Lean Manufacturing Material Flow ...

UGS introduces new version of digital manufacturing software that supports more accurate digital representations of their plants, captures the layouts for future re-use, and optimizes the flow of material. ...

... "FactoryFLOW is the tool of choice for companies engaged in lean manufacturing, six-sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives. With the release of FactoryFLOW Version 11.0, UGS is adding a variety of enhancements and new functionality to help manufacturers more quickly obtain detailed answers to their material flow questions, thus accelerating the optimization of material handling in their plants.

A new operator walk-path utility helps manufacturers design work cells to minimize operator walking time and distance. Enhancements allow the user to model multiple operators working simultaneously or in sequence in a work-cell or on a moving line where the part might be moving on a conveyor. Sophisticated reports and animations add even greater value to these analyses. " ...

Via UGS: UGS' Tecnomatix Improves Accuracy of Factory Designs and Optimizes Material Flow with New Versions of 3D Digital Plant Design Offerings: Latest Factorycad and Factoryflow Software Solutions Help Manufacturers Define State-of-the-Art Digital Factories for Competitive Advantage ...