Simulation

A Collection of Modelling and Simulation Resources on the Internet :

  - A collection of links to various software tools and libraries for simulation.
The Society For Computer Simulation International :

  - International, multidisciplinary forum dedicated to research, development and applications of simulation.
Abstraction Software LLC. :

- Windows based workflow and network simulation products. Offers screenshots, demo software, bibliography, references, and contacts.
ACIMS -- Arizona Center of Integrated Modeling & Simulation :

- Artificial Intelligence and Simulation Group. The page contains summaries of ACIMS simulation projects, simulation links, and news. One of the main research projects is the Discrete Event Specification Formalism (DEVS).
Advanced Simulation Systems Flight Simulators :

- The home of Helicopter and Airplane Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, flight controls for the PC, hardware, software and do-it-yourself tips for builders.
The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc. :

- Modeling simulation systems engineering, evaluation studies analysis, electro optic photonics training education. ACSL HLA Lab Works LabWorks Verification Validation.
The AgentSheets Visual and Tactile Programming Languages :

- Build your own interactive simulation and publish it as Java applet on the web. AgentSheets is an agent-based simulation-authoring tool. The user community ranges from elementary school kids to professional scientists.
AMESim: Modeling & Simulation Environment for Systems Engineering :

- AMESim offers a complete simulation environment, providing the most adaptive solutions for fluid power (gas and liquid), mechanical, thermo-fluid, electromagnetic and control systems.
AMSWizard: Simulation of Analog Mixed Signals :

- VHDL-AMS is a hardware description language supporting the description and simulation of digital, analog, and mixed-signal systems in a single language.
Anatomics BioBuild Software :

- Editing and conversion of 3D medical images to files for medical modeling via rapid prototyping.
ANSYS, Inc. :

- Provides Computer-aided engineering technology and engineering design analysis software products.
AnyLogic :

- AnyLogic is professional simulation tool for modeling complex hybrid, discrete and continuous systems. It is used to model, simulate, visualize and analyze a diverse range of real-world problems.
BarDyne Inc Website :

- Designers of HyPneu simulation software, the worlds leading virtual laboratory for the design and simulation of fluid power and motion control systems. Also offering unique educational publications and training for fluid power professionals.
Binary Star, Ltd. :

- A space simulation software development company. Products range from the integrated Shuttle mission simulation package, to its family of Interactive Space Simulations.
Blue Ridge Simulation :

- Blue Ridge Simulation offers a full line of low-cost PC-based radar simulators.
B.R.A.IN.: training simulator and enterprise consulting :

- Business Research and Innovation (B.R.A.IN.) provides engineering products like training simulators and expert systems, services of financial and business consulting.
BTS Business Simulation :

- Develops business simulation games and applications.
Business Simulation Software :

- WITNESS, the world's leading business simulation modelling software, has been designed with the flexibility to model and understand any process, however complex.
CAMP-G (Computer Aided Modeling Program) :

- Automatic modeling software for design of Mechatronics and Dynamic Systems. Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Thermal and Control Systems can be modeled together. Model generating tool that interfaces with MATLAB / SIMULINK, ACSL and others to perform computer simulations.
ccProphet Contact Center Simulation :

- Tool for optimizing contact center performance. Allows the user to determine the consequences of center design and operating decisions before making them.
Cell-DEVS modelling :

- Modelling and simulation methodologies based on the DEVS (Discrete Event Specification) formalism. Public domain software available, running in centralized/distributed environments.
Center for Human Modeling and Simulation :

- Conducts research in computer graphics modeling and animation techniques for embodied agents, virtual humans, and their applications.
Chemsim :

- Provide consulting in all aspects of process simulation; debottlenecking, revamps, optimization, and design. Our expertise includes batch, steady state, and dynamic simulation. We also provide advanced training courses.
CIM Ireland :

- Simulation of manufacturing processes and call centers. Provides design, modeling and training expertise for electronic, assembly, business, and pharmaceutical processes.
College Newsletter and Other College Information :

- The College on Simulation is organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes: a) to encourage the development and dissemination of knowledge in the area of simulation; and b) to promote communication and interaction among individuals and organizations who share an interest in simulation.
Common Image Generator (CIGI) Home :

