Visual Components open house
07 October 2026 - 07 October 2026
We are hosting the Visual components open house, taking place on October 7 2026, 9am-4pm at AMRC Factory 2050.
As one of Visual Components’ key partners in the UK, this event will bring together manufacturers, researchers, technology experts, and industry professionals to explore the latest in simulation, robotics, and production development.
During the day, you can expect:
- Expert presentations from Visual Components, AMRC, and industry partners on simulation, advanced manufacturing, and production development.
- Customer success stories showcasing real-world applications and measurable business benefits.
- Industry insights into how simulation supports innovation, research, and manufacturing excellence.
- Live robotic cell demonstrations and practical examples of robot programming and offline programming workflows.
- A guided tour of AMRC Factory 2050, AMRC’s world-leading digital manufacturing facility
- Dedicated networking opportunities with peers, technology providers, researchers, and manufacturing professionals throughout the day
Agenda
| Time | Session |
| 9am - 9.30am | Sign up, coffee, and networking, live demo stations open |
| 9.30am - 9.40am | Welcome and introduction (Visual Components | Mikko Salminen) |
| 9.40am - 10am | How to ensure success in production development projects with the help of simulation? (Visual Components | Martin Barber ) |
| 10.30am - 11am | Customer success story – Engineering the sales process (Motiontech | George Walsh ) |
| 11am - 11.20am | Coffee break |
| 11.20am - 11.45am | The role of simulation in industrial automation: From cell design to virtual commissioning (AMRC | Muhallab Al Ismaily) |
| 11.45am - 12.15pm | The role of simulation in advanced manufacturing: From factory planning to operational decision support (AMRC|Cansu Kandemir) |
| 12.15pm - 12.30pm | State of the nation & the future of automation (KUKA | Neil Mead ) |
| 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Lunch and networking |
| 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Facility tour + live demonstrations in a robotic cell (AMRC) |
| 2.30pm - 2.50pm | Design once, program automatically (Visual Components |Jaakko Ihalmo) |
| 2.50pm - 3.15pm | Customer success story (TWI –The Welding Institute| Charlotte Tasker-Blake) |
| 3.15pm -3.30pm | Q&A and discussion |
| 3.30pm - 4pm | Networking and live demos at the exhibition area |
The live demonstration area will remain open throughout the event, allowing participants to explore the solutions in detail and receive personalized demonstrations from our experts.
Registration
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