sector. A simulation model in an Arena environment was developed, which allowed for an analysis of the important aspects not yet studied in specialized literature, namely the assessment of the impact of the production sequence on the automobile assembly line. Various sequence rules were analyzed and the performance of each of the corresponding simulation models was registered.

Utilizing Combinatorial Testing on Discrete Event Simulation Models for Sustainable Manufacturing

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bjo¨rn Johansson ◽  
Raghu Kacker ◽  
Ru¨ediger Kessel ◽  
Charles McLean ◽  
Ram Sriram
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Combinatorial Testing ◽  
Covering Arrays ◽  
Event Simulation

This paper describes how combinatorial testing using covering arrays can be implemented to optimize discrete event simulation models of manufacturing systems for measures of sustainability. Discrete event simulation models often have hundreds of parameters and many test values for each parameter. Generally the interactions between the parameter-values are not well understood; this can lead to sub-optimization of the system. Most optimization engines and software for discrete event simulation packages use full factorial designs, which require many runs and hence a lot of computation time. In this paper we introduce combinatorial testing using a test-suite generation tool called NIST-ACTS (National Institute of Standards and Technology - Advanced Combinatorial Test Suites) to dramatically decrease the number of runs required to detect the interactions and determine an optimal solution.

scholarly journals Modeling and Analysis of Reentrant Manufacturing Systems: Micro- and Macroperspectives

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Fenglan He ◽  
Ming Dong ◽  
Dong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Continuum Model ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Continuum Models ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain Networks ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Reentrant Manufacturing

In order to obtain the better analysis of the multiple reentrant manufacturing systems (MRMSs), their modeling and analysis from both micro- and macroperspectives are considered. First, this paper presents the discrete event simulation models for MRMS and the corresponding algorithms are developed. In order to describe MRMS more accurately, then a modified continuum model is proposed. This continuum model takes into account the re-entrant degree of products, and its effectiveness is verified through numerical experiments. Finally, based on the discrete event simulation and the modified continuum models, a numerical example is used to analyze the MRMS. The changes in the WIP levels and outflux are also analyzed in details for multiple re-entrant supply chain networks. Meanwhile, some interesting observations are discussed.

scholarly journals Ascertaining Important Features of the JAPROSIM Simulation Library

2022 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Brahim Belattar ◽  
Abdelhabib Bourouis
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
World View ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Java Programming Language ◽  
Java Programming ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Process Interaction

This paper describes important features of JAPROSIM, a free and open source simulation library implemented in Java programming language. It provides a framework for building discrete event simulation models. The process interaction world view adopted by JAPROSIM is discussed. We present the architecture and major components of the simulation library. In order to ascertain important features of JAPROSIM, examples are given. Further motivations are discussed and suggestions for improving our work are given.

scholarly journals Communication mechanism of the discrete event simulation and the mechanical project softwares for manufacturing systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quézia Manuela Gonçalves Laurindo ◽  
Túlio Almeida Peixoto ◽  
João José de Assis Rangel
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Des Model

Abstract This paper presents an integration mechanism for online communication between a discrete event simulation (DES) software and a system dynamics (SD) software. The integration between them allowed executing a hybrid and broader simulation, in which the complexity of the systems and their multi-faceted relationships may demand the combination of different simulation methods and the synergies between the techniques. The Ururau free and open-source software (FOSS) was applied to implement the DES model. In order to build the dynamic model, we used the software for mechanical design called CAD 3D Software Inventor®. Besides, we also employed the DES model in the test step of a control system in real time. The results of that mechanism implementation enabled the evaluation of different aspects of a typical manufacturing system. Furthermore, the integration between the control system and the DES model allowed validating the logic of the programmable logic controller (PLC). Highlights Mechanism for online communication between a discrete event simulation (DES) software and a system dynamics (SD) software. A free and open-source software (FOSS) was applied to implement the DES model. The results of that mechanism implementation enabled the evaluation of different aspects of a typical manufacturing system.

scholarly journals Implementing ManPy, a Semantic-free Open-source Discrete Event Simulation Package, in a Job Shop

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oladipupo Olaitan ◽  
John Geraghty ◽  
Paul Young ◽  
Georgios Dagkakis ◽  
Cathal Heavey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Discrete Event Simulation ◽  
Job Shop ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Event Simulation ◽  
Free Open Source ◽  
Simulation Package
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