- Home of the Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI), an interface designed to promote a standard way for a host device to communicate with an image generator (IG) in the simulation industry.
Comparison of Simulation Approaches :

- A brief overview of how GoldSim differs from three of the most common types of simulation software: discrete simulators, system dynamics programs, and probabilistic spreadsheet programs.
Component-Oriented Simulation Toolkit :

- COST is a C++ class library that facilitates the development of discrete event simulation using C++ programming language. It consists of a set of classes that allow a simulation to be built by integrating reusable components. Template classes are widely used in order to improve the reusability without damaging the execution efficiency.
Computer Simulations in Physics :

- A page with examples of simulations of fluid dynamics, wave equations and mechanics, done by a student of Computational Physics at University of Wroclaw (Poland). Graphics and animations included.
Computer simulator for human thermal responses :

- Moderate environmental conditions, thermal models. Prognosis of human thermal state, microclimate heating/cooling system, underclothes microclimate cooling system. Electromagnetic EMF-field effect on man, total and local hyperthermia, regional hyperthermia.
Concurrent Dynamics International :

- Develops state of the art multibody dynamics simulation programs for the aerospace, automotive, robotics, and biomechanics research and engineering communities. The DynaWiz package can accommodate contact constraints, inverse dynamics, and flexible body effects.
CSIM Performance Simulator :

- Lockheed Martin ATL's CSIM is a general purpose discrete-event simulator for block diagram oriented systems. CSIM works with gcc to produce simulations for any domain.
CyberLogic, Inc. :

- Produces and sells ultrasound simulation software, Wave2000, markets a finite element stress analysis package named FEMdesigner and does research on 3D display systems, orthopaedic research, and the non-invasive assessment of bone for diagnosis of osteoporosis.
devDept :

- Free resources for Topology Optimization, Finite Element Method and Cad/Cam developers/power users. Develops, markets and supports a 3D Topology Optimization software product called Mother Nature.
Disti :

- Providers of software development services and training related to the development of distributed simulation applications. Also producers of GL Studio, a realtime OpenGL source code development tool.
DSIM: A Distributed Optimistic Parallel Discrete Event Simulator :

- DSIM is a new distributed optimistic discrete event simulator designed for clusters.
DYMOLA - Simulation tool for dynamic systems :

- Handles large, complex multi-domain models. Faster modeling by graphical model composition. No manual equation manipulation needed. Faster simulation - symbolic pre-processing. Open for user defined model components. Open interface to other program. 3D Animation, real-time simulation.
EcosimPro Simulation Tool :

- EcosimPro simulation tool for modeling systems.
Engine Room Simulators :

- Two stroke and four stroke diesel engine simulators are available. The short history of a diesel engine simulator is also included.
Enterprise Dynamics Simulation Software :

- Enterprise Dynamics is a decision support tool for the simulation, visualization and control of real-life systems.
European Social Simulation Association :

- ESSA, founded in 2002, encourages the development of social simulation in Europe and more widely, promotes international cooperation among those working in the field, and organizes regular regional and international conferences.
Expert in traffic simulation :

- Dynalogic provide studies of traffic using microscopic simulation. Our software, dynasim, allows studies of road and urban networks and public transportation, under both Windows and Linux environnement
EZSIM Simulation Software Free Download :

- The unlimited version of EZSIM, an intelligent simulation modeling environment with discrete event modeling engine and event animation capabilities, may be downloaded free of charge at this site.
Fidelity Simulation and Training :

- Simulation software and systems integration services for training in dynamic virtual environments. Simulator products train in artillery call for fire, close air support, air traffic control, tank and driving simulation.
GoldSim Simulation Software :

- GoldSim software provides the ability to simulate discrete event and continuous processes simultaneously, address uncertainty in your models, and link your GoldSim models with spreadsheets, databases, and external programs.
GPSlab - GPS simulator software :

- This site contains simulation software to simulate GPS satellites, Gyroscope and Odometer.
GSC Tester/Simulator :

