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IAS Inc.: is a full systems integrator that develops automation systems to bring cutting edge technology to life. They started with a wide customer base in industries such as food & beverage, automotive, and general manufacturing, giving them a diverse wealth of knowledge and a holistic engineering approach under one roof. Today, IAS provides services in robotics, vision, motion control, and SCADA systems.

Smart Solution

IAS first encountered Visual Components in 2010 while searching for ways to speed up their proposal response process.
“We had been considering 3D simulation software because we loved the idea of bringing the concepting and design phases earlier into our sales flow.” said Kyle Weise, Lead Marketer for IAS.
Kyle and his team were impressed by the ability of Visual Components to create high quality 2D and 3D renderings and simulations, and saw the potential for improving both their engineering workflow and marketing.

After our first demo at our facility we knew that we wanted to move forward with the software as part of what we do. We have been using it ever since.

Kyle Weise, Lead Marketer for IAS

Accelerating customer buy-in with Visual Components

IAS started using Visual Components as a tool to speed up their proposal response process. As they continued to use Visual Components, Kyle and his team found that being able to present prospects with 3D simulations of new production concepts improved their confidence in moving forward with new projects. He recalled one recent case where this was critical to getting the project approved.
Kyle and his team designed a 3D simulation of a more integrated, but more advanced pick and place station. “We built out a 3D PDF concept showing the planned robot with an optional second robot to treat the product and a camera system to inspect it.” The customer was intrigued, but wanted to know that this more complex concept was feasible, and that IAS could deliver. Kyle and his team worked with the customer to design and evaluate several different configurations for the new station, creating 3D simulations for each concept. The approach worked. Many meetings and revisional 3D PDFs later, IAS was notified that they won the project.
Today, IAS uses Visual Components heavily in the sales, concepting, and initial engineering phases of new projects. “Getting a layout and budget together quickly gives both parties a solid point of reference to build upon as the sales cycle continues and helps maintain that knowledge when the project begins the more in-depth engineering phase.”

Robot simulation you can trust

IAS has also taken comfort in knowing that the solutions they’re designing with Visual Components will work as planned, giving them more confidence in their ability to deliver on schedule and budget. Stress-testing specifications early in the process has been a huge benefit to both IAS and its customers.
This is especially helpful for projects that involve robots with crowded work envelopes. Kyle recalled one especially tricky project that included a robot that took unique paths working in and around machinery.

Compatibility: In the current automation environment, no piece of equipment is an island, and the more suppliers that are involved in automation projects, the more difficult they become. It’s critical that system integrators are in sync with customers and each other to get the best outcomes.; With Visual Component’s extensive library of industrial robots, IAS engineers have the capability of simulating almost any major robot brand on the market, giving them flexibility to select the best robots for each project.; The ability to import a large range of CAD formats is also critical for compatibility, especially since you never know what programs your customers and suppliers use. Even for your internal design and engineering teams, you don’t want to force them to use a different CAD program in order to get the benefit of using manufacturing simulation.