Plant planning

The module AFOTEK plant planning exceeds the simulation of the painting system and is not only attractive for new plants. With regard to retro fits and system expansions it also makes sense to consider all existing processes of the total plant and to simulate various system versions and expansion stages. That way various system options can be tested and the output of the total plant can be identified via simulation. Expansions and/or modifications can already be tested during planning phase without affecting ongoing production. The plant planning enables identifying best practice solutions and “What if” scenarios for the total plant. The simulation and virtual consideration of the processes can for example avoid empty bars and minimize color changes. Furthermore, they can optimize the feeding and assembly order of the products as well as the storage and outsourcing processes. These virtual optimizations shorten the throughput times of the final product through the total plant and increase the total output of the system operator.