- Modular automated test and simulation system used for a variety of hardware and software applications using embedded control modules.
Guy's Very Rudimentary Homepage :

- This site publishes Guy Bormann's PhD thesis on stochastic simulation of 3D reaction-diffusion in biophysically realistic compartmental neurone models. You might find there some free (simulation and other) software in the future.
hAMSter-The First Stand Alone VHDL-AMS Simulation Environment for PCs. :

- Mixed-Signal solution for the behavioral modeling of mixed analog-digital and multi physics systems. Easy-to-use ....
Haven Automation Simulation :

- Specialist simulation of marine, electrical and mechanical systems for training. Engine room simulators, steam propulsion plant, electrical power generation, refrigeration plant, motors and motors drives.
Imagine That, Inc. :

- Simulation products and solutions powered by Extend - industrial strength simulation tools that help you analyze your options to maximize improvement efforts, reduce costs, streamline operations, and implement new processes.
Immersion Medical :

- Immersion Medical, a subsidiary of Immersion Corporation (the pioneer of haptics, the science of touch) is a developer and manufacturer of medical simulators that recreate realistic healthcare environments.
Industrial studies based on simulation :

- Support of industry managers with simulation to assist their decision making process. 1Point2 provides services, fine software and training in the field of simulation.
Information Technology Service Center :

- The Information Technology Service Center (ITSC) is a central source of information technology applications accessible via the public Internet and World Wide Web. The resource is operated by the Institute for Simulation and Training. It is expected that clients within the simulation and training community will point to each other rather than attempt to duplicate each's information.
Inframet :

- computer simulators of thermal imaging systems
JDevs, modeling and simulation software for the environment :

- Software as framework for a Phd thesis on Natural complex system modeling and simulation Java environment based on Object Oriented, includes devs simulation engine, a GUI and XML models. The site also contains publication on the project.
JiST - Java in Simulation Time :

- Discrete event simulation engine that runs over a standard Java virtual machine.
Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation :

- An interdisciplinary journal for the exploration and understanding of social processes by means of computer simulation.
J-Sim :

- J-Sim is a Java library for process-oriented discrete-time simulation. It uses concepts known from the Simula programming language. Freeware. Source code, documentation and examples of use available.
Kiran Consulting Group :

- Specialists in Simulation, Flow and Lean Manufacturing, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Staffing and Forecasting and Industrial Engineering solutions. The products include Computer Simulation for Lean and Flow Manufacturing
Lanner Group :

- Specializes in simulation based planning, scheduling, and decision support software.
Legovic': Ecological Modelling Links :

- A useful list of liks to ecological models, documents and other simulation tools.
Links to Simulation Software :

- Useful links to simulation tools, used in discrete event simulation and applications in animated battle simulations.
Liophant Simulation Club :

- An international working group of professional simulationists and students dedicated to simulation projects, tools and methodology.
MathCore AB - Makers of MathModelica :

- MathModelica marries the intuitive interface and advanced display capabilities of Wolfram Research's Mathematica and the simple, flexible graphical editing tools of Microsoft Visio with the computational power of the Dymola simulation kernel. It provides both graphical and textual facilities for designing, programming, documenting, simulating and publishing multi-domain computer models.
The MathWorks :

- Developers of MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow. Offers products for data analysis, visualization, application development, simulation, design, and code generation.
McLeod Institute - Mexico :

- Research and application of simulation software and methodology for discrete event and continuous system simulation, queuing models, bond graphs, signal flow graphs, animation in 3D scenarios, and training.
MC-SET Monte Carlo simulation of electron trajectories :

- DLM Enterprises develops Monte-Carlo simulation software dealing with electron trajectories for conditions normally used in Scanning and Transmission (SEM, TEM, STEM, EPMA) Electron Microscopy.
Medical Information Systems :

- Scientific software for end-users and developers aimed at pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic applications.
Microsurgical Developments :

- Remote, an educational simulation of the physiology of a laboratory rat has been constructed for the teaching of microsurgical techniques. Anaesthesia can be administered, and the animals main life functions monitored.
Model Transformation Tools (MTT) :

