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How Wageningen University & Research Integrates Simulation Software in Education

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Rene Haijema, Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Rene is Associate Professor in Business Analytics (Data Science & Operations Research) with strong interests in practice oriented and scientific research directed to improve business processes/decisions by quantitative data driven and model-based research. He explained the usage of quantitative methods (Machine learning, Optimization, and Simulation) to evaluate and improve (Food) Supply Chain Management and in particular Inventory management.

During his insightful presentation he explained how he incorporates our Enterprise Dynamics® discrete event simulation software into his courses. The InControl team was impressed by the real-world cases he shared, from sectors like Food, Agriculture, Pharma, and harbor logistics, showcasing how he provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in simulating complex systems. These hands-on skills are essential for preparing students for their future careers. Rene proved to be a genuine ambassador of WUR.

Wageningen University and Research institute (WUR) is a world-renowned institution specializing in life sciences, agriculture, and environmental studies. Based in the Netherlands, it is recognized for its pioneering research and education in key areas such as food production, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and biodiversity. WUR is world’s most sustainable university and is rated (by students) for 18 years in row as the best university in The Netherlands. WUR’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through scientific innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders in the Wageningen domain.

Following the presentation, Rene spoke with our Manager of Research and Education Nienke Valkhoff, CCO Frank Van Poeteren, and the ERS (Enterprise Resource Simulator) development team to discuss our next-generation simulation platform, ERS. The ERS platform can perform multi-threaded simulation and therefore remove the existing inhibitors (the required computational power and time). This new platform is multi-formalistic, supports multi-threaded simulations, and offers multi-language capabilities, opening exciting possibilities for the future of simulation technology.

We are proud to see Enterprise Dynamics® is playing a key role in education, helping shape the next generation of professionals by our simulation software licenses, tutorials, video’s, cases and guest lectures, we continue to support academic and professional development.

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Transforming Manufacturing through Data: The Digital Factory of the Future Project (DFOF)

InControl is proud to contribute to the Digital Factory of the Future (DFoF) project. The project aims to provide insights and proof that implementation improvements within the factory can be obtained by using data-driven initiatives. It is conducted in a consortium of multiple companies e.g., KMWE, IJssel, De Cromvoirtse, Omron, Neways; academic institutes TU/e and Fontys, and research institutions e.g., TNO.

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the Digital Factory of the Future (DFoF) project emerges as an innovative initiative aimed at transforming traditional production processes through the power of data. At the heart of the DFoF project lies a visionary blueprint that holds the potential to reshape data storage, utilized, and shared within manufacturing ecosystems.

To showcase the potential for companies, the Multi-Agent System (MAS) in combination with the use of the International Data Space (IDS) is demonstrated, tested, and visualized in a simulation environment. InControl sponsors this research and will train and support a master’s and bachelor’s thesis student, a PhD, and researchers of Fontys to build the simulation in Enterprise Dynamics®, InControl’s software for Digital Twins.

The project
The Digital Factory of the Future (DFoF) project aims to create a blueprint Digital Twin, including the building blocks necessary to better store and utilize data.

This data can be used to implement improvements within the factory, ranging from the production processes to the entire planning of the supply chain. The goal of the blueprint Digital Twin is also to use and create open standards in order to share data within and between companies. Examples of these open standards are the “Smart Connected Supplier Network” (SCSN), Asset Administration Shells (AAS), and the International Data Space (IDS).

The basis for this digitization of data is a digital copy of the factory where (inter)activity of processes, goods, machines, inventory, and people can accurately be captured and tested. InControl is an expert leader in providing specialist software for building and storing such Digital Twins of factories.

An important aspect of the project is also to showcase to (potential) companies how new data-driven initiatives can help to improve various KPIs throughout their companies, for example, through the connection of data and simulations in order to increase the flexibility of production systems.

An example of this is through the use of a MAS, where, through the use of collected data from the shop floor, agents autonomously learn from their environment in order to improve the production planning and scheduling process, as well as control assets on the shop floor. Results from this project have already showed to be promising. In order to showcase the potential for companies, a state-of-the-art Digital Twin (simulation and visualization) that utilizes the proposed MAS planning and control solution of a (real) shop floor is required. Enterprise Dynamics®, InControl’s software is ideal to build such a Digital Twin.

A Digital Twin has multiple benefits:

Analyzing the implementation of various “what-if” scenarios (i.o.w. experiment within the shop floor without the need to implement them in real life)

Increasing efficiency and productivity by simulating new planning approaches, highlighting possible inefficiencies

Showing the real-time situation of the shop floor, providing an enhanced way of giving feedback on the status of the shop floor.

