Simulation of a production process using the open-source software blender

Abstract

V diplomskem delu smo raziskali, kako se odprtokodni program Blender uporablja za simulacijo proizvodnih procesov z namenom usposabljanja industrijskih delavcev. Glavni cilj dela je bil izdelati 3D-animacijo, ki je ponazarjala realističen proizvodni proces in služila kot učni pripomoček pri uvajanju zaposlenih. S tem smo prikazali, kako lahko digitalne 3D-simulacije prispevajo k učinkovitejšemu, varnejšemu in bolj stroškovno ugodnemu izobraževanju zaposlenih. V teoretičnem delu smo predstavili ključne tehnologije, koncepte in razvoj digitalnih orodij za industrijsko usposabljanje, v praktičnem delu pa smo v programu Blender zasnovali in izdelali 3D-model proizvodne linije z animacijo ključnih korakov sestave. Animacija omogoča jasno vizualizacijo posameznih postopkov in varno učenje brez fizične izpostavljenosti strojem ali nevarnim okoljem. Dodatno smo izvedli raziskavo, s katero smo preverili uporabnost ustvarjene animacije v primerjavi s klasično dokumentacijo. Rezultati so pokazali, da 3D-simulacije pozitivno vplivajo na razumevanje delovnih nalog, povečujejo ohranjeno znanje in zmanjšujejo število napak. Na podlagi ugotovitev smo pripravili priporočila za uvajanje tovrstnih rešitev v industrijsko izobraževanje in smernice za izboljšanje digitalnih vsebin s pomočjo odprtokodnih orodij.In this thesis, we explored how the open-source software Blender was used to simulate manufacturing processes for the purpose of training industrial workers. The main objective of the thesis was to create a 3D animation that represented a realistic production process and served as an educational tool for employee onboarding. Through this, we demonstrated how digital 3D simulations could contribute to more efficient, safer, and more cost-effective employee training. In the theoretical part, we presented key technologies, concepts, and the development of digital tools for industrial training, while in the practical part, we designed and created a 3D model of a production line in Blender, including animations of the key assembly steps. The animation provided a clear visualization of individual procedures and enabled safe learning without physical exposure to machinery or hazardous environments. Additionally, we conducted a study to evaluate the usefulness of the created animation in comparison with traditional documentation. The results showed that 3D simulations had a positive effect on understanding work tasks, increased knowledge retention, and reduced the number of errors. Based on these findings, we prepared recommendations for the implementation of such solutions in industrial education and guidelines for improving digital learning materials using open-source tools