- MTT comprises a set of tools for modelling dynamic physical systems using the bond graph methodology and transforming these models into representations suitable for analysis, control and simulation. These tools use, and generate m files for, GNU Octave.
Multi-domain system-level simulation modeling platform :

- MLDesigner is a multi-domain simulation modeling tool with hierarchical block diagrams, C++ primitives, TckTk programming and both dynamic and batch execution. Free full-function evaluation downloads.
Neosimulation Engineering :

- Advanced neural network tools and expertise for simulating physical system behavior. Applications include elastomeric components, biomechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetics.
.Net-based Simulation & Modeling Consultants :

- Highpoint Software Systems, LLC uses modern software engineering techniques to provide simulation services.
Notes about network simulators :

- The aim of this compilation is to overview some of the simulators currently available.
NovaSim simulation products, training and consulting :

- We can help you with all of your simulation project needs. Let our experience and attention to detail help you with your next project.
OMNeT++ :

- OMNeT++ is an open-source, component-based simulation package designed for modeling communication networks, multi-processors and other distributed systems. It offers a large C++ simulation class library and strong GUI support (graphical network editing, animation, result visualization).
Opal-RT: Open Scalable Real-Time Simulation & Control :

- Tools and services to accelerate control system engineering, modeling and simulation software products.
Open Dynamics Engine :

- ODE is a free library for simulating rigid body dynamics (e.g. ground vehicles, legged creatures, and motion in VR environments).
OpenTrack - Simulation of Railway Networks :

- OpenTrack is a railway simulation tool developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. It is a catalyst for practical economic solutions to complex railway technology problems.
Operations Research / Management Science Today Resource Directory :

- The premier buyer's guide for operations research, management science professionals seeking software and consulting solutions.
Pathfinder Systems :

- Simulation, Neural Nets serving simulation of human behavior, combination of virtual and live images, augmented reality, high-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicles.
pedsim :

- A Modular, Distributed Pedestrian Crowd Simulation System.
Pitch software for the High Level Architecture :

- The High Level Architecture (HLA IEEE 1516) is the latest standard for connecting simulation systems. Pitch's website contains descriptions of the standard as well as software supporting it, both commercial and "Light" versions.
PLECS - Simulation of Electric Circuits in MATLAB/Simulink :

- PLECS is a unique tool for the fast simulation of electrical circuits within the Simulink environment. Although specially designed for power electronics systems it is a versatile program for any combined simulation of electrical circuits and controls.
Pore-Cor :

- A three-dimensional pore network model which allows the study of the properties of pore-fluids in meso- and macro-porous solids, such as catalysts, soil, sandstone and paper coatings.
Power Tools for Visualization and Decision-Making :

- Remarks on simulation as a powerful tool for imagining new systems and allowing scientists to both quantify and observe their behavior.
Production Modeling Corporation (PMC) :

- PMC is a simulation and scheduling services company with expertise in applying simulation and scheduling in manufacturing and other industries. PMC also provides technical staffing in simulation and industrial engineering as well as contract program
Prof. Blair & Associates :

- Provides simulation software, created by engineers for engineers, to aid in the design of components within the cylinder heads of 4-stroke engines.
Project Magenta :

- Project Magenta - High End Flight Simulation Software. FMC, Glass Cockpit, Flight Automation
Promodel Corporation :

- Manufacturing, medical, and service simulation modeling.
PS1 - Flight and systems simulation for the B747 :

- PS1 is a professional research and training tool for the Boeing 747-400 series. It models the entire FMC, EFIS, EICAS, MCP, TCAS, electrics, and hydraulics simultaneously in real time.
QCADesigner :

- Quantum-dot cellular automata simulator and design layout tool. QCADesigner is capable of simulation with millions of cells. Available for Linux, mac OS X, and SPARC Solaris and is free to download.
QuantumOctave :

- QuantumOctave is a set of GNU Octave functions for doing quick-and-dirty simulations of quantum computers and - in general - quantum systems.
Raczynski Consulting :

- Training, consulting, articles, and software downloads representing Dr. Stanislaw Raczynski's work.
REBECA-3D :

- A boundary element method (BEM) thermal analysis software for electronic assemblies and components.
RePast :

