AE Gibson & Sons Innovative Australian Engineering with 3D Simulation

At AE Gibson & Sons, we work with 3D simulation software from our partners at Visual Components, utilising the software to design and test our engineering and factory layout concepts before bringing them into real-life projects.

Maximising efficiency in factory design

Factory layout design is essential for optimising manufacturing processes, involving careful selection and placement of equipment to achieve specific goals. It comes in two forms: greenfield, where new facilities are designed from the ground up, and brownfield, where existing layouts are revised to improve efficiency within existing constraints. This strategic approach ensures that every aspect of the factory layout, from material movement to equipment relationships, aligns with the organisation’s objectives and maximises operational efficiency.

Launching a factory layout project involves setting formal goals, defining scope, and identifying constraints and stakeholders, especially challenging in brownfield scenarios with limited space and ongoing production. The process begins with broad concepts to engage multiple stakeholders, progressing through iterative development, presentation, and revision of layout options.

A key challenge is conveying the practical functionality of the proposed layout, where tools like Visual Components’ graphical discrete event simulation prove invaluable in demonstrating the layout’s effectiveness in various scenarios. This structured approach ensures thorough planning and stakeholder alignment for successful project execution.

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