Arena is a discrete event simulation and automation software developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2000.[1] It uses the SIMAN processor and simulation language. As of 2020, it is in version 16. It has been suggested that Arena may join other Rockwell software packages under the "FactoryTalk" brand.[2]
In Arena, the user builds an experiment model by placing modules (boxes of different shapes) that represent processes or logic. Connector lines are used to join these modules together and to specify the flow of entities. While modules have specific actions relative to entities, flow, and timing, the precise representation of each module and entity relative to real-life objects is subject to the modeler. Statistical data, such as cycle time and WIP (work in process) levels, can be recorded and made output as reports.
Arena can be integrated with Microsoft technologies. It includes Visual Basic for Applications so models can be further automated if specific algorithms are needed. It also supports importing Microsoft Visio flowcharts, as well as reading from or sending output to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases. Hosting ActiveX controls is also supported.
Arena is used by companies engaged in simulating business processes. Some of these firms include General Motors, UPS, IBM, Nike, Xerox, Lufthansa, Ford Motor Company, and others.[3] It has been noted that creating a simulation can require more time at the beginning of a project, but quicker installations and product optimizations can reduce overall project time.[4] Arena can simulate diverse operation types, including call centers, for optimizing the use of agents and phone lines, the size and routing of pancake stacks in a food processing facility,[4] and the design of a gold mine.[5]
Commercial software editions
Professional Edition – The flagship product. Systems, regardless of complexity, can be represented and custom performance metrics may be measured and tracked.[6]
Standard Edition – This mid-tier package has the versatility to solve simulation problems encountered in an array of industries and systems. This edition includes Basic Process, Advanced Transfer, and Advanced Process Arena templates.
OptQuest – OptQuest provides optimization functionality within Arena.
Academic Lab Package – Academic version of the commercially available Enterprise Suite. This is 30-or more seat license is for academic, non-commercial usage. Universities that adopt the Simulation with Arena textbook are eligible for valuable offers and benefits.
Research Edition – This is the same edition as the Academic Lab Package, with this version for individual academic researchers. The same academic guidelines are specified for observance.
Student Edition – Free edition intended for students currently learning the software is included for download and/or included with many simulation textbooks. This version is perpetual, but limited in model size. This version is intended for academic, non-commercial usage. Universities that are using the software are eligible to make copies of the software to distribute to students for installation on their personal machines.
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Arena is a discrete event simulation and automation software developed by Systems Modeling and acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2000 1 It uses the SIMAN processor and simulation language As of 2020 it is in version 16 It has been suggested that Arena may join other Rockwell software packages under the FactoryTalk brand 2 ArenaOriginal author s Systems Modelling CorporationDeveloper s Rockwell AutomationStable release16 00 00000 March 29 2019 3 years ago 2019 03 29 Operating systemMicrosoft WindowsTypeSimulation softwareWebsite 1 In Arena the user builds an experiment model by placing modules boxes of different shapes that represent processes or logic Connector lines are used to join these modules together and to specify the flow of entities While modules have specific actions relative to entities flow and timing the precise representation of each module and entity relative to real life objects is subject to the modeler Statistical data such as cycle time and WIP work in process levels can be recorded and made output as reports Arena can be integrated with Microsoft technologies It includes Visual Basic for Applications so models can be further automated if specific algorithms are needed It also supports importing Microsoft Visio flowcharts as well as reading from or sending output to Excel spreadsheets and Access databases Hosting ActiveX controls is also supported Contents 1 Uptake 2 Commercial software editions 3 Academic software editions 4 Further reading 4 1 Textbooks using Arena 4 2 SIMAN 5 See also 6 ReferencesUptake EditArena is used by companies engaged in simulating business processes Some of these firms include General Motors UPS IBM Nike Xerox Lufthansa Ford Motor Company and others 3 It has been noted that creating a simulation can require more time at the beginning of a project but quicker installations and product optimizations can reduce overall project time 4 Arena can simulate diverse operation types including call centers for optimizing the use of agents and phone lines the size and routing of pancake stacks in a food processing facility 4 and the design of a gold mine 5 Commercial software editions EditProfessional Edition The flagship product Systems regardless of complexity can be represented and custom performance metrics may be measured and tracked 6 Standard Edition This mid tier package has the versatility to solve simulation problems encountered in an array of industries and systems This edition includes Basic Process Advanced Transfer and Advanced Process Arena templates OptQuest OptQuest provides optimization functionality within Arena 7 Academic software editions EditAcademic Lab Package Academic version of the commercially available Enterprise Suite This is 30 or more seat license is for academic non commercial usage Universities that adopt the Simulation with Arena textbook are eligible for valuable offers and benefits Research Edition This is the same edition as the Academic Lab Package with this version for individual academic researchers The same academic guidelines are specified for observance Student Edition Free edition intended for students currently learning the software is included for download and or included with many simulation textbooks This version is perpetual but limited in model size This version is intended for academic non commercial usage Universities that are using the software are eligible to make copies of the software to distribute to students for installation on their personal machines 8 Further reading EditTextbooks using Arena Edit W David Kelton Randall P Sadowski Nancy B Zupick Simulation with Arena 6th edition McGraw Hill Professional 2014 ISBN 978 0 07 337628 8 Altiok Tayfur and Benjamin Melamed Simulation Modeling and Analysis with ARENA Elsevier Inc 2007 ISBN 978 0 12 370523 5 Rossetti Manuel D Simulation Modeling with Arena John Wiley amp Sons Inc 2010 ISBN 978 0 470 09726 7SIMAN Edit Sturrock D T Pegden C D Introduction to SIMAN Simulation Conference 1990 Proceedings Winter C Dennis Pegden Robert E Shannon Randall P Sadowski Introduction to Simulation Using Siman McGraw Hill 1995See also EditList of computer simulation software List of discrete event simulation software Computer simulationReferences Edit Business amp Technology Insight for Supply Chain Professionals Gartner Inc Archived from the original on 2015 11 21 Retrieved 2009 03 26 Rockwell Aims to Plug MES Gap Web Exclusive Automation World www automationworld com Archived from the original on 2011 04 29 Rockwell Arena Simulation Archived from the original on 2009 04 20 Retrieved 2009 03 26 a b MMS Mag Simulation software shows value in pancake plant Manufacturing Simulation Archived from the original on 2006 09 22 Retrieved 2009 03 26 Author System New gold mine is all set to hit the ground running Mining Weekly a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a last has generic name help Arena Simulation www arenasimulation com Arena Simulation Software by 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