Simulation Software Survey
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| Software | Major new features (since 2007) |
Vendor Comments |
| aGPSS | New textbook: Modeling Business Processes with a General Purpose Simulation System; automatic animation for debugging | Aim is best simulation software for starting courses in simulation, allowing students to do real projects in business |
| Analytica 4.4 | Expression Assist, Analytica Cloud Player, Improved GUI elements | Visual environment for building, analyzing, distributing models. Hierarchical influence diagrams, efficient Monte Carlo. |
| Arena Simulation Software | New Arena Visual Designer tool for live data dashboards and incredibly realistic 3D animation. | Proven, Flexible, Easy to Learn. Flowcharting methodology to construct models without having to write code. |
| Bluesss Simulation System | ||
| Capacity Planning Simulator | New Solution in 2011 | Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| CSIM 20 | A CSIM model is a C/C++ program. CSIM is optimized for fast execution, and large models are readily accommodated. | |
| Enrmgmsuite | A number of modules have been incorporated. | This is a software designed to increase the energy efficiency of the overall system, minimze pollution and increase profits. |
| Enterprise Dynamics | Please read the "What's New" section in the help file in the free trial version available from our website. | FREE trial and viewer licenses available at www.incontrolsim.com |
| Enterprise Dynamics Airport | Please read the "What's New" section in the help file in the free trial version available from our website. | FREE trial and viewer licenses available at www.incontrolsim.com |
| Enterprise Dynamics Logistics | Please read the "What's New" section in the help file in the free trial version available from our website. | FREE trial and viewer licenses available at www.incontrolsim.com |
| Enterprise Dynamics Plato | Please read the "What's New" section in the help file in the free trial version available from our website. | FREE trial and viewer licenses available at www.incontrolsim.com |
| Enterprise Portfolio Simulator (EPS) | All Silverlight Interface;Easier, More Powerful What-If Scenario Manager; Additional Reports; Template Based Resourcing | Solutions driven by ProModel Corp's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| ExpertFit | Improved fitting/ranking of distributions, "absolute evaluation" for discrete distributions, new/improved graphs | There is support for 21 simulation-software packages. |
| ExtendSim AT | Scenario Manager, integrated Advanced Resource Management, LP calculation enhancement, updated & revised modeling components. | Advanced discrete event and discrete rate simulation tool that simplifies the modeling and analysis of complex systems. |
| ExtendSim OR | ExtendSim Database enhanced, Equation Editor window added to simplify equation editing, updated & revised modeling components | Graphical, interactive, robust, simulation package for analyzing & optimizing discrete event & continuous processes & systems |
| ExtendSim Suite | Realistic 3D for real time visualization now includes complete control of collision handling, improved scalability, etc. | 3D virtual environment is tightly integrated with its simulation engine for realistic animation of the world of the model. |
| Flexsim | Dashboards, multi-core usage, Flexsim cloud, 3D object animations, real-time debugging, see www.flexsim.com for full list. | Flexsim uses all standard 3D shape formats. Vrml, 3DS, DXF, STL, SKP(google sketchup), |
| Flexsim HC | Numerous new modeling options from patient track management to elevator performance coupled with improved 3D graphics. | Flexsim HC was specifically designed to handle the complexities and intricacies associated with healthcare systems modeling. |
| Fluid Flow Simulator | ||
| ForeTell-DSS | enhanced analytics, support for multiple backend databases | |
| GoldSim | Built-in scripting language, new objects to support mass transport, improved GUI | Used for high-profile projects such as NASA space missions and large scale water resource planning |
| Integrated Performance Modelling Environment (IPME) | task requirements to operator skill matching | |
| LABAMS (ENGLISH) LABSAG (SPANISH) | SEVERAL MODEL PARAMETERS OF 8 SIMULATIIONS CAN BE VARIED | |
| MAST | Kanban modeling enhanced with added cost modeling for ROI analysis | User friendly and easy to use, Provides quick results from general set of data. Model details are added as project evolves. |
| MedModel Optimization Suite | .Net Output Viewer;Resource Shift Carryover & Calendar Schedule;Resource Usage Time Series Chart;6 Sigma Analysis in Minitab | Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| Micro Saint Sharp | Parallel Execution, Path Hit Report, Critical Path Report, Auto Fork/Merge, Pathfinding, Floating License, More Sample Models | Micro Saint Sharp has the power, flexibility, speed, ease of use, and interoperability to meet any simulation need! |
| Oracle Crystal Ball Suite | 64-bit and Excel 2010 support, new cont. distribution, ARIMA and event modeling in Predictor | Available as an add-in to MS Excel, and a .NET API |
