Simulation Event by KUKA and Visual Components 29th April 2026

Name: Rethinking Simulation – Live at the KUKA Headquarters
Start: 2026-04-29T0:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-29T0:00:00+02:00

Rethinking Simulation – Live at the KUKA Headquarters KUKA and Visual Components cordially invite you to an exclusive in-house simulation event: From Material Flow to Offline Robot Programming.

The future of industrial planning starts here.

Experience how cutting-edge simulation technologies are redefining production processes — from the very first layout concept to intelligent offline robot programming. At this exclusive in-house event hosted by KUKA and Visual Components, you’ll gain hands-on insights, discover real-world use cases, and engage directly with leading experts in digital manufacturing. Step into a world where efficiency, transparency, and planning reliability are elevated to an entirely new level.

The future of industry is built where vision meets precision. With the power of virtual simulation, KUKA and Visual Components are creating an environment where ideas transform into reality faster, smarter, and more sustainably. This event showcases how we are jointly shaping the next era of intelligent manufacturing.

Christoph Schell, Patron of the KUKA & Visual Components Simulation Event

A full day of innovation, insight, and real-world impact

Where vision meets execution.

Join industry leaders, discover cutting-edge technologies, and experience real customer cases that bring the future of automation to life.

Participation is free, but seats are limited. Early registration is recommended.

What to expect

A Strong Start

Begin the day at 9:00 am with meaningful conversations, fresh coffee, and an inspiring welcome that sets the stage for everything ahead.

From concept to reality

Learn how Virtual Commissioning transforms ideas into fully realized solutions, presented by experts shaping the future of engineering.

Real customer success stories

Experience hands-on insights from real-world simulation and OLP projects — practical, relevant, and directly from the field.

A look into the future

Get an exclusive preview of VC 5.0 and upcoming innovations designed to elevate performance, efficiency, and user experience.

Partner innovation spotlight

Gain insights into powerful partner technologies that extend and elevate the ecosystem.

Meaningful dialogue

Engage with thought leaders in a keynote or panel discussion that explores trends, challenges, and opportunities defining the next era of automation.

Networking that matters

Enjoy high-quality finger food during our networking event, conversations that spark new ideas, and a dinner that turns connections into lasting relationships

The official program will end by 5:30 pm. After that you are cordially invited to our networking dinner event with smart conversation with our experts.

Want to know more – get in touch with us @ Simulation Event

After your registration you will get deeper information about the event, accomodation, travel, and more. We are happy to see you at our simulation event.

Manufacturing increasingly depends on how well organizations connect strategy, engineering, and execution. Visual Components brings production line design, manufacturing process simulation, and robot offline programming into one integrated workflow. At this event, we will demonstrate through real customer cases and practical examples how this connected approach works in practice, and how our new 5.0 release strengthens it further.

Mikko Urho, CEO, Visual Components

Customer Use Cases, Keynotes and Sponsorships & Co-Hosts

Customer use case

Koch Steuerungssysteme will present valuable insights into advanced control technologies at the Simulation Event. In his session „Virtual Factories. Real Robots. Control Cabinet in just 2 Minutes. With the XiL-Approach, we crash our Robot Cells first … before the Customer does.“, Christian Koch (CEO) will share forward‑looking perspectives and practical expertise from one of the leading specialists in automation and control systems.
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Customer use case

Bosch Rexroth demonstrates how material flow simulation and a seamless digital engineering toolchain — powered by Visual Components — accelerate automation projects and enhance planning reliability. In their expert session „Material Flow Simulation in Digital Engineering”, “Efficient planning and implementation of automation solutions”, Dominik Groicher (Senior Business Development Manager, Sales Industry Sector FA - Conusmer Packaged Goods DC/SFA3) and Matthias Vietz (Digital Tool Chain Excellence DC-AT/EMX3) show how digital twins, simulation‑driven workflows, and consistent data models help manufacturers reduce errors, shorten project timelines, and optimize performance across the entire lifecycle
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Customer use case

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies will share exclusive insights into future‑focused process technology at the Simulation Event. In their joint session „Transforming the Future of Manufacturing – From Virtualization and Digitalisation to Smart Factory“ , Alexandra Krupp (Director Global Process Technology) and Mika Gebhardt (Process Engineer) will present innovative approaches and best practices from one of the industry’s leading technology partners.
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Customer use case

"From Concept to Reality: Simulation and Visualization in Plant and Process Planning" Benteler Automotive delivers innovative automotive components and manufacturing solutions for leading OEMs worldwide. In this use case, Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fruend ( Project Leader Digital Transformation & Innovation Manufacturing Engineering (ME)) demonstrates how simulation and visualization accelerate plant and process planning—from initial concept to real-world implementation.
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Keynote

The Fraunhofer Institute IPA with Dr.-Ing. Theo Jacobs (Research Team Manager Robot Safety und Cobots) will enrich the Simulation Event with an inspiring keynote about "Safety and CE easier and faster in simulation"

Keywords:

•             The potential of simulation-based planning tools for safety

•             CARA – Computer-Aided Risk Assessment

•             Outlook: How AI can further support us

The Fraunhofer IPA is bringing cutting‑edge insights from research directly to industry. Their experts regularly deliver high‑impact talks on modeling, simulation and AI at leading events.
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Keynote

The Technical University of Ulm (THU) brings an exciting keynote to the Simulation Event as Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Schlickenrieder — expert in production engineering and robotics—takes the stage. With “Robotic Simulation Reimagined: Humans, Machines and Digital Twins in the Future of Work,” he explores how next‑generation robotic simulation is reshaping tomorrow’s workplaces.
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