Set the facility
Enter the building envelope, optional site boundary, column grid and required clearances.
How to use SLP Studio
Build, optimize and defend a layout in one connected study.
Choose Factory Layout / Manufacturing, Warehouse & Distribution, Healthcare or Construction Site Logistics. Add planning units, relationships, movement and fixed constraints; then optimize, compare and export the selected concept.
Sample project includedNo CAD required to startEvery step remains editable
SLP STUDIO · BLOCK LAYOUT
New Plant ProjectVALID LAYOUT
ReceivingRaw MaterialAssemblyMachiningWeldingQualityPackagingShipping
✦ OPTIMIZE9 flow connectionsMaterial movement defined
Scenario readySave and compare
Quick start
The complete study in eight steps.
Each step builds on the same project model. You can move backward, edit an assumption and immediately see the result change.
Add SPUs
Drag activity types onto the Block Layout and enter their required dimensions.
Add assets
Place fixed equipment, routes, doors, cranes, utilities and material-handling objects.
Define REL data
Assign AEIOUX closeness ratings and flow/day values to every meaningful activity pair.
Review diagrams
Use the REL Diagram, REL Chart, Material Flow and From-To Matrix to validate inputs.
Optimize
Lock what cannot move, review open checks and improve the current working layout.
Save scenarios
Save a Baseline and alternatives, then open, edit and compare the strongest options.
Export the study
Download DXF, SVG, CSV, JSON or a complete PDF report directly to your device for engineering review.
Guided workflow
Explore the dashboard step by step.
Select a stage to see what users enter, what the platform calculates and what should be checked before moving forward.
Define the planning boundary
Start with real dimensions. The building is the operational envelope; the optional site boundary represents roads, parking, truck courts and outdoor storage.
Place SPUs and physical assets
Add planning units and assets from the field-aware palettes, confirm their dimensions and position them before defining relationships. The selected project field changes terminology and sample labels without changing the underlying planning method.
ReceivingRaw MaterialAssemblyMachiningQualityShipping
Enter closeness and movement data
Use AEIOUX ratings for required proximity and flow/day for movement quantity. Keep these separate: two activities can be close for safety, communication or shared services even when material flow is low.
Validate the planning logic visually
The REL Diagram reveals affinity clusters. The REL Chart preserves the complete pair-by-pair record. Material Flow and From-To Matrix reveal sequence and movement quantity.
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320/day270/day250/day220/day180/dayPrepare and run optimization
Lock fixed SPUs and assets, resolve or accept legitimate checks, then click Optimize. The optimizer rearranges only the objects it is permitted to move.
Save, reopen and compare alternatives
Save the reference state as Baseline. Create scenarios from the Baseline or from a previous scenario. Comparison always reports each selected alternative against the saved Baseline.
BASELINE
SCENARIO 2 · OPTIMIZED
TRAVEL-24%
ADJACENCY91%
UTILIZATION78%
OPEN CHECKS0
Measure the current alternative
Review material travel, average flow distance, AEIOUX satisfaction, utilization, open checks and overall layout quality before selecting the preferred scenario.
Adjacency satisfaction
Logistics and utilization
Longest active flow191.8 ft
Active flow links9
Locked objects3
Available expansion71.9%
Save the full model and export deliverables
Use JSON to preserve the editable project on your own device. Export the Current Layout, Baseline or any scenario individually, or generate the complete decision report.
DWG-ready DXFContinue detailed work in CAD.
Vector diagramsBlock Layout, REL, flow and dashboard.
Engineering dataMetrics, SPU schedule and REL data.
Editable projectPreserves scenarios and study inputs.
Complete layout reportLayouts, scenarios, metrics, flows, relationships and audit trail.
Live product walkthrough
Watch the study build itself.
The animation below moves through project setup, REL data, material flow, optimization and scenario results. Use the controls to pause or jump to any stage.
1. Define the facility
Set the building, site boundary and planning grid.
PROJECT SETUP
SPUs + INDUSTRIAL ASSETS
ReceivingRaw MaterialMachining
WeldingAssemblyQuality
PackagingShipping
CRANE
3 locked objects
REL CHART + MATERIAL FLOW
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OPTIMIZED BLOCK LAYOUT
ReceivingRaw MaterialMachining
WeldingAssemblyQuality
PackagingShipping
CRANE
Travel -24%0 open checks
SCENARIO RESULTS
BASELINE
SCENARIO 2
Best practices
Build a study that stays fast, clear and defensible.
These habits reduce overlap, improve optimization quality and make the final report easier to explain.
Dimension before stacking
Add an SPU, enter its realistic dimensions and position it before dropping the next. Avoid piling many default objects in one corner.
Separate flow from closeness
Use flow/day for movement quantity and AEIOUX for required proximity. Do not force every strong relationship to carry material flow.
Lock only true constraints
Lock structural, utility or operationally fixed objects. Too many locks can prevent the optimizer from finding a meaningful alternative.
Review open checks
Resolve legitimate clashes or accept unavoidable conditions with a documented reason before saving the scenario.
Optimize before scenario saving
Save scenarios after meaningful edits and optimization. This prevents duplicate alternatives and produces useful comparison metrics.
Preserve the editable project
Download the JSON project file with the final report and keep your own backup. It keeps scenarios, geometry, relationships, flows, locks and accepted checks together without uploading the project to KUSTOM KO.
Start with a real study
Load the sample project or build your first layout from a blank facility.
The sample includes ten SPUs, five assets, defined relationships and material-flow data so you can explore the full workflow immediately.