# Blue Workforce acquires Coppelia Robotics

Blue Workforce A/S acquired Coppelia Robotics GmbH, the developer of V-REP simulation software, in a merger effective December 28, 2016. The combined entity will pursue robotics accessibility and launch BlueReality, a V-REP-powered robotics design tool.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-28
- Status: completed
- Products: V-REP simulation software, BlueReality robotics design tool
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Blue Workforce A/S](https://endata.com/companies/16624.md) (acquirer)
- [Coppelia Robotics GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/16625.md) (target)

## Sources

- [mynewsdesk.com](https://www.mynewsdesk.com/dk/blue-workforce/news/blue-workforce-acquired-coppelia-robotics-the-v-rep-company-328498), 2017-01-17: "It is a move that was mend to happen, and I’m excited about joining with Blue Workforce, and the extended opportunities it brings"

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