Simulation Vendors Form Group
Eight major developers of simulation software have formed SIM.TECH, the Simulation Software Vendors Association, to provide "Solutions for Understanding and Managing Change." Charter Members are AT&T Istel, AutoSimulations, Deneb Robotics, F&H Simulations, Imagine That, Pritsker, Micro Analysis & Design, and Systems Modeling. All are Regular Members and their representatives will participate on the SIM.TECH Board of Directors. SIM.TECH will operate as a not-for-profit trade association based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The mission of the association is to expand awareness and use of simulation technology through programs including conference presentations, educational materials, an Internet web site, and work with trade and business publications to communicate to a variety of industries and fields. Simulation models provide statistical estimates of actual system performance. In addition, they provide graphical animations that create greater understanding of system dynamics. Simulation technology allows the design team to actually duplicate and operate the plant or business design within the computer, thereby facilitating exact renditions on how the new or changed system will operate before major investments are made.
SIM.TECH will sponsor business-to-business educational programs that communicate the benefits of member products and services to companies that can benefit from them. Some of the premier users of simulation technology include Alcoa Aluminum, Bethlehem Steel, Boeing Aerospace, Caterpillar, Gates Rubber, Kraft Foods, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, and US West.
