| Simcad Pro | |
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| Original authors | CreateASoft, Inc |
| Developers | CreateASoft, Inc |
| Stable release | Simcad Pro 15
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| Operating system | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Process simulation |
| Website | www |
Simcad Pro is a process simulation and digital twin software developed by CreateASoft Inc. used for simulating process-based environments including manufacturing, warehousing, supply lines, logistics, and healthcare. It is a tool used for planning, organizing, optimizing, and engineering real process-based systems. Simcad Pro allows the creation of a virtual computer model, which can be manipulated by the user and represents a real environment. Using the model, it is possible to test for efficiency as well as locate points of improvement among the process flow. Simcad Pro's dynamic computer model also allows for changes to occur while the model is running for a fully realistic simulation. It can also be integrated with live and historical data.
Simulation software is part of a broader category of Industry 4.0 technologies, or technologies that move organizations to digitization of operations.
Simcad Pro has a user-friendly graphical user interface for building virtual models of process-based environments, and the entire model can be built and edited without coding, including any advanced model characteristics. In addition to this, Simcad Pro allows for data import from almost any data source, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Visio, and SQL Server databases for easier model creation. Simcad Pro also supports real-time tracking using devices including RFID tags and barcode scanners. Models can be viewed in 2D, 3D, and virtual reality environments. Simcad Pro supports several simulation approaches, including discrete-event simulation, agent-based simulation, stochastic modeling, continuous modeling, mathematical modeling, and motion modeling. Agent-based and discrete-event simulation can be used within the same model. Simcad Pro can also connect to live and historical data sources during simulation runs, including data from RFID tags, barcode scanners, and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, and WMS platforms.
Simcad Pro uses a patented, multi-threaded, 64-bit simulation engine. Distinguishing it from the SIMAN simulation engine used in many competing software products. Models built with the Simcad engine feature patented "On-The-Fly" simulation, meaning that models can be manipulated, edited, and transformed as they are performing a simulation run.
Digital Twin Studio is a related CreateASoft product within the company’s simulation and digital-twin software portfolio. CreateASoft describes Digital Twin Studio Desktop as the successor name for Simcad Elite. Digital Twin Studio is presented as a broader real-time digital twin application, with Digital Twin Studio Desktop and related software positioned within that product family.
Industry listings from MHI and ProMat have also described Digital Twin Studio in connection with CreateASoft’s simulation and digital-twin software offerings.
Simcad Pro is available through commercial licensing. A limited free version, Simcad Lite, has also been made available for download. Educational and university licenses are available as well.
Any industry engaged in a process-flow environment can use Simcad Pro to model their operations. The main industries where Simcad Pro is used are manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain & logistics, and healthcare.
Simcad Pro can be used to simulate manufacturing operations, with the most common goals being to:
Simcad Pro supports high-mix manufacturing operations with the ability to model:
Simcad Pro can be used to simulate warehouses and distribution centers, with the most common goals being to:
Simcad Pro can be used to simulate supply chains and logistics operations, with the most common goals being to:
Simcad Pro can be used to simulate healthcare operations, such as emergency rooms and operating rooms, with the most common goals being to:
| Version No. | Released | Main Updates & Features |
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| 17.0 | July. 2026 |
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| 16.3 | Jan. 2023 |
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| 15 | Jan. 2022 | |
| 14.0 | Feb. 2020 |
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| 13.0 | Mar. 2018 |
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| 12 | Jan. 2016 |
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| 11.0 | Aug. 2013 |
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| 10.0 | Jun. 2011 |
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| 9.0 | 2008 |
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| 8.0 | Jul. 2007 |
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| 7.0 | Feb. 2005 | Initial release |
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