Overall, the proposed solution can help companies to understand the importance of digitalization of a factory or operational plant and to make clear what benefits such a Digital Twin is able to bring.

Results:
InControl supports the students and researchers during this thesis project by providing its leading software for the creation of a digital factory. In addition, InControl actively will train, guide, and support the students in building a reliable digital twin model of the DFoF. The results of the research project will be presented beginning next year.

InControl is a trusted and pro-active partner in many joint research projects that InControl also sponsors or invests in. InControl contributes to academia with free software licenses to use its leading simulation software. In addition, we support students and professors with guest lectures, ready-to-go student assignments, training & support on the use of our software, and our years of experience building and running simulations.

Contact dr. Nienke Valkhoff at research@incontrolsim.com if you need a solid Digital Twin for research, teaching, or thesis.

To design, integrate and operationalize Digital Twins into your organization, please contact Frank van Poeteren (CCO) at frank.van.poeteren@incontrolsim.com.

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Student Using Enterprise Dynamics® at Royal Schiphol Group

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Student Simulation Project in Public Transportation Crowd simulations at railway station Hoofddorp

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InControl achieves ISO 9001 Certification

We are excited to announce that InControl Enterprise Dynamics has been officially awarded the ISO 9001 certification. This milestone showcases our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Why ISO certification?

The ISO 9001 certification signifies our commitment to consistently delivering products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations. This is now officially recognized by TÜV Nord, a globally recognized ISO-certification company. It underscores our commitment to the quality of our digital twin software and services; setting a high standard of professionalism; and laying a strong foundation for future growth.

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On top of the recognition, InControl received positive feedback from the Lead Auditor:

“What made this audit interesting was the combination of technology and its impact on the safety and sustainability of logistical processes and movements of people. It was inspiring to see how customers use the software to gain efficiency but also reducing risks and enabling a safer environment for people.

I was explained how the software simulates various scenarios, ranging from logistical processes in distribution centers to the planning of public transportation and major events. The employees I spoke were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They were passionate about the impact their product has on improving the safety and sustainability of crucial infrastructures.

Furthermore, they were open and willing to share their knowledge. During the demonstration, they patiently explained how the software works, how it simulates different scenarios, and how it can help companies identify and manage potential risks. The team’s openness to share insights and collaborate on continuous improvements made the audit not only informative but also enjoyable.

All in all, this resulted in a positive assessment. A good start has been made, and now the challenge is to sustain it. An effective management system is flexible to adapt changing needs and settings while maintaining consistency and quality in all aspects of business operations. I look forward to the next audit for continuous improvement.”

– Quote of Stacey Martodikromo, Lead Auditor, TÜV Nederland –

To our current and future customers, this quality stamp forms an objective “proof of confidence” in our work. In addition, it expands our market as we can now serve customers that demand ISO certification.

At InControl, we believe that quality is the cornerstone of the satisfaction of customers and business partners. This certification is an official and external confirmation of our operational excellence, which is based on a robust quality management system.

We would like to express our appreciation to our team for their professionalism and dedication demonstrated throughout the certification process. Last but not least, we want to thank our customers and business partners for their continued trust and collaboration and look forward to working with you even more.

ISO

The International Organization for Standardization, is a globally recognized organization that develops and publishes international standards. ISO 9001 specifically concerns quality management systems, setting criteria for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.

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TÜV NORD Nederland

TÜV NORD is a technical and business service provider specializing in independent assessments such as the certification process of ISO 9001. Since 1981, they have been promoting safety, quality, reliability, and environmental well-being for organizations, government, and society.

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Enterprise Dynamics 10.6 Now Available

We are excited to announce the latest release of our Digital Twin simulation software, Enterprise Dynamics® 10.6.

Enterprise Dynamics® is the leading simulation software for material handling, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. It plays a vital role across all project phases, from design to implementation and operations.

With Enterprise Dynamics®, you gain valuable insights to facilitate well-informed decisions. It enables you to construct business cases based on your organization’s real data. Utilize its 3-D visualization capabilities to enhance systems, demonstrate the impact of various scenarios, and convey decisions in a comprehensible manner. Our software is equipped to help you address a wide range of challenges effectively.

In this latest release, our developers have worked hard to introduce new technical features and enhance user-friendliness. These improvements streamline your workflow, enabling quicker model creation.

