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# Visual Components - 3D manufacturing simulation and robot offline programming 
> Visual Components is a global software company that provides 3D manufacturing simulation, factory layout design and robot offline programming tools for engineers, production teams and system integrators. Founded in 1999 and now part of KUKA Group, the company helps organizations design, validate and optimize automated production systems faster, at lower cost and with less risk across many industries. ([visualcomponents.com](https://www.visualcomponents.com/about-us/)) 
Visual Components is a pioneer in 3D manufacturing simulation, focused on helping teams make smarter decisions faster by connecting design, engineering and production workflows on an open and inclusive platform. The company serves manufacturers, system integrators, machine builders, startups and academia worldwide.

## Key Content Links

### Products
* [Products overview](https://www.visualcomponents.com/products/): Overview of Visual Components products for manufacturing simulation, robot offline programming and simulation showcasing.
* [Manufacturing simulation](https://www.visualcomponents.com/products/manufacturing-simulation/): All-in-one 3D manufacturing simulation software for designing, analyzing and validating production layouts and processes, including layout configuration, process modeling, factory simulation and access to the 3D eCatalog.
* [Robot offline programming](https://www.visualcomponents.com/products/robot-offline-programming/): Robot offline programming (OLP) software that supports major industrial robot brands and processes, enabling fast and accurate programming, collision avoidance, virtual commissioning and higher robot utilization.
* [Experience](https://www.visualcomponents.com/products/experience/): Visual Components Experience is for viewing and sharing simulations on mobile devices, desktop or in virtual reality.

### Solutions and use cases
* [Solutions overview](https://www.visualcomponents.com/solutions/): Entry point into solutions by use case, industry, company type and services for planning and managing automated production systems.
* [Industries overview](https://www.visualcomponents.com/industries/): Starting point for industry-specific content covering automotive, electronics, food and beverage, heavy machinery, industrial automation, intralogistics and warehousing, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, packaging and palletizing and white goods.
* [Use cases](https://www.visualcomponents.com/use-cases/): High-level overview of key use cases such as factory layout design, robot programming, virtual commissioning and sales acceleration.
* [Companies](https://www.visualcomponents.com/companies/): Overview of how Visual Components serves different company types, including system integrators, manufacturers, platform customers, startups and academia, with dedicated pages for each audience.

### Resources and learning
* [Case studies](https://www.visualcomponents.com/case-studies/): Real-world case studies showing how companies design, simulate, commission and optimize production systems using Visual Components software.
* [Blog](https://www.visualcomponents.com/blog/): Articles on manufacturing simulation, robot offline programming, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, including product tips and best practices.
* [White Papers & eBooks](https://www.visualcomponents.com/white-papers-ebooks/): Research reports and in-depth eBooks on topics such as skills shortages, Industry 5.0, layout optimization and selling production solutions with 3D simulation.
* [eCatalog](https://www.visualcomponents.com/ecatalog/): Web eCatalog with over 3,500 pre-defined and ready-to-use components, including robots, machines and equipment from many automation brands, for use in simulations.

### Learning and support
* [Support](https://www.visualcomponents.com/support/): Central hub for customer support, including links to the support portal, support email, licensing help and key support policies.
* [Downloads](https://www.visualcomponents.com/downloads/): Download page for Visual Components software installers, release notes, user guides and related tools.
* [Visual Components Academy](https://academy.visualcomponents.com/): Online learning center with video tutorials, courses and guides for learning Visual Components products and use cases.
* [Forum](https://forum.visualcomponents.com/): Community forum where users ask questions, share expertise and discuss simulation and robot offline programming topics.
* [Knowledge base](https://www.visualcomponents.com/knowledge-base/): Entry point to documentation and self-service resources, including links to license portal, system requirements and supported CAD file formats.

### Company and Contact Information
* [About us](https://www.visualcomponents.com/about-us/): Company story, milestones and vision, including its history as a pioneer in 3D manufacturing simulation and its role within KUKA Group.
* [Contact info](https://www.visualcomponents.com/about-us/company-info/): Contact details for global offices (headquarters in Espoo, Finland, plus regional offices in Germany, North America, Japan and Nordic sales).
* [Partners](https://www.visualcomponents.com/partners/): Overview of the global network of partners, resellers and consultants that represent Visual Components in different regions and industries.
* [FAQ](https://www.visualcomponents.com/frequently-asked-questions/): FAQ explaining what Visual Components does, what is specializes in and what unique value it offers

## Last Updated 
November 19, 2025