Virtual Factory
At ASIS, “virtual factory” means: end-to-end, precise, and actionable.
The Virtual Factory at ASIS is an integral part of plant design.
We don’t just run isolated simulations; we develop end-to-end solutions—from 3D scanning to robot simulation to virtual commissioning.
All results are reliable, validated, and directly transferable to the actual plant.
This ensures planning reliability right from the early stages of the project.
We don't just simulate—we also build the system.
Recording all relevant measurements in a single appointment—without the need for follow-up measurements
From reachability studies to virtual commissioning
The Capabilities of the Virtual Factory
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All
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Accessibility Study
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Cycle Time Analysis
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Material Flow Simulation
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Offline Robot Programming
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Virtual Commissioning
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Overall Simulation
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3D Scanning
Robot Design, Positioning, and Plant Layout
- Selection of the Optimal Robot Type
- Definition of Position and Work Space
- Consideration of process requirements
Result: Functional layouts instead of theoretical assumptions
Realistic Assessment of Production Output
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Simulation of complete workflows
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Accounting for all non-productive times
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Planning for optimization reserves
Result: stable processes without any surprises down the road
A Holistic View of the Plant
- Simulation of Interlinked Processes
- Analysis of throughput and bottlenecks
- Optimization of Conveyor Systems and Buffers
Result: an optimally designed complete plant
Creating Robot Programs right from the Simulation Stage
- Direct program generation
- Seamless transfer to the real system
- Minimal on-site adjustments
Result: significantly shorter commissioning time
Testing the entire system before actual startup
- Integration of PLC, robotics, and peripherals
- Simulation of actual control logic
- Testing of all functions
Result: Safe commissioning with minimal risk
Integrating all processes into a single, comprehensive system
- Combination of robotics and material flow
- Consideration of real-world variants and components
- Avoiding oversizing
Result: economically optimized systems
Digital Survey of Existing Facilities
- Recording all conditions in a single visit
- Creation of a precise digital representation
- Use of the data for all subsequent planning steps
Result: maximum accuracy without the need for remeasurement
White Paper: Virtual Factory
How to Secure Your Facilities Digitally and Implement Projects Efficiently.
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Simulation of Complete Production Processes
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Reducing risks and costs
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Shortening project timelines
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Well-founded basis for decision-making
Your Benefits
- Greater Planning Certainty
- Reduced commissioning times
- Avoidance of planning errors
- Realistic basis for decision-making
- Optimized plant performance