Key Highlights Include:

Introducing Function Editor Atom
Export and Import Functions. Easily transfer functions between models, saving time and improving collaboration.
Improved Product table availability
Now, with updated conveyor functionality using data containers, you can store essential information on the product table, no longer restricted by conveyor behavior.
Improved User Event Code Handling:
We’ve enhanced the system to check and restore the User Event code on reset. Error-free code is restored as intended, while any errors are displayed for easy debugging.
Node Atom Enhancements:
Customize travel distances for each node, improving clarity and flexibility in network setup. Easily switch between user-defined and physical distances for a better user experience.

For a comprehensive overview of the Enterprise Dynamics® 10.6 release features, download the release highlights document.

Curious about the capabilities of Enterprise Dynamics® and how it can benefit your company and customers? Feel free to contact us or try our software free of charge.

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released!

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released! Are you designing, validating, and optimizing your supply chain including specific issues related to manufacturing, (re-)allocation, and logistics? With simulation software

InControl Enterprise Dynamics appoints new CEO for EMEA

Woerden, January 31st

Louis Schijve, the founder and owner of InControl Enterprise Dynamics, is stepping down as CEO of the company after a period of 34 years. The board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Geert-Jan van Nunen as the new CEO for the EMEA region. Geert-Jan is a seasoned manager with a proven track record of implementation and growth of software and platform technologies in the telecom and automotive industries.

Before joining InControl, Geert-Jan held various management positions. Understanding technology to accelerate business growth has been central to his career. Experienced with IoT, AI, platform technology, and integrated software systems. Previously he grew businesses from scratch to multimillion revenues. In his most recent role, he was responsible for the growth of a German AI technology scale-up.

Geert-Jan van Nunen. CEO InControl Enterprise Dynamics EMEA region.

His mission is growing InControl as a partner of choice for customers that use digital simulation and digital twins as tools to better plan and operate their core processes; and to establish InControl as the leading emulation and simulation software provider for large-scale and complex operations.

“We are happy to have Geert-Jan van Nunen as the new CEO for EMEA. He is a proven leader with the vision and experience to expand on the success that InControl has been building over the past 34 years and take the company into its next phase of growth and innovation.”

– Louis Schijve, Founder and Chairman of the board of directors –

About InControl Enterprise Dynamics

InControl Enterprise Dynamics is a global software company that provides simulation software and services for the safety and sustainability of critical infrastructures such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics, airports, railroads, border control, public events, etc. By accurately simulating the flow of people and goods we enable our clients to better plan and optimize their core business processes making their business more efficient, robust, and safer. InControl’s Simulation Platform delivers customers essential insights to continuously improve and optimize complex infrastructures and physical business processes.

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Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released!

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released! Are you designing, validating, and optimizing your supply chain including specific issues related to manufacturing, (re-)allocation, and logistics? With simulation software

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes So far layout planning and logistics simulation have been used separately for the development and planning

20th edition of ASIM dedicated conference “Simulation in Production and Logistics”

Every two years, the largest European Simulation conference for production and logistics is organized by ASIM (the Association Simulation in German-speaking countries: “Arbeitsgemeinschaft Simulation im deutschsprachigen Raum”). During this conference innovations, trends, developments, scientific work, and interesting industry applications are presented. This year the conference takes place at the Technische Universität Ilmenau in Germany from the 13^th until the 15^th of September.

In addition to the traditional topics of the conference, this year’s theme is simulation applications to design and evaluate sustainable production and logistics systems. The topics of the conference range from discrete-event simulation, which is traditionally the focus of the conference, to hybrid methods and the combination with machine learning.

The conference program contains workshops and tutorials, an evening event, and an exhibition with software vendors and service providers from the simulation industry. The program enables opportunities for visitors to gain more knowledge about trending simulation topics, service offerings and feedback on all your questions.

Award Ceremony 2021: Christina Gschwendtner accepting here price virtually

Call for papers

Additionally, during the conference the Simulation Working Group of ASIM will honor two outstanding theses (Master/Bachelor/Dissertation) in the field of event-discrete simulation in production and logistics. The prize of €1,000 each is awarded every two years and is sponsored by InControl, SimPlan, and Siemens. The thesis can be submitted until the 30^th of April by the responsible academic supervisor or by a member of the ASIM working group (“ASIM-Fachgruppe”). Find all the information about the submission here.

As an active ASIM-member and sponsor InControl will be present at the conference, and we are happy to meet you at the Technische Universität Ilmenau in Germany from the 13^th until the 15^th of September.

