Automod Software

AutoMod Simulation Software for Smarter Operations

AutoMod simulation software enables engineering and operations teams to test and optimize complex systems in a virtual environment before making real-world changes. PMC has utilized AutoMod for decades to facilitate the needs of its customers. By creating accurate, dynamic models of production lines, material flow, and resources, AutoMod helps you compare scenarios, identify bottlenecks, and validate design decisions with confidence. Reduce risk, shorten commissioning, optimize time, and support better use of capital to achieve higher throughput, more reliable schedules, and measurable cost savings.

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Applied Materials has announced it will discontinue AutoMod, with all sales and support ending after December 31, 2026. If your operations rely on AutoMod, now is the time to plan a long-term AutoMod alternative or replacement. PMC’s simulation experts can help you assess your existing models and define a clear, low-risk path to modern AutoMod replacement solutions that keep your business moving forward.

We highly recommend finding a new suitable alternative before AutoMod support ends

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Benefits of AutoMod Simulation Software

Reduce risk before you invest – Test layout changes, new equipment, or process ideas in a virtual model so you can make decisions with data, not assumptions.
Identify and remove bottlenecks – See where queues build, resources conflict, or throughput drops, and evaluate fixes before you touch the real operation.
Improve throughput and service levels – Compare scenarios side by side to find the combination of staffing, scheduling, and routing that delivers higher output and on-time performance.
Optimize capital and operating costs – Validate that you are sizing equipment, buffers, and labor correctly, avoiding overbuilding as well as costly undercapacity.
Shorten commissioning and ramp-up – Use validated models to guide implementation, reducing surprises during go-live and stabilizing performance faster.
Align stakeholders on one view of the system – Give engineering, operations, and leadership a shared, visual model that clarifies trade-offs and supports faster consensus.
Support continuous improvement – Keep the model as a living asset to test “what-if” ideas over time and sustain performance gains as conditions change.

Key features of AutoMod Simulation Software

Detailed discrete-event modeling of complex systems
2D and 3D animated visualization of operations
Library of conveyors, AS/RS, AGVs, and other MH components
Flexible logic for routing, priorities, and shift rules
Built-in tools for structured scenario and experiment setup
Integrated data import from spreadsheets and external systems
Standardized, reusable model components across projects

Use Cases and Applications of AutoMod

Production Planning

AutoMod supports detailed simulation of manufacturing and production environments, allowing teams to evaluate workflows, equipment utilization, and throughput before implementation. This enables more informed planning decisions, reduces inefficiencies, and improves overall operational performance.

Material Flow

AutoMod is used to model and analyze material handling systems such as conveyors, AGVs, and warehousing operations. By visualizing and testing different scenarios, organizations can identify bottlenecks, optimize flow, and reduce handling time and costs.

Facility Design

AutoMod enables validation of facility layouts prior to construction or modification. Stakeholders can assess space utilization, equipment placement, and process interactions, ensuring the design supports efficient operations and minimizes future disruptions.

Capacity Analysis

Through simulation of real-world conditions, AutoMod helps organizations evaluate system capacity and performance under varying demand scenarios. This supports accurate forecasting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.

Process Optimization

AutoMod allows teams to test multiple operational strategies in a risk-free environment. By comparing scenarios, organizations can identify the most efficient processes, reduce cycle times, and improve productivity without impacting live operations.

Risk Reduction

Simulation with AutoMod helps identify potential operational issues before implementation. This reduces the likelihood of costly errors, rework, and downtime by validating assumptions and highlighting constraints early in the project lifecycle.

System Integration

AutoMod supports analysis of complex, interconnected systems across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. This ensures that different components operate cohesively, improving overall system reliability and performance.

Why choose PMC?

Choose PMC because we’ve been working with AutoMod and complex discrete-event simulation for decades, across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and healthcare. Our team not only supports your existing AutoMod models but also helps you plan and execute a smooth transition to modern AutoMod alternatives. With PMC, you get practical guidance, proven methods, and a partner focused on keeping your simulation capability strong long after AutoMod is phased out.