How To Virtually Commission an Automated Manufacturing System
The changes confronting the global automotive industry are forcing automakers to reduce time to market in a cost-effective manner without sacrificing quality or performance. In tandem, the growing requirement for world class manufacturing processes means that many top automakers are looking to evolve their approach to automotive manufacturing.
In addition, there is an increasing need to begin the industrialization of a new vehicle before the final design buy-off is completed combined with the industry demand to incorporate intelligent digitalization and Industry 4.0 compliance. This is why companies such as Comau, a global industrial automation leader, have been investing heavily in computer-aided-design technologies that can optimize the effectiveness and quality of new production lines using virtual simulation to fine tune engineering and programming before the actual rollout of a new production line. This is called Virtual Commissioning.