- A software framework for creating agent based simulations using the Java language
ROSIM Systems Home site. :

- Introduces ROSIM Systems SimKit a new business system simulation/design tool. Describes what it's for and how to use it. Screen shots included.
Rtz-Soft :

- RTZ-Soft - CAE Software - Engine simulation software Spark ignition,diesel and two stroke engine simulators Scan tools, Chip tuning software ecc.
RUBE Modeling and Simulation Project :

- Research in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) teaches us how to use metaphors of real-world---or imaginary yet capable of being visually manifested---material, corporeal objects. In rube, this applies to our view of modeling and of computer programming (which is transformed into a modeling process).
Saker Solutions independent simulation services company :

- Independent supplier of simulation services.
Savannah Simulations – Business Simulations :

- Savannah Simulations provides modeling and simulation services for business and related areas. Savannah Simulations applies the system dynamics approach and other simulation methodologies: agent based simulation, discrete event simulation and neural networks.
Scalable Networks :

- Network simulator designed from the outset for maximum speed and scalability, with real-time simulation as an achievable goal.
Science Simulations Laboratory :

- Ten interactive simulations in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, widely used in secondary and university courses in the UK, arranged in such a way that together they constitute a complete classical lab for experimentation and learning.
Scientific Software International, Inc. :

- SSI publishes: LISREL for Structural Equation Modeling. HLM for Hierarchical Linear and Nonlinear Modeling. Item Response Theory (IRT) based programs for test analysis and test scoring: BILOG, BILOG-MG, MULTILOG, PARSCALE, and TESTFACT.
Show Flow Simulation Software :

- Program for manufacturing, logistics and material handling.
SigmaPi Neurosimulator :

- SigmaPi is a simulator for recurrent neural neural networks. It uses the LSTM (Long Short-Term Memory) model. It runs on Unix/X11.
20-sim modeling and simulation of dynamic systems :

- 20-sim is a state-of-the-art modeling and simulation package for dynamic systems using iconic diagrams, block diagrams, bond graphs and equation models. Download a free full-working demo now.
Simplorer, The Multi-Domain Simulation System :

- A sophisticated design package for power electronics, and drive technology.
Simul8 Corporation :

- Offers software for ERP implementation, predictive dialing, staff scheduling and forecasting, call tracking, customer relationship management, and telemanagement processes.
Simulation & Consulting Services :

- CreateASoft is a leading provider of Windows-based business simulation software and consulting services. CreateASoft has been developing dynamic process engineering solutions for customers since 1992.
Simulation and environmental modeling links :

- Interesting links in: Modeling and Simulation, Environmental Decision Support Systems.
Simulation and Training Research and Development :

- The Institute for Simulation and Training is one of the nation's leading simulation, training, modeling and virtual reality research centers. Located by the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, the institute is at the center of a dynamic, expanding field, supported by government and industry sponsors and charged with identifying new directions for this rapidly changing technology.
Simulation Center :

- Simulate online with MSC.Nastran, IronCAD, and other engineering software. Run simulation, FEA, CAD, and analysis apps on a subscription basis. MSC.Nastran uses a finite element method for analyzing mechanical models. Analyses include motion, heat and stress. Pre- and post processing is enabled in MSC.Patran with a Windows GUI. For larger batch jobs, the eSubmit application allows a deck to be submitted to backend servers for extended processing.
Simulation links - Karlsruhe University :

- Useful simulation links gathered by the Karlsruhe University Library.
Simulation of unsteady processes using nonlinear indicial theory :

- Description of Nielsen Engineering and Research's indicial prediction system technology. Includes generalized impulse response identification for unsteady aerodynamics, aeroservoelasticity, earthquake engineering, electromagnetics, and nonlinear sea-keeping.
Simulation Resources - McLeod Institute :

- This is an (uncomplete and never finished) overview of software for simulation development and application. Members of the McLeod Institute have experience with some of the products and are continuously testing and applying new ones.
Simulation Science - Oak Ridge National Laboratory :

- Simulation Science programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Recent projects include: Environmental Systems, Engineering Applications, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Experimental Validation, Computational Biology and Functional Genomics, and Nanotechnology and Neutron Sciences.
Simulation Software – Simprocess & Simscript :

