Lab Overview

The Systems Modeling and Optimization Lab provides high-performance computer resources for modeling, analysis, and optimization of complex systems.  The lab provides both space and equipment needed to support these activities. 

Summary of Software Tools Available in the Lab

Systems Modeling and Optimization Software

• Mathematical Programming and Optimization: Gurobi, AMPL, Knitro, Tora, and Matlab
• Simulation: ARENA and Simio
• Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis: Minitab and R
• Facilities Planning: Layout-iQ
• Manufacturing/Engineering Drawing Tools: Solid Works, MasterCAM, and AutoCAD
• Automation: Labview and Siemens Simatic Step 7
• Sustainability: SimaPro

Computing Equipment

• The lab is equipped with 16 desktop PC computers with access to a high performance multi-node research computing resource available through RIT Research Computing  (rc.rit.edu)