FlexSim

FlexSim

FlexSim Software Products, Inc.
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About

FlexSim is a problem solving tool that allows you to accurately answer any question about your business. It's powerful simulation software, built from the ground up to make simulation as easy as possible, without sacrificing an ounce of function or visual appeal. You can create beautiful, detailed models that deliver results yet make an impact in the way spreadsheets or charts never could, and you can do it all in just minutes with drag-and-drop controls and easy-to-use features.

About

MineTwin is simulation, planning and decision-support software for open-pit and underground mining operations. It enables mining companies, engineers and consultants to create realistic digital twins of mines, test operational scenarios and evaluate proposed changes before committing equipment, capital or production resources. MineTwin combines discrete-event simulation, scheduling and optimization to model mine layouts, production targets, equipment fleets, haulage networks, material flows, maintenance schedules and operational constraints. Teams can compare scenarios, optimize fleet sizes and equipment allocation, identify bottlenecks, validate production plans and assess new infrastructure or technologies. Interactive 2D and 3D views, dashboards, timelines, graphs and detailed reports make simulation results easy to understand. MineTwin supports common engineering and spreadsheet data formats and exports results to Microsoft Excel.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

FlexSim supports engineers, managers, and decision-makers who want to validate, improve, or learn more about their existing or planned systems or processes.

Audience

MineTwin is designed for open-pit and underground mining companies, mine planners, mining engineers, operations managers, technical services teams, fleet and equipment specialists, simulation analysts, continuous-improvement teams, engineering consultancies and mining technology providers.

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

FlexSim can customize a package of software, training, and model-building support to suit your needs.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$0
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • MineTwin has been a very positive experience. What I value most is that it is designed specifically for mining operations, with many of the parameters and operational logic already built into the software. This makes it easier to develop models and focus on analyzing the operation rather than building everything from scratch. The integrated dashboards are also very useful for understanding results and supporting operational decisions.
  • MineTwin provides a powerful simulation environment specifically designed for mining. Having the main elements and logic required for open-pit and underground operations already available significantly reduces development time and allows us to build comprehensive and highly detailed mine models much faster for our clients. Its scenario analysis capabilities are particularly useful for running statistical experiments, identifying bottlenecks, and quantifying the impact of operational alternatives.
  • The user interface is beginner friendly and enables effective modeling of operations with minimal coding requirements.
  • What I love most is how it makes incredibly complex simulations feel easy. The 3D modeling is beautiful and makes explaining projects to clients an absolute breeze. It easily handles massive amounts of data and complex math without slowing down. Building out infrastructure layouts, routing logic, and testing different scenarios is smooth, fast, and highly accurate.
  • The studies functionality is probably the feature I find most useful. It makes analysing and comparing different scenarios much easier. I can save a study and rerun the same experiments when I receive new scenario files, or when I need to update the mine plan based on actual progress. This saves a lot of time and also makes it easier to keep the analysis consistent between different versions of a plan

Cons

  • The learning curve can still be relatively steep for users who are not familiar with simulation or mining-specific concepts. However, the software provides documentation and learning resources that help users understand its features and accelerate the learning process.
  • Some mining operations have very specific operating rules and site-specific logic that cannot always be covered out of the box. In these cases, additional customization may be required to fully represent those requirements.
  • I have not identified any shortfalls in my experience with the software
  • Honestly, it is hard to find anything to complain about. Because it is packed with so many great features, you might spend your first afternoon just clicking around to see everything it can do—but the layout is so clean and intuitive that you feel like a pro in no time.
  • There is a bit of a steep learning curve when first setting everything up. In particular, it takes some time to get a MineTwin scenario configured so that it can be updated properly using the latest mine plan files from systems such as Deswik or Vulcan. Once the process is understood and the scenario is set up correctly, it becomes much easier to manage.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

FlexSim Software Products, Inc.
Founded: 1993
United States
www.flexsim.com

Company Information

MineTwin
Founded: 2018
United Arab Emirates
mine-twin.com

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Categories

Categories

Manufacturing Intelligence Features

Aggregation
Analysis
Contextualization
KPIs
Propagation
Visualization

Predictive Analytics Features

AI / Machine Learning
Benchmarking
Data Blending
Data Mining
Demand Forecasting
For Education
For Healthcare
Modeling & Simulation
Sentiment Analysis

Simulation Features

1D Simulation
3D Modeling
3D Simulation
Agent-Based Modeling
Continuous Modeling
Design Analysis
Direct Manipulation
Discrete Event Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Graphical Modeling
Industry Specific Database
Monte Carlo Simulation
Motion Modeling
Presentation Tools
Stochastic Modeling
Turbulence Modeling

Statistical Analysis Features

Analytics
Association Discovery
Compliance Tracking
File Management
File Storage
Forecasting
Multivariate Analysis
Regression Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Statistical Simulation
Survival Analysis
Time Series
Visualization

Integrations

Maptek Vulcan
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio

Integrations

Maptek Vulcan
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
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