- Simulation software leaders for over 40 years. Free download of simulation software, Simprocess or Simscript. Use our simulation packages to design and test your business ideas and start receiving meaningful results today.
Simulation software for metal industry :

- Calcom is an independent company based in Lausanne (Switzerland) providing software solutions for the casting industry (Continuous casting and shape casting) as well as for the metal forming industry.
Simulation Software ITI-SIM :

- The software for modeling, analysing and optimization of dynamically stressed, complex nonlinear systems.ITI GmbH Dresden,Germany.Simulations in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechatronics, drive system, rail vehicles, shipbuilding, control systems.
Simulation Software Survey :

- The survey is a representation of available simulation packages. Includes a lot of simulation packages, their characteristics and vendor contacts. A good source of information in the field of simulation software.
Simulations - overview :

- This document reviews the field of simulation, its major lessons and tools to consider given objectives and industry.
Simuledge Simulation Ireland :

- The areas of supply chain modelling, logistics, material flow, and business process re-engineering have all been successfully simulated leading to several hundred percent return on investment. Using computer simulation your process can be optimized at the design stage eliminating months of trial and error on the live system.
simul8-planner - Simulation Scheduling :

- SIMUL8-Planner is a customizable production planning and scheduling development platform. Production rules are designed to be flexible, easy to change, and dialog-driven through object-oriented build tools.
SIMWALK - die Simulationssoftware für Personenbewegungen :

- SimWALK ist die flexible Simulation für Personenströme in Grossgebäuden und grossräumigen Flächen
Soar Technology, Inc. :

- Cognitively inspired software that encodes knowledge into systems to automate complex tasks, simplify human-system interaction, or simulate human-like behavior for military and civilian applications.
Springs World 3D :

- An online Java simulator that allows users to construct virtual creatures made by springs and masses, and watch their behavior changing physical constants like gravity, air-friction and stiffness.
Supersonic Wing Simulator :

- Explores 2-dimensional modeling of supersonic flow over the wing. The general part of page - Java Applet. This package may help: 1. calculate and display the graphic of streamline over the wing 2. find thermo-aero-dynamic parameters of flow 3. control airfoil geometry in "real-time" mode 4. calculate and draw aerodynamic polar
System Thinking and System Dynamics Courses Online :

- It's an easy and fast way of learning to build simulation models, with excellent learning quality.
The Systems Dynamics Society :

- Promoting the study of systems and their behavior using the principles of feedback, dynamics and simulation. An international, nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the development and use of system dynamics around the world.
Ternion :

- FLexible Analysis and Mission Effectiveness System (FLAMES) is a framework for behavioral simulations computer programs that simulate the physical and cognitive behavior of complex entities that act and interact in time and space.
U.S. Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation :

- Information on government development programs and technological innovations in modeling and simulation.
Vicinities.com - :

- The Simulation Zone Users Forum has been created for individuals to effectively share simulation knowledge and information online. It contains links to important simulation sites.
Virtual oscilloscope :

- Shockwave simulation and tutorial of an analog oscilloscope.
Virtual Technology Corporation Home Page - Distributed Simulation Experts :

- VTC is a leading provider of distributed simulation products and services, and provides critical technical solutions to many of the largest and most complex simulation programs in government and industry.
VisSim Dynamic System Simulation Software :

- VisSim is a Windows-based program for the modelling and simulation of complex dynamic systems. Control System Design applications include : automotive brake systems (GM - Delphi), precision motion control machinery like PCB insertion equipment (Universal Instruments), aerospace guidance, navigation and control systems (ITT Aerospace) and dynamic process control simulations (DuPont).
The Visu project :

- A lightweight simulation data visualization tool distributed under the GNU GPL (free).
Wolverine simulation tools :

- Simulation languages, such as Wolverine's GPSS/H and SLX, are designed to help you describe the physical flow of your system and produce an accurate replica that you can use to gather information and experiment with new designs.
Z88 the free FEA programm :

- Z88 is a open source finite elements program for Windows and LINUX.