In 2009 Productive Systems became a Partner with Simio, Inc. which was developed by Dr. Dennis Pegden and his team at Simio LLC. This partnership involved two extensive training sessions and much personal experimentation with the new simulation tool. Simio is a unique multi-paradigm modeling tool that combines the simplicity of objects with the flexibility of processes to provide a rapid modeling capability without requiring programming. Simio can be used to predict and improve the performance of dynamic, complex systems in healthcare, the military, airports, manufacturing, supply chain, ports, mining, lean-six-sigma, and other disciplines.
Simio was a natural move for Marvin Seppanen and Productive Systems. Seppanen first used Pegden developed software in 1982 when he started using and teaching SLAM at General Motors Institute. Then in 1983 GMI received one of first copies of SIMAN, also developed by Pegden. That original version of SIMAN was a set of FORTRAN source codes for compilation on the user's computer. In the Fall of 1983 when Productive Systems was formed, SIMAN was ordered for the MS-DOS based IBM PC. That version was must easier to use with the five programs compiled and ready to run. In fact simulation models could be executed on a non-harddrive PC by swapping 5.25" diskettes to execute the required programs. From the beginning Productive Systems became the longest continuous commerical user of SIMAN/Arena. While Arena has grown and expanded its capabilities with tools such as VBA and Professional Edition for the development of user defined module, it is limited by its underlying SIMAN based structure developed nearly 30 years ago. Thus move to Simio opens new window of opportunity and challenges for Dr. Marvin Seppanen and Productive Systems. Moving from FORTRAN to VBA and now to intelligent objects is the path to keep up with latest technology.
Simio is a simulation modeling framework based on intelligent objects. The intelligent objects are built by modelers and then may be reused in multiple modeling projects. Simio also supports a seamless use of multiple modeling paradigms including event, process, object, and agent-based modeling.
Simio’s straightforward drag-and-drop interface allows users to create models quickly and easily -- giving new users a glimpse into the future of their designs. Simio is simulation software with superior flexibility and the ability to quickly model your system without compromise. Simio is rapid modeling without programming so profits accrue sooner. Simio is simulation software at the speed of business.
Simio provides a collection of free training videos suitable for the new user first learning how to model with Simio, as well as experienced modelers looking for some ideas on how to approach specific modeling situations. A version of Simio can used to evaluate the new simulaiton tool. A set of six short introductory lessons to guide the new user through their first modeling exercises. In one hour you will be able to start building and running models in Simio.
• Lower total cost of ownership delivers faster results with less investment in time and money.
• Integrated 3D technology provides an immersive visual experience.
• True object-oriented design makes Simio easy to extend.
• Modern user interface to simplify learning and using.
• Advanced architecture for the future.