Software:List of discrete event simulation software

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This is a list of notable discrete-event simulation software.

Commercial

Software Publisher Description Last Updated
AnyLogic The AnyLogic Company A general purpose multimethod modeling tool. Combines agent-based, system dynamics, and discrete event modeling. 2021-05-04[1]
Arena Rockwell Automation A discrete event simulation program that also allows modeling of continuous processes. 2019-08-28[2]
Care pathway simulator SAASoft Ltd. A discrete event simulation program specifically designed for service industries e.g. healthcare. Unknown
Enterprise Dynamics INCONTROL Simulation Solutions A simulation software platform to model and analyze virtually any manufacturing, material handling and logistics challenge. 2018-07-18[3]
ExtendSim Imagine That Inc. A general purpose, multi-method simulation and analysis tool that also includes discrete rate and reliability block diagramming components. 2023-03-07[4]
DELMIA Dassault Systemes Part of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform of Dassault Systemes 2019-06-07[5]
FlexSim FlexSim Software Products, Inc. A discrete event simulation software with a drag-and-drop interface for modeling simulations in 3D. 2022-01-21[6]
GoldSim GoldSim Technology Group LLC Combines system dynamics with aspects of discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework. 2015-09-21[7]
GPSS Various A discrete event simulation language. Different implementations are available through vendors. Various
Micro Saint Sharp Alion Science A general purpose discrete event modeling tool that uses a drag and drop interface and the C# programming language. 2019-05-20[8]
MS4 Modeling Environment RTSync Corporation A general purpose DEVS methodology based software environment for discrete event and hybrid models. 2015-07-23[9]
Plant Simulation Siemens PLM Software Software that enables the simulation and optimization of production systems and processes. 2019-05-03[10]
Simcad Pro CreateASoft, Inc Discrete event simulation software. On-The-Fly model changes while the simulation is running. Visual interface with no coding environment. Includes VR and Physics engine. 2016-08-11[11]
SimEvents MathWorks Adds discrete event simulation to the MATLAB/Simulink environment. 2016-09-14[12]
SIMUL8 SIMUL8 Corporation Object-based simulation software 2019-01-22[13]
Visual Components Visual Components Oy The next generation of 3D manufacturing simulation technology. Designed for manufacturing professionals and built on a powerful, flexible, and scalable platform. 2023-09-21[14]
VisualSim Mirabilis Design Inc. Model-based system architecture exploration of electronics, embedded software and semiconductors based on timing, power consumption and functionality 2017-06-11
WITNESS Lanner Group Ltd. Discrete event simulation with VR available on desktop and cloud 2018-05-08

Open source

Name Language Type Last Updated License Description
CPN Tools BETA Application 2015-02-01 (v4.0.1)[15] GPLv2 A tool to analyse logistics/queuing models in all types of applications.
DESMO-J Java Library 2015-11-30 (v2.5.1c)[16] Apache 2.0 A framework for discrete-event simulation in Java, supporting hybrid event/process models and providing animation in 2D and 3D.
Facsimile Scala Library 2009-04-29[17] LGPLv3 A discrete-event simulation/emulation library.
PowerDEVS C++ Application 2013-09-18 (v933)[18] AFL, GPLv2 An integrated tool for hybrid systems modeling and simulation based on the DEVS formalism.
Ptolemy II Java Library 2014-12-17 (v10.0.1)[19] BSD A software framework supporting experimentation with actor-oriented design.[19]
SIM.JS JavaScript Library 2012-01-16 (v0.26)[20] LGPL SIM.JS is a general-purpose Discrete Event Simulation library written entirely in JavaScript. Runs in browser and a GUI-based modeling tool is supported.
SimPy Python Library 2020-04-15 (4.0.1)[21] MIT SimPy is a process-based discrete-event simulation framework based on standard Python.[22]
Simula Simula Language 1967-06-01 A programming language designed specifically for simulation.
SystemC C++ Library 2018-11-15 (v2.3.3)[23] Apache 2.0 A set of C++ classes and macros which provide an event-driven simulation kernel.

Further reading

  • Byrne, James; Heavey, Cathal; Byrne, P.J. (March 2010). "A review of Web-based simulation and supporting tools". Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory (Elsevier) 18 (3): 253–276. doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2009.09.013. 
  • Dagkakis, Georgios; Heavey, Cathal (August 2016). "A review of open source discrete event simulation software for operations research". Journal of Simulation (Palgrave Macmillan UK) 10 (3): 193–206. doi:10.1057/jos.2015.9. 

References

  1. "Pathmind Reinforcement Learning Experiment in AnyLogic 8.7.4". https://www.anylogic.com/blog/pathmind-reinforcement-learning-experiment-in-anylogic-8-7-4/. 
  2. "Ąrena 16 Release Notes. Retrieved 2020-03-09". https://www.simwell.ca/en/arena-16-new-features/. 
  3. "Enterprise Dynamics 10.2 released". https://www.incontrolsim.com/enterprise-dynamics-10-2-released/. 
  4. "ExtendSim Simulation Software Updates". https://www.extendsim.com/support/updates. 
  5. "Dassault Systemes website" (in en-US). https://events.3ds.com/how-to-transform-your-planning-complex-discrete-manufacturing#_ga=2.217589203.456879781.1646145015-4cec8aa0-f455-11eb-ba8a-a7b9aa0b61ff. 
  6. "FlexSim 2022.0". https://docs.flexsim.com/en/22.0/Reference/ReleaseNotesAndHistory/ReleaseNotesAndHistory.html. 
  7. "News - GoldSim". http://www.goldsim.com/Web/Company/News/. 
  8. "Micro Saint Sharp Homepage". http://www.microsaintsharp.com. 
  9. "RTSync Homepage". http://www.rtsync.com/pages/newsdetail.php?seq=14. 
  10. "Tecnomatix Plant Simulation 15 – What's New?". 2019-05-03. https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/tecnomatix/tecnomatix-plant-simulation-15-whats-new/. 
  11. Software, CreateASoft, Inc - Simulation. "Simcad Pro Process Simulator 12.2". http://www.createasoft.com/Simulation-Software-Press-Releases/category/90/simcad-pro-process-simulator-122-2475. 
  12. "SimEvents - What's New". http://www.mathworks.com/products/simevents/whatsnew.html. 
  13. "CTO Blog – Why SIMUL8 2016 Will Surprise You!". http://blog.simul8.com/why-simul8-2016-will-surprise-you/. 
  14. "Visual Components - 3D Manufacturing Simulation Software". http://www.visualcomponents.com/. 
  15. "CPN Tools - Whats New?"
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  17. "Facsimile News"
  18. "PowerDEVS - Sourceforge release list"
  19. 19.0 19.1 "Ptolemy II Homepage"
  20. "SIM.JS - code.google.com changes"
  21. "SimPy History & Change Log"
  22. "SimPy Documentation"
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