For more information about the conference program, visit the ASIM website.

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Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released!

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released! Are you designing, validating, and optimizing your supply chain including specific issues related to manufacturing, (re-)allocation, and logistics? With simulation software

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes So far layout planning and logistics simulation have been used separately for the development and planning

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5 released!

Are you designing, validating, and optimizing your supply chain including specific issues related to manufacturing, (re-)allocation, and logistics? With simulation software and analysis, every production facility and all processes to supply materials can be thoroughly analyzed, monitored, and evaluated.

Enterprise Dynamics® is the leading simulation software platform to assist and support in modeling and analyzing virtually any problem. The software allows you to find answers and insight without physically investing in the solution.

We are happy to announce the latest release of our Supply Chain simulation software Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5!

Enterprise Dynamics® provides insight that helps to make informed decisions. It enables you to build business cases based on actual numbers of your organization. Use the 3-D visualization to improve the system and present the outcome of different scenarios, and the effect of each decision in a way people understand and can recognize in operation. Our software has all elements to help you find the most suitable solution for the above-mentioned challenges and many more.

Since the previous release, our developers have worked hard on adding several new technical features, improving the user-friendliness of the software, and making the software more robust.

The main release highlights are:

Updated visualization components for Windows 11 to ensure the best working experience
Upgraded and improved 3D support files
Edited sleep modus
Updated exit screen to avoid losing your model
Settings for screen configurations to start the application easily

Download our release highlights document to read more details about the new improvements in Enterprise Dynamics® 10.5

Are you curious about what Enterprise Dynamics^®can do for you, your organization, and your customers?

Please contact us, or try our software free of charge.

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Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4.1 released!

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4.1 released! Last February we released Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4. Since then, we’ve received many positive reactions from our business partners, clients and teachers

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes So far layout planning and logistics simulation have been used separately for the development and planning

InControl erhält ISO 9001 Zertifizierung

Wir freuen uns bekannt zu geben, dass InControl Enterprise Dynamics offiziell mit der ISO 9001 Zertifizierung ausgezeichnet wurde. Dieser Meilenstein zeigt unsere Verpflichtung zu Qualität und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung.

Warum ISO-Zertifizierung?

Die ISO 9001 Zertifizierung verdeutlicht unser Engagement zur kontinuierlichen Bereitstellung von Produkten und Dienstleistungen, die die Kundenanforderungen nicht nur erfüllen, sondern übertreffen. Diese Anerkennung erfolgt nun auch offiziell durch TÜV Nord, ein weltweit anerkanntes Unternehmen für ISO-Zertifizierung. Es unterstreicht unsere Qualität in Bezug auf unsere Digital Twin Software und Dienstleistungen, setzt einen hohen Standard für Professionalität und legt eine solide Grundlage für zukünftiges Wachstum.

Feedback TÜV NORD Nederland:

Neben der Anerkennung erhielt InControl positives Feedback vom Hauptprüfer:

„Was diese Überprüfung interessant machte, war die Kombination aus Technologie und ihrem Einfluss auf die Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit logistischer Prozesse sowie von Personenbewegungen. Es war inspirierend zu sehen, wie Kunden die Software nutzen, um Effizienz zu steigern, aber auch um Risiken zu reduzieren und eine sicherere Umgebung für Menschen zu schaffen.

Mir wurde erläutert, wie die Software verschiedene Szenarien simuliert, angefangen bei logistischen Prozessen in Verteilzentren, bis hin zur Planung des öffentlichen Verkehrs und großer Veranstaltungen. Die Mitarbeiter, mit denen ich sprach, waren sehr sachkundig und enthusiastisch. Sie waren begeistert von den Auswirkungen, die ihr Produkt auf die Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit entscheidender Infrastrukturen hat.

Darüber hinaus waren sie offen und bereit, ihr Wissen zu teilen. Während der Demonstration erklärten sie geduldig, wie die Software funktioniert, wie sie verschiedene Szenarien simuliert und wie sie Unternehmen dabei helfen kann, potenzielle Risiken zu identifizieren und zu verwalten. Die Offenheit des Teams, Einblicke zu teilen und bei kontinuierlichen Verbesserungen zusammenzuarbeiten, machte das Audit nicht nur informativ, sondern auch angenehm.

