# KUKA acquires Visual Components

KUKA AG has acquired Visual Components, a Finland-based company specializing in 3D simulation software for factory planning. The acquisition was announced on December 20, 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-20
- Where: Finland
- Status: announced
- Products: 3D simulation software for factory planning
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [KUKA](https://endata.com/companies/3695.md) (acquirer)
- [Visual Components](https://endata.com/companies/18063.md) (target)

## Sources

- [kuka.com](https://www.kuka.com/en-de/company/press/news/2017/12/kuka-akquiriert-visual-components), 2017-12-20: "KUKA acquires Visual Components and defines the next level in intelligent automation."
- [visualcomponents.com](https://www.visualcomponents.com/blog/kuka-invests-in-the-factory-of-the-future/), 2017-12-20: "KUKA acquires Visual Components and defines the next level in intelligent automation."
- [vision-systems.com](https://www.vision-systems.com/cameras-accessories/article/16751657/kuka-acquires-3d-manufacturing-simulation-software-company-visual-components), 2018-01-02: "3D simulation is an important element in the design of the factory of the future."
- [roboticsandautomationnews.com](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/category/news/page/663/), 2018-01-23: "Kuka says the acquisition 'defines the next level in intelligent automation'."

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