DELMIA Robotics Ranks #1 in Offline Programming for Robotics Software

In a recent competitive ranking conducted by ABI Research, DELMIA, a Dassault Systèmes’ brand, has emerged as the top robotics software in Offline Programming (OLP) in industrial manufacturing, achieving an overall score of 88.8. Achieving impressive scores in both innovation (89.0) and implementation (88.5), DELMIA Robotics stands as the preferred choice for manufacturers across industries.

What is DELMIA Robotics?

DELMIA Robotics is an advanced robotics programming and simulation solution offered by Dassault Systèmes, designed to optimize and manage robotic systems in industrial manufacturing. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, DELMIA Robotics enables manufacturers to simulate, program, and virtually commission robots across various applications, from assembly and welding to material handling and surface treatment.

Best-in-class solution

DELMIA Robotics earned its top ranking due to its exceptional performance in both innovation and implementation, scoring high in each category.

• Innovation (89.0): DELMIA’s ability to simulate entire workflows, beyond individual robots, sets it apart. The seamless integration with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables manufacturers to take advantage of a fully digital environment that connects design, simulation, and production.
• Implementation (88.5): With support for over 2,000 robot models and a vast range of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), DELMIA Robotics is adaptable to diverse manufacturing environments. Its global footprint, with technical support in over 100 countries, ensures that customers can rely on continuous access to innovation and assistance, making it an ideal solution for manufacturers of all sizes​

Seamless Integration and Digital Continuity

One of DELMIA Robotics’ most significant advantages is its seamless integration with CAD software, such as SOLIDWORKS and CATIA, which ensures full digital continuity from design to production. This integration allows manufacturers to instantly reflect any product design changes made in the simulation, enabling real-time adjustments and significantly reducing time-to-market.

For manufacturers, this means that new product designs, adjustments, or updates can be incorporated into simulations without any downtime. By linking design and production through a digital twin, DELMIA Robotics ensures that manufacturers can optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver faster results.

Flexibility and Adaptability for High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing

As manufacturers increasingly require flexible solutions to accommodate high-mix, low-volume production runs, DELMIA Robotics delivers unmatched customization capabilities. The platform supports over 2,000 robot models and is PLC agnostic, meaning it can be easily integrated with various types of hardware and software. This adaptability is critical for manufacturers who need to rapidly adjust processes to meet changing demands.

In addition to its broad hardware support, DELMIA Robotics offers open APIs and scripting capabilities in C++ and Dassault Systèmes’ proprietary Enterprise Knowledge Language (EKL), enabling users to customize the system to their specific needs. This makes DELMIA Robotics an essential tool for manufacturers who require rapid reconfiguration and process flexibility.

Ease of Use and Democratization of Robotics Programming

One of the challenges of adopting advanced robotics in manufacturing is the complexity of programming and managing robotic systems. DELMIA Robotics addresses this challenge by offering a highly intuitive and user-friendly interface. Features such as a virtual teach pendant, no-code/low-code programming options, and a simplified graphical user interface (GUI) make robotics programming accessible to engineers with varying levels of experience.

This ease of use significantly reduces the time and effort required to program robots, allowing engineers to quickly deploy and optimize their robotic systems. Moreover, the platform’s democratization of robotics programming means that even engineers who are new to robotics can take advantage of its powerful capabilities without extensive training.

Industry contextualization

In the Automotive Industry, DELMIA Robotics plays a pivotal role in the Body-in-White (BIW) stage of production, where the car’s structural framework is assembled before the application of paint. This critical phase involves complex processes such as spot welding, riveting, and material handling, all of which require precise robot programming and coordination. DELMIA Robotics excels in simulating and optimizing these operations, ensuring that the robots work seamlessly together to assemble the body structure with high efficiency and accuracy. Also, by offering virtual commissioning and offline programming capabilities, DELMIA enables automotive manufacturers to validate and fine-tune their processes digitally, ensuring rapid deployment and reduced disruptions during production.

In the Aerospace and Defense Industry, where precision and safety are paramount, DELMIA Robotics is used to program and simulate robots for complex processes like drilling, riveting, and milling aircraft components. The platform’s ability to simulate the entire workflow, combined with advanced collision detection and reach analysis, ensures safe and efficient manufacturing of aircraft components. Additionally, its Virtual Twin Experience enables aerospace manufacturers to validate production systems before deploying them, minimizing errors and downtime during critical phases of production.

For Industrial Equipment manufacturers, DELMIA Robotics offers significant advantages by enabling the seamless integration of robots in highly customized production processes. The platform supports tasks such as welding, cutting, and assembly, while also providing the flexibility to adapt to design changes and new product variations. Industrial equipment manufacturers benefit from DELMIA Robotics’ ability to optimize complex operations and ensure that the robots are precisely programmed to handle heavy and intricate machinery. The integration with virtual commissioning further allows these manufacturers to test robotic systems in a digital environment before deploying them on the shop floor, reducing costly downtime and ensuring operational continuity.

Our Commitment

At Dassault Systèmes, our mission is to empower industries to create a sustainable future by blending the virtual and real worlds, and DELMIA Robotics plays a key role in achieving that vision. Whether it’s enabling manufacturers to rapidly adapt to changing demands, reducing time-to-market with digital continuity, or democratizing advanced robotics programming, DELMIA Robotics embodies our commitment to driving innovation and excellence across industries. This recognition as the top OLP solution by ABI Research reflects not only the technological capabilities of DELMIA Robotics, but also our broader vision of shaping a more resilient and efficient manufacturing landscape.

Ready to discover how DELMIA Robotics can transform your operations and position your business for future success? Download the ABI Research report now and see why DELMIA Robotics is ranked #1 in the industry.