Autodesk FlexSim

  • Digital Simulation and Throughput Optimization with Autodesk

    Digital simulation is one of the most powerful tools for helping manufacturers optimize factory throughput. Learn how simulation strengthens planning and how Autodesk FlexSim provides a powerful platform for modeling production behavior and reducing operational risk. Today’s factories contend with blistering timelines, variable demand, and increasing product complexity. With so much pressure on manufacturers, every…

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  • Smart Factories as Business Imperatives

    This article explores how smart factories turn real-time data into business intelligence that drives efficiency and agility. It examines the technologies powering this transformation and how Autodesk solutions like Autodesk FlexSim and Fusion Operations enable manufacturers to optimize performance, sustainability, and profitability through connected digital systems. Factory operators are converting traditional factories into “smart” facilities…

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  • Discrete Event Simulation (DES): The Engine Behind Data-Driven Manufacturing Decisions [Update 2025]

    Discrete event simulation (DES) enables manufacturers to analyze, model, and optimize complex production systems without disrupting real-world operations. As the manufacturing ecosystem grows more dynamic—with variables like supply chain volatility, custom product demands, and automation—DES provides a virtual sandbox for experimentation, forecasting, and cost optimization. How discrete event simulation (DES) & modeling helps manufacturing make…

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  • Unifying Factory Solutions for Smarter Production

    Explore how Autodesk’s integrated factory production solutions help manufacturers optimize factory layouts, streamline production processes, and improve operational efficiency for smarter, faster factory production. Autodesk is entering a new era of unified production—one where smart collaboration and digital factory solutions converge to transform how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured across industries. By integrating FlexSim with AutoCAD, Inventor Factory Design Utilities, Vault – and introducing…

    Production

  • Demand-Driven Success: Lean Production Meets Just-In-Time (JIT)

    Lean production and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing work together to eliminate waste, reduce inventory, and create agile, demand-driven production systems that maximize efficiency, quality, and customer value. Understanding lean production just-in-time (JIT) Manufacturing companies around the world have discovered that lean production and just-in-time (JIT) methodologies represent the most effective approach to eliminating waste while maximizing…

    Production

  • Trends in Industrial Automation: Transforming Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

    Industrial automation, projected to reach $378.57 billion by 2030, is being transformed by IIoT, Industry 4.0, AI, edge computing, collaborative robots, and 5G. These technologies enhance real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Industrial automation – key takeaways The manufacturing landscape is changing as emerging technologies reshape how companies approach production, efficiency, and…

    Production

  • Cut carbon emissions and control energy costs with Flexcon Helios and FlexSim 

    Flexcon Helios, integrated with FlexSim, offers advanced simulation tools to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and lower emissions, supporting manufacturers in meeting environmental and operational goals. The industrial sector contributes a significant share of carbon emissions and energy consumption. According to the World Economic Forum, global manufacturing accounts for 20% of global carbon emissions and…

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  • The Future of Factory Automation: How Simulation Drives Efficiency and Innovation

    Advanced simulation tools are shaping the future of factory automation by driving efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness. These tools help manufacturers optimize processes and design layouts, enhance productivity, reduce costs, and stay agile in the face of modern manufacturing complexities. Factory automation is top of mind for manufacturers today, propelling industries toward unprecedented levels of efficiency,…

    Production

  • Revolutionizing Healthcare with 3D Simulation Modeling

    3D simulation modeling, with tools like Autodesk FlexSim, enables healthcare professionals to analyze and optimize patient-based processes. This approach enhances patient care, improves operational efficiency, and achieves better outcomes, which will be crucial for future advancements in the industry. The healthcare industry is one of the most complex and dynamic sectors, requiring constant advancements to…

    Production

  • The Digital Factory of the Future

    Learn how the digital factory of the future is changing manufacturing through intelligent systems and how Autodesk solutions support this evolution with advanced layout and coordination tools. The concept of a digital factory has become the blueprint for future-ready production as manufacturing evolves to be more responsive, sustainable, and efficient. By integrating data, automation, and…

    Production

  • Agile Project Management Principles & Phases Guide

    Unlock the power of Agile project management to drive innovation and efficiency in your projects. With its flexible, customer-focused approach, Agile helps teams adapt quickly and deliver results faster. Learn how Agile principles and tools can elevate your project success. Agile project management: Principles, phases, and tools Agile project management is a dynamic and iterative…

    Data & Process
  • Sustainable Manufacturing with Digital Factories

    Digital Factories: A More Sustainable Future for Manufacturing

    Explore how digital factories powered by Autodesk enhance sustainability in manufacturing through digital twins, IoT, and data-driven insights.

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