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Automation Studio

by Famic Technologies · Since 1986
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Quick facts
VendorFamic Technologies
Year launched1986
StatusActive
Location300-8585, route Transcanadienne Saint-Laurent QC H4S 1Z6 Canada
Countries servedN/A
Languages12
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Automation Studio

A circuit design and simulation software for fluid power, electrical, and automation systems. It enables users to create, analyze, troubleshoot, and validate multi-technology circuits for mobile and industrial equipment.

Automation Studio by Famic Technologies is a comprehensive design and simulation platform for engineering professionals and educators. It supports the creation, analysis, and validation of multi-technology systems, including fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), electrical, and automation controls. The software features extensive libraries of generic and manufacturer-specific components, allowing for accurate schematic design and real-time simulation. Key capabilities include component sizing, automated project documentation, PLC integration, and a dedicated module for 3D hydraulic manifold design. The platform is used across various industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and construction for system design, virtual testing, and technical training. Pricing is available by quote, and the software is a desktop application for Windows.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Supports a wide range of technologies including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems in one package.
  • Allows for detailed simulation to validate designs and troubleshoot issues before physical prototyping.
  • Includes extensive libraries of components from various manufacturers for accurate designs.
  • Generates project documentation like bills of materials automatically.
  • Useful for both industrial engineering and educational training purposes.
Cons
  • Pricing is not publicly available and requires a quote.
  • The software is a desktop application and does not appear to have a cloud or web-based version.
  • No free trial is mentioned on the website.

Features

Key features

Multi-Technology Simulation

Design and simulate hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC systems in a single environment.

Component Sizing

Tools to size components to meet specific design requirements.

System Validation

Perform risk analysis, test PLC logic against a virtual system, and validate component choices through simulation.

Project Documentation

Automatically generate bills of materials, reports, and other project documentation from schematics.

Manufacturer's Catalogs

Access pre-configured manufacturer components for fast and accurate design.

Hydraulic Manifold Design

A dedicated module to design, simulate, and document 3D hydraulic manifold blocks.

HMI & Control Panels

Create and animate 2D/3D Human Machine Interfaces to control virtual systems.

Additional features

Robotics Simulation

Design, configure, and simulate 3D robot lines.

One-Line Electrical Diagrams

Create and simulate electrical one-line diagrams.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Perform FMEA analysis according to IEC-60812 standards.

SFC/GRAFCET

Design and simulate control logic using Sequential Function Charts.

Digital Electronics Simulation

A library for designing and simulating digital electronic circuits.

CANBus & OPC Communication

Connect to external hardware and software via CANBus and OPC client/server interfaces.

Technical Training Content

Create interactive training materials with simulation, animations, and documentation.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Countries & Languages

Countries served
12
Interface languages
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishFrenchSpanishGermanChineseKoreanRussianPortugueseJapaneseItalianVietnameseRomanian

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