Layout3D

Layout3D

Rockwell Automation
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About

Layout3D lets you create accurate and realistic-looking 3D layouts of a wide range of automation equipment, including production lines, warehouses, distribution centers, and baggage handling systems. Layout3D models are the easiest way to demonstrate, explain and develop your project ideas to all stakeholders, and model building is quick and straightforward. You can navigate through your virtual systems using a standard games controller, then generate and distribute great-looking videos and multi-view dimensioned prints to project members. Layout3D includes catalogs of standard material handling equipment which you drag and drop to assemble your layout. To accelerate your workflow even more you can use parameter-driven objects like storage racks and gantry cranes which can be easily re-dimensioned and extended. We've also included tools that generate arrays of equipment or groups of equipment, too - all to speed up your build process.

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

Organizations in need of an industrial layout modeling solution

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

No information available.
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

Rockwell Automation
Founded: 1903
United States
www.demo3d.com/Layout3D/

Company Information

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

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Categories

Categories

Integrations

Maptek Vulcan

Integrations

Maptek Vulcan
Claim Layout3D and update features and information
Claim Layout3D and update features and information
Claim MineTwin and update features and information
Claim MineTwin and update features and information