| Patient Flow Simulator | New Solution in 2011 | Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| Portfolio Simulator | Better Integration with Microsoft Project Server; Additional Modeling Capability | Solutions driven by Portfolio Simulator VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| Process Simulator | New.Net Output Viewer;Reusable Subroutines&Macros;Arrivals in Excel;Resource Shift Carryover;Resource Usage Time Series Chart | Solutions driven by Process Simulator VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions, faster |
| Project Simulator | Better Integration with MS Project | Solutions driven by Project Simulator VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| ProModel Optimization Suite | .Net Output Viewer;Resource Shift Carryover & Calendar Schedule;Resource Usage Time Series Chart;6 Sigma Analysis in Minitab | Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| Proof 3D | On-path acceleration/deceleration | Can be driven by ASCII trace files or by library calls from a running application (concurrent animation) |
| Proof 5 (2D Animation) | Multi-core support, bitmap backdrops | |
| QMS (Quantitatve Methods for Management) | ||
| SAIL | Imports orders from ERP/MRP and uses allocation algorithms to simulate next day operation and download to cell control | Implementation increases machine use by 15% - 25%. Daily instructions are updated automatically in computer controlers |
| SAS Simulation Studio | Mobile resource entity modeling, highly configurable preemption, flexible data import/access/saving, SAS remote server access | Included with SAS/OR, also available as add-on module for JMP. Close integration with SAS and JMP analytical capabilities. |
| ServiceModel Optimization Suite | .Net Output Viewer;Resource Shift Carryover & Calendar Schedule;Resource Usage Time Series Chart;6 Sigma Analysis in Minitab | Solutions driven by ProModel's VAO (Visualize, Analyze, Optimize) Technology, lead to better decisions - faster |
| ShowFlow | ||
| Simcad Pro | 3D Animated entities, scheduling, continous flow support, SimcadOnline integration, advanced connectivity | On-The-Fly dynamic simulation environment simplifies model creation, analysis, and optimization |
| SimcadOnline | New Product | Simulation on the web. Any web enabled device can simulate in 2D or 3D |
| Simio Express Edition | Three major releases since 2009. For summary see http://www.simio.com/resources/release-notes/notes/simio-release-4.html | Simio features the latest architecture, designed by the Dr. C. Dennis Pegden team who created many market leaders |
| Simio Design/Team Edition | Three major releases since 2009. For summary see http://www.simio.com/resources/release-notes/notes/simio-release-4.html | Simio features the latest architecture, designed by the Dr. C. Dennis Pegden team who created many market leaders |
| Simio Scheduling / Risk Analysis | Leverages Simio's unique features to provide market-changing scheduling and risk analysis capabilities. | Simio features the latest architecture, designed by the Dr. C. Dennis Pegden team who created many market leaders |
| SIMPROCESS | Custom Reports; Scenario Reports; Resource Shifts and Variability; Save reports to various formats; MS Project import/export | SIMPROCESS specializes in data connectivity, real-time decision support, and predictive analytics. |
| SIMSCRIPT III | 3-D animation, Checkpoint/Modify/Restart feature to support creation of ’Äûwhat if ’Äû scenarios and Error recovery, Interpreter | |
| SimTrack Real time visibility and analysis | Connectivity to RFID, Bar Code, PLCs, GPS, EMR, MES and other tracking systems | Visualize the present, replay and analyze the past, forecast the future. Integrated web dashboards |
| SIMUL8 Professional | New user interface, improved 3D, SIMUL8 cloud technology, visit SIMUL8.com/2011 | SIMUL8 Profesisonal, extended ease of use and power to link to any application or data source with SQL & COM. |
| SIMUL8 Standard | New user interface, improved 3D, SIMUL8 cloud technology, visit SIMUL8.com/2011 | SIMUL8 is easy to use, powerful & fast, faster than any other tool on the market. With free support to help you get started. |
| SIMUL8 Web | New user interface, SIMUL8 cloud technology, visit SIMUL8.com/2011for more detail | Distribute your simulations easily. No per-user cost. No installation of any software. No licensing for end users. |
| SLIM | Extended multimodal capabilities | Powerful flexible logistics modelling and optimization toolset for planning and simulating complex logistics networks. |
| SLX | OOP Features: hierarchical classes (subclassing), abstract methods, hierarchical pointer promotion/demotion | Not an entry-level product. Provides access to primitives on a variety of levels, ranging from very low to very high. |
| Vanguard Business Analytics Suite | Simulation Optimization using Vanguard Global Optimizer. Grid Computing for higher-performance applications | Also supports time-series forecasting, decision tree analysis, deterministic optimization, and more |
| Vanguard System | Improved collaboration features. Optimization with Vanguard Global Optimizer. Grid Computing for higher-performance. | Used an a collaborative modeling solution and/or a development solution for building Web-based analytics applications |
| Vector Economics Platform | First Simulation Integration System. Aggregates stochastic output across different environments |
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