De-risk Your Automation Before the First Bolt Turns

At Innovative Automation, we use simulation to bring clarity to complexity. Whether you’re exploring a new automation concept or planning a full production line, our Simulation & VR tools help visualize, validate, and refine your system—long before anything is built.

We don’t just model layouts—we simulate cycle times, robot paths, material flow, and human interaction. It’s how we remove the guesswork and make smarter decisions early in the process.

What We Simulate

Our applications engineering team supports every step of pre-project development. Using tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Visual Components, we create digital environments that behave like the real thing.

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Odd shapes and reflective surfaces

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Collision zones and safety envelopes

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Cycle times for stations and full lines

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Material flow and operator interaction

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Space planning with scalable layouts

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Machine-to-machine transitions

We also build “Cardboard City” physical mockups to scale, allowing teams to walk through the proposed layout in a tangible way—ideal for early-stage planning and collaboration.

Software Platforms We Use

We rely on industry-standard tools to ensure reliable and actionable results:

  • SolidWorks – For 3D mechanical modeling and assembly dynamics
  • AutoCAD – For high-speed 2D layout and line planning
  • Visual Components – For interactive 3D simulation, animations, and physics-driven line logic

These platforms let us create digital twins that reflect your actual factory layout, equipment, and processes—often used for internal reviews or executive sign-off.

Why Simulation Matters

Simulation helps you catch problems before they happen. By testing layouts, motion, and flow virtually, we reduce risk and improve decision-making early in the project. It brings clarity to complex systems, aligns teams around a shared vision, and helps justify investment with real data.

Beyond planning, simulation supports faster commissioning and can even be used later for training and process optimization—making it a valuable tool long after the machine is built.

Our Simulation Advantage

We’ve built hundreds of systems that started as simulations. Our deep understanding of factory automation, robotic motion, and process flow allows us to simulate not just what looks good—but what will actually work on your floor.

Why engineers choose us:

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Full in-house simulation and mechanical design teams

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Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems and constraints

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Collaborative workflow with your engineering staff

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Real data, real cycle times, and real-world thinking

We also simulate our own products—like RoboTape—so customers can test them virtually in environments like Visual Components.

Ready to Build Smarter?

Simulation is one of the best ways to validate ideas, accelerate timelines, and eliminate rework. Let us simulate your next project and bring clarity to your concept.

Contact us to request a feasibility study or a live VR demo.