The trend of highly individualized products will lead to high variants, low production batches and flexible automation systems. The use of robot-based applications will dramatically increase. Digital Factory methods, virtual process planning, offline-programming, simulation and optimization will become mandatory to enable new technologies and to increase the production efficiency. To support this steady revolution, a next generation of digital factory solutions is required. The new FASTSUITE Edition 2 is especially designed to support these demands in a very efficient, targeted way.
FASTSUITE is a product family to support digital manufacturing processes. There are two product lines available. FASTSUITE Edition 2, a standalone platform and FASTSUITE for V5, which is seamlessly integrated with CATIA/DELMIA V5.
ASTSUITE Edition 2
FASTSUITE Edition 2 is an independent 3D simulation platform for the digital factory. With a strong focus on robot and machine-tool applications, it provides scalable solutions for every layer of complexity, from single machines or robot cells to complete production lines. Material handling, manufacturing automation, process validation, virtual teach-in, offline programming, virtual commissioning and others are supported within a unified environment. Even though, manufacturing processes become more and more advanced, complex and challenging, the software guarantees simple use and full control. Its openness enables the easy and smart adaptation to specific technologies and customer processes. FASTSUITE Edition 2 fills the gap between product engineering and production. Due to its modularity it is the ideal solution for any company, no matter if small specialized job shops or large organizations.
FASTSUITE for V5
FASTSUITE for V5 products are seamlessly integrated with CATIA/DELMIA V5. They enhance the simulation platform of DELMIA with innovative offline programming functions for point, curve and surface based niche technologies used with robots and machine-tools. Due to its unique process implementation kits, the solutions can be customized to perfectly comply with specific manufacturing technologies and customer environments. The embedded process knowhow will help users to significantly increase offline programming productivity. The seamless PLM system integration of FASTSUITE for V5 provides a substantial added value for Aerospace and Automotive companies while the close link with CATIA is very attractive for many small job shops throughout the world.
FASTSUITE Edition 2 is a modular platform to support the different needs of the digital factory. All products and functions are seamlessly integrated in just one user interface and unified data model in order to provide an efficient workflow, and to avoid any data and information losses. The scope of the solutions spans from engineering data import to virtual commissioning. The applications are supporting requirements from:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Heavy Machinery
- Transportation
- Consumer Goods
The core products of FASTUITE Edition 2 are designed to create, program and optimize robot cells, complex machine tools and production lines – no matter what manufacturer or application technology.
Layout Builder
This product offers efficient and intuitive tools for the creation of production layouts, including immediate feasibility and reachability studies. It also supports all functions to directly teach and simulate robots, and to define material handling operations (pick&place etc.).
Resource Builder
This product easily builds new simulation resources from 3D CAD data, and adds them to the library. These resources can be defined as mechatronic components which not only have a geometrical representation with parameters and kinematics, but also have mechanical and electrical adapters. A light weight representation will be automatically created to ensure high simulation performance.
Offline Programming
This product is designed to program any kind of robots and machines very efficiently. A high-quality toolpath planning from 3D CAD data is fully embedded and requires no external CAM software. If available, fastener information can also be directly loaded from external sources. Specific technology apps ensure that the toolpaths are automatically optimized for the target applications.
Focus on Efficiency
The complexity of manufacturing and IT environments is increasing day by day. Our mission is to reduce this complexity and to provide solutions which help users to re-focus on their primary role and competences. FASTSUITE Edition 2 stands for:
- Ease of use
- Independence with regards to PLM and CAD/CAM systems
- Support of all robot brands, technologies and applications
- Openness and scalability
- Future proven concepts to support the ideas of “Industry 4.0” and “Smart Factory”
- Excellent global support with highly skilled application engineers
Make the best out of your investment
Companies expect that their investments in new technologies and equipment have a quick ROI and a long life cycle. As a reliable and stable project partner, we offer:
- A strong team with profound implementation skills
- Long-term partnership with customers
- Professional and reactive support
- Constant solution enhancements
- Financial independency and financial strength