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Description

The Silo Safety System is designed to protect both drivers and vehicles while preventing material loss in various overhead load situations. This innovative system not only enhances the safety of drivers and their vehicles but also minimizes expensive material wastage and decreases operational downtime at the plant. By employing strategically positioned infrared sensors beneath the silo, the system detects when a vehicle is in place; a "broken" beam between the sensors signifies the presence of a vehicle. The infrared technology ensures that each silo operates only when the truck is correctly positioned. Operators benefit from a fully graphic touchscreen display that shows the activation status of the sensors and the silo gate. Additionally, a manual override option with a redundant loadout system interlock is provided for unique circumstances that do not conform to typical vehicle and loadout scenarios. The system also incorporates advanced scale ticketing software and automation tools, allowing for the digitization of all tickets related to incoming loads at the plant, on-site, and in the office, thereby streamlining operations. Ultimately, the Silo Safety System represents a comprehensive solution for enhancing safety and efficiency in material handling processes.

Description

TruckMaker is an advanced real-time simulation platform designed specifically for the needs of heavy-duty vehicle development and testing, encompassing trucks, construction machinery, buses, semi-trucks, and specialized vehicles. This solution facilitates precise modeling of real-world testing conditions in a virtual environment, thereby enhancing the efficiency of development workflows. By aligning with the automotive systems engineering methodology, TruckMaker allows for continuous development, calibration, testing, and validation of complete vehicle systems within realistic virtual scenarios through test driving simulations. It provides a powerful, real-time vehicle modeling capability that enables the creation of virtual prototypes at the initial phases of the development process. Additionally, users can customize their simulations by integrating their own components or hardware models, further tailoring the simulation experience to their specific requirements. This flexibility and realism make TruckMaker an invaluable tool in the heavy-duty vehicle industry.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

C No 
C++ No 
OpenDrive No 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
OpenDrive Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Command Alkon

Founded

1976

Country

United States

Website

commandalkon.com/products/silo-safety/

Vendor Details

Company Name

IPG Automotive

Founded

1984

Country

Germany

Website

www.ipg-automotive.com/en/products-solutions/software/truckmaker/

Product Features

Safety Management

Audit Management No 
Corrective / Preventive Actions No 
Incident Management No 
Injury Reporting No 
Inspection Management No 
OSHA Recordkeeping No 
Safety Risk Assessment No 
Training Management No 

Product Features

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

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