Case study · Food industry
Palletising cell costed before the order
Cycle time and layer pattern proven in 3D before the DOBOT cell was bought.
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Feasibility study
before the investment
A feasibility study clarifies whether an automation solution works in your plant. 3D simulation and technical analysis, while changes still cost nothing.
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What a feasibility study clarifies
Many automation projects do not fail on the concept but on the implementation: collisions in the working envelope, cycle times that the robot datasheet promises but the real line cannot achieve, or interfaces that are only recognised as a problem after ordering.
A feasibility study addresses these questions before money flows into hardware or engineering. We simulate the planned solution in Visual Components, check cycle time and collision-free movement, and assess the technical risks of implementation in your specific plant.
The result is a written assessment: what is technically feasible, where the solution has limits and what adjustments may be needed. The study is the basis for the decision to request a quote or reconsider the approach.
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How the feasibility study works
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Requirements capture
Cycle time, grip geometry, material flow and interfaces are recorded. Whatever already exists as CAD or sketch is used as the starting point.
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3D simulation in Visual Components
We model the planned plant and simulate the motion sequence. Collisions, reach and cycle times are verified in the model while changes still cost nothing.
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Technical risk assessment
Interfaces to the controller, ERP and existing data systems are assessed. Technical risks are documented and solution options named.
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Written study
You receive a feasibility study with simulation results, the technical assessment and a clear recommendation: feasible within these constraints, or not.
Frequently asked questions about the feasibility study
For which automation projects is a feasibility study appropriate?
Whenever the planned solution is spatially critical (cobots, palletising cells, assembly automation), when cycle times play a critical role, or when interfaces to existing systems are unclear. Common cases are palletising cells, feeding systems and camera inspection systems.
What is the difference from a potential analysis?
The potential analysis answers: which processes are suitable for automation? The feasibility study answers: does this specific solution work in this plant? Both can be used in sequence or independently.
What documentation is needed for a feasibility study?
Helpful inputs are a plant layout or sketch, cycle time and product range information, and details of existing controllers and data systems. If little exists, we start with an on-site survey.
Case studies checked for feasibility first
Case study · Recycling
AI camera tested before it was planned in
Checked on the live material stream before the plant decision was made.
Learn more →Know the risks before the plant is ordered.
We simulate your automation project in 3D and deliver a written feasibility assessment. Fixed price quoted upfront.
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