Delmia robot modelling software aids nuclear and other industries

Purpose – To review the capabilities, features and uses of a robotic simulation package. Design/methodology/approach – Describes some applications within the nuclear industry. Gives an overview of the latest version of the software, and a detailed description of the procedure for modelling the robot and its workspace, defining its movements and converting the plan into reality. Also describes some applications in other industries. Findings – The software enables engineers to plan robotic or manipulator work ensuring its feasibility, efficiency and safety, and has applications in a wide range of industries. It models the interactions of multiple robots and integrates with other aspects of the manufacturing process such as product flow and resource utilisation. For many standard robots, it can produce executable programs, with considerable time saving. Originality/value – A general overview of some very useful and powerful software, of interest to engineers in a variety of industries.