OpenCIM Offline is the simulation version of OpenCIM. Users can design and run an unlimited variety of CIM or FMS cells in simulation mode, but cannot operate or control actual CIM cells.
OpenCIM Intro is a basic version of OpenCIM Offline. Users can run all the demo CIM systems included in the software and can perform manufacturing management (such as part definition, storage management, MRP, reports), but cannot design or modify CIM cell configurations.
Overview
OpenCIM software provides a comprehensive solution for the study and practice of CIM methods and operations:
- OpenCIM gives students experience and knowledge in the concepts, uses and interconnections of the various software modules that comprise a CIM system.
- OpenCIM allows students to gain practical experience in translating theoretical manufacturing methods and processes into actual CIM applications.
- OpenCIM enables students to use and study components and subsystems individually as well as the entire integrated CIM system.
- OpenCIM includes enhanced optimization functions and performance analysis to support studies in industrial management, operations research, management sciences and related fields.
OpenCIM incorporates the latest advancements in CIM and software technologies:
- OpenCIM is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool. It combines a number of CIM cell and station management modules: MRP for defining parts, machines and processes, customer, purchase and production orders; inventory control and tracking; scheduling and dispatching; report generation.
- OpenCIM implements manufacturing execution system (MES) technology. It integrates real-time information with the system's PC-based database, and maintains online communication with all subsystems through a LAN, a lab network or the Internet.
- OpenCIM includes a 3D solid model graphic display module that dynamically and accurately simulates the CIM components and processes. It provides both online graphic tracking of the manufacturing processes and off-line simulation that allows students to test procedures before executing an actual production run. Students can also design virtual CIM cells and experiment with CIM and workcell configurations that are not actually available in the CIM lab.
OpenCIM Web viewer enables access to CIM manager via the Internet and allows users to monitor CIM cell operations in real time from remote locations. Using internet browsers, users can view realtime reports generated by the CIM manager, remotely track live production cycles in the 3D graphic display, and view details of current CIM cell status.
OpenCIM's open architecture enables the integration of various hardware and software components, making it easy to expand and customize the CIM system. |
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