News & Events

Insights, case studies and updates on simulation, digital twin and smart manufacturing.

Webinar | Visual Components & OLP: New Features, Workflows and AI Integration

Explore the latest features, tools, and workflows introduced in releases 5.0 and 5.1 for manufacturing simulation, Virtual Commissioning, offline robot programming, and production system automation.

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Flexcon at SPS Italia 2026: 3D Simulation, AI and Virtual Commissioning

Flexcon at SPS Italia 2026: 3D simulation, energy analysis, virtual commissioning and AI integration for industrial process optimization. Meet us in Parma from May 26 to 28.

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Events | Simulation Event Kuka & Visual Components 2026

Flexcon participates as an official sponsor at the Simulation Event by KUