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KUKA.Sim
The simulation and offline programming software for
KUKA systems and robots

Optimize the use of your systems and robots and achieve a greater
level of flexibility and productivity by means of offline programming.
Using forward-thinking and practical graphical programming in a
virtual environment keeps your system available for the task itself
the production process. With its intuitive user interface and a
multitude of different functions and modules, KUKA.Sim provides
the optimal solution and the highest degree of efficiency in offline
programming.

Simple creation of layouts

The optimum layouts for your production systems can be
developed quickly at an early stage in the project. Drag the
components from the electronic catalog and place them in Reachability check and collision detection
the required position. Validate alternatives and verify concepts Are all the desired points actually within reach of your
with a minimum of effort. selected robot? With the reachability check and collision
detection features, you can ensure the viability of your robot
programs and cell layouts.

Electronic catalog and parametric modeling Offline programming that is both powerful and easy to use Smart components prepared for Industrie 4.0.
Most of the components in the eCatalog are defined para- KUKA.OfficeLite gives you the opportunity to write your robot You can use KUKA.Sim to predict cycle times in a virtual envi-
metrically. This means that you can select a fence and adapt programs in KUKA Robot Language (KRL) itself, thus rendering ronment without having to build the real workcell. This gives
its height or width according to your requirements. This para- postprocessors redundant. During offline programming, tools you the opportunity to save a lot of time in the testing phase.
metric approach renders CAD remodeling unnecessary and will support you when you are calibrating workpieces. In addi- Since the virtual controller program is identical in every way
saves you a lot of time. Grippers, conveyors, fences and many tion, any programs created on-site can be imported 1 : 1 into to the software running on your real robot, the cycle times
other components are included in the catalog. KUKA OfficeLite, allowing you to check the programs. determined in KUKA.Sim are very accurate indeed. In addition
to this, KUKA.Sim includes other comprehensive functions
for designing your components intelligently. For example:
I/O mapping for controlling components by way of signals,
conversion of geometries such as grippers, guns, machine
tools, etc. into kinematic systems, or the integration of I/O
Importing data signals, sensors such as light barriers, etc. This is the basis for
Create your own reusable library. Almost all recognized CAD the implementation of Industrie 4.0. It increases productivity
formats can be imported into KUKA.Sim, for example: while ensuring traceable quality and data transparency.

STEP up to AP203, AP214, AP242

IGES 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
CATIA up to V4.2.5, V5R25, V6 2013
Creo up to elements 5.0
Inventor up to 2016
Siemens Nx up to NX 9.0
and many more...
A fixture with a component created using KUKA.Sim

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Exchanging data with customers
Exchange data securely and easily using
the Drawing Page functions:
Select template DIN A4 to A0
Include views from the 3D world
Generate a material list
Add dimensions
Export as a PDF or 2D DWG
Exporting 3D layouts
If one more is required Export the
simulation into a general 3D PDF format
that is suitable for visualization with all
recognized functions such as:
Motion sequence in a 3D PDF
3D functions are available
Parts lists are also provided
Notes on the parts list can be saved
You can save your own PDF templates
KUKA.Sim
KUKA.OfficeLite the virtual robot
controller
KUKA.OfficeLite displays the tried and
tested KUKA programming environment
on the PC:
KUKA.OfficeLite is the Virtual Robot
Controller (VRC)
It looks and feels like the real
controller
KUKA.OfficeLite functions in real
time (with vxworks). As a result, it is
possible to provide very accurate infor-
mation about cycle times
KUKA TechOptions are supported
I/O simulation also with KUKA.Sim Pro
KUKA Safe Operations
Safety zones can be specified using the
MAP controllers:
Each robot has a subgroup for its
safety zones such as:
Cell area
Working area
Spheres on tool
The specified safety zones can be
exported as an XML file
The exported XML file can be used in
KUKA.WorkVisual 4.0 for the safety
zone configuration
Path generation based on CAD data
KUKA.Sim 3.0 can be used to create robot
motion paths that are based on the available
CAD data in a straightforward manner:
Selection functions for the CAD path
Automatic path extension (parameters)
Determine the offset of the recognized path
Define the point distance options
Define the motion parameters
Complete the automated path
Simulating what happens the digital factory
To reduce development times and protect investments, we
start with a virtual design. We create three-dimensional mod-
els of products and systems in the digital factory. We integrate
them into an end-to-end process chain, then control, test,
verify and optimize the models. The integration of new com-
ponents and their interaction with existing systems can also
be tested in this way, without causing long downtimes or loss
of production. The greater part of the real start-up can thus be
brought forward to the world of digital modeling.
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The KUKA.Sim product family The range of services we can offer you

KUKA.Sim Layout
KUKA.Sim Layout is a program for creating 3D layouts with
KUKA robots. It makes it possible to create different layouts,
drafts and robot tasks quickly and easily and compare them
with each other. With its extensive component library and
Plug&Play functionality, it is the ideal simulation software for
sales teams for producing concept studies and reachability
analyses without cycle time specifications.
KUKA.Sim Pro
KUKA.Sim Pro is used for the complete offline programming
of KUKA robots. This product allows the analysis of cycle
times and the generation of robot programs. It also enables
a real-time connection to the virtual KUKA robot controller
(KUKA.OfficeLite). KUKA.Sim Pro is additionally used for build-
ing parametric components and defining kinematic systems
which can also be used in KUKA.Sim Layout. KUKA.OfficeLite is
included in the KUKA.Sim Pro package.
Minimum requirements for the PC
CPU i7 Intel or comparable processor
8GB RAM or more
40MB free space on the hard disk
Graphics drivers (professional graphics card) such as
Nvidia Quadro or AMD FirePRO with at least 2GB of
dedicated memory
Resolution of the graphics display 19201080 full HD
or higher
A mouse with three buttons (left, middle, right)
Operating system Windows 7 to Windows 10 64-bit version
With our specialist, we support our customers with
customized, hands-on training:
Cycle time analyses, accessibility and collision check to define the robot and
control the cell layout
Expert support for optimal visualization and reviewing your system concepts
Simulation services, simulation products and user trainings from a single source
Our competent and experienced consultants will be pleased to answer your
questions.

Software, training Software, training Software, training

Product features KUKA.Sim Layout KUKA.Sim Pro Scope of supply Software & training & off-site support & on-site support & customization

Orbit, zoom, pan in 3D Supply of the KUKA.Sim software

3D video playback Training at the TechCenter in Belgium

Basic CAD functions Training at the customers site

CAD import filter Email support (for trained individuals)

Drag & Drop from the eCatalog Cell layout modeling

Parametric modeling Cell layout calibration

Reachability check Offline programming of a customers program

Dimensions and comments Software extensions

Collision detection

Path creation

Simple kinematics

Simple robot sequences

3D-PDF export

3D video recorder

Geometry optimization

Definition of component interfaces

Generation of complex kinematics

Assignment of digital I/Os

Cell calibration routine

Cycle time investigations

TCP trace function

Offline programming

Controller interfacing and RSS2

KUKA Office Lite (included)

License required Yes Yes

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Industrie 4.0
Prepared for transformation of the worlds of production

Smart Production, Internet of Things or Industrie 4.0. Even if In order to make new working environments both highly
the names and terms used vary from one country to another, productive and ergonomically beneficial for the labor force,
they all share the same goal: the creation of elementary KUKA is developing central key technologies: collaborative
competitive advantages at both company level and in global robots, mobile assistance systems, autonomously controlled
competition. vehicles and intelligently networked automation solutions
that support humans in the work setting, easing the workload
Work on the factory of the future is thus in full swing world in a variety of ways.
wide. This involves intelligent, networked industrial pro-
duction and logistics processes on the basis of cyber-physical In collaboration with experts from diverse sectors, KUKA is
production systems (CPPS). Or, to put it simply: factories now already implementing highly flexible, digitized manu-
that, by means of advanced networking, respond intelligently facturing processes that will open up new opportunities in
to changing tasks and continuously reconfigure themselves. a competitive environment and lastingly change the way we
The factory of tomorrow should be able to organize and con work and produce.
tinuously optimize its production processes, thereby counter
acting the consequences of another development: demographic
change. New solutions are called for because of falling birth
rates and increasingly aged populations in modern industrial
societies. Without the smart factory, it will be simply
impossible to achieve a productivity increase on this scale
at the same time as effectively husbanding our existing
natural resources.

For further information please contact us at KUKA.Sim.industries.de@kuka.com

KUKA Industries GmbH Headquarters Bluecherstrasse 144, 86165 Augsburg/Germany T +49 821 797-0 F +49 821 797-1991 info.industries.de@kuka.com
KUKA Automatisering + Robots N.V. Centrum Zuid 1031, 3530 Houthalen/Belgium T +32 11 516160 F +32 11 526794 info@kuka.be

Specifications regarding the characteristics and usability of the products do not constitute a warranty of
properties. They are intended to serve informative purposes only. Solely the respective contract of sale
shall be binding in respect of the extent of our services and supplies. Some items of equipment depicted
in the illustrations are optional and are not included in the standard scope of supply. Technical Data and
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