eM-Workplace enables the design, simulation, optimization, analysis and off-line programming of multidevice robotic and automated manufacturing processes in the context of product and production resource information. It provides a concurrent engineering platform to optimize processes and calculate cycle times. With eM-Workplace, you can design life-like, full-action mock-ups of complete manufacturing cells and systems on 3D graphics computer workstations. As a scalable, standalone solution, eM-Workplace fully integrates core technologies with a powerful set of process-specific applications for a wide range of processes, including spot-welding, arc welding, laser- and water-jet cutting, drilling and riveting, and human operations. eM-Workplace simultaneously models all physical characteristics of robots and other automated devices, enabling users to verify the accessibility limits (reach target, define path, avoid collisions and calculate cycle times) while developing a planning concept. Preliminary set-ups of automated production can therefore be designed before launching the manufacturing process. Features: * Interoperability with major MCAD systems (i.e., no data translation required) * Robots, machines, tools, equipment libraries * Modeling of components * Modeling of complex kinematics of robots and other mechanisms * 3D layout definition of workcells * 3D path definition with reachability check, collisions detection and optimized cycle time * Motion simulation and synchronization of several robots and mechanisms * Modeling and optimization of the whole manufacturing process SOP (Sequence of Operations) * OLP (Off-Line Programming) o Optimized programs downloaded to robots on the shop floor o Up-loading existing production programs for optimization Benefits: * Increase manufacturing quality, accuracy and profitability * Reductions in labor-hours and process engineering lead time * Greatly improve program accuracy and process quality * Optimize development and capital investment * Better use of production equipment (OLP) * Reduce product costs * Accelerate time-to-market