Alles in allem führte dies zu einer positiven Bewertung. Ein guter Anfang wurde gemacht, und nun gilt es, dies fortzusetzen. Ein effektives Managementsystem ist flexibel, um sich an veränderte Bedürfnisse und Rahmenbedingungen anzupassen und gleichzeitig die Konsistenz und Qualität in allen Aspekten der Geschäftstätigkeit zu wahren. Ich freue mich auf das nächste Audit zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung.“

– Zitat von Stacey Martodikromo, Hauptprüfer, TÜV Nederland –

Für unsere bestehenden und zukünftigen Kunden stellt dieses Qualitätssiegel einen objektiven “Beweis des Vertrauens” in unsere Arbeitsweise dar. Zudem erweitert es unseren Markt, da wir nun auch Kunden bedienen können, die eine ISO-Zertifizierung verlangen.

Bei InControl glauben wir, dass Qualität der Grundstein für die Zufriedenheit von Kunden und Geschäftspartnern ist. Diese Zertifizierung ist eine offizielle und externe Bestätigung unserer operativen Exzellenz, die auf einem robusten Qualitätsmanagementsystem basiert.

Wir möchten unserem Team für ihre Professionalität und Einsatzbereitschaft während des Zertifizierungsprozesses danken. Nicht zuletzt möchten wir unseren Kunden und Geschäftspartnern für ihr fortwährendes Vertrauen und ihre Zusammenarbeit danken und freuen uns darauf, auch in Zukunft intensiver mit Ihnen zusammenzuarbeiten.

ISO

ISO, die Internationale Organisation für Normung, ist eine weltweit anerkannte Organisation, die internationale Standards entwickelt und veröffentlicht. ISO 9001 bezieht sich speziell auf Qualitätsmanagementsysteme und legt Kriterien fest, anhand derer Organisationen ihre Verpflichtung zur Bereitstellung hochwertiger Produkte und Dienstleistungen nachweisen können.

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TÜV NORD Nederland

TÜV NORD ist ein technischer und betriebswirtschaftlicher Dienstleister, der sich auf unabhängige Bewertungen wie den Zertifizierungsprozess nach ISO 9001 spezialisiert hat. Seit 1981 fördern sie Sicherheit, Qualität, Zuverlässigkeit und Umweltbewusstsein für Organisationen, Regierungen und die Gesellschaft.

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Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4.1 released!

Last February we released Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4. Since then, we’ve received many positive reactions from our business partners, clients and teachers who are working with our software. Nevertheless, we also received some feedback including advices and bug reports. Naturally we have been busy improving the software and we are therefore happy to announce the release of Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4.1!

With the latest version of Enterprise Dynamics® we have added the following three highly requested features:

Improved search options: “Text in atom” now also searches in cells of a table
Improved search options: “Atom in model” now also accepts wildcards
Label overview expanded, giving a clearer overview

Additionally we have solved some minor issues that came forward after the release of Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4. A detailed overview of the highlights can be found in the release highlights document.

Curious what Enterprise Dynamics® can do for you and your company?
Please contact us, or try the software for free.

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4 released!

Are you designing, validating, and optimizing your Supply Chain including specific issues related to manufacturing, (re-)allocation, and logistics?

Enterprise Dynamics® is the industry simulation solution. InControl is happy to announce the release of Enterprise Dynamics® 10.4! Technically improved, more stable and with an increased user-friendliness.

Since the previous release, our developers have worked hard on adding several technical features, improving the user-friendliness and making the software more robust. All this to further increase the workflow, enabling you to create your models even faster.

These improvements are the result of close cooperation between our clients, the end-user of the software, our business partners and our software developers.

The main release highlights are:

Increased reading and writing speed of the Excel ActiveX
Increased performance of table and data handling
Option to see the planned path for an Advanced Transporter
Screenshots in high resolutions now also available for the 3D window
Cut-off time of assembler now possible for containers
Initialize atom now has an “on load model” functionality
User Event atom now can be labelled or provided with a name

Curious what Enterprise Dynamics® can do for you and your company?
Please contact us, or try the software for free.

How Wageningen University & Research Integrates Simulation Software in Education

Transforming Manufacturing through Data: The Digital Factory of the Future Project

A Digital Twin has multiple benefits:

Student Using Enterprise Dynamics® at Royal Schiphol Group

Simulation for Mechanical Engineering and Technical Business Administration

Student Simulation Project in Public Transportation Crowd simulations at railway station Hoofddorp

Software tool for development and planning of logistic nodes

InControl achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Feedback TÜV NORD Nederland:

Enterprise Dynamics® 10.6 Now Available!

Key Highlights Include:

InControl Enterprise Dynamics appoints new CEO for EMEA.

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