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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR SIMULATION AND DESIGN OF TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

Bohdana Bobinics, Daniela Marasová

First published: 2025-08-15https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2025/1.1/s03.32View metrics

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present a multi-criteria analysis of three software tools for simulation and design of conveyor systems: ExtendSim, Sidewinder Conveyor Design and Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. The evaluation is based on five key criteria: hardware requirements, visualization and 3D animation, functional breadth, user-friendliness, and level of proficiency. The decision-making process identified Tecnomatix Plant Simulation as the most suitable tool, achieving the highest score of 51.91%. A dynamic simulation model of a belt conveyor was developed using Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. The model allows for analysis of system performance and adjustment of various parameters such as conveyor speed, belt width, and material properties. Results confirmed the model-s effectiveness. The results of this study are particularly relevant for engineers who need to estimate conveyor capacity in an industrial setting. Further work could focus on augmenting the model with the following: adding energy consumption indicators and additional model settings to support closed types of conveyors such as pipe conveyors.

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Title
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR SIMULATION AND DESIGN OF TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Authors
Bohdana Bobinics, Daniela Marasová
Proceedings
25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Proceedings SGEM2025, Science and Technologies in Geology, Exploration and Sustainable Mining
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2025
Pages
261-268
SWS Citekey
Bobinics20253261268
ISSN
1314-2704; 13142704
ISBN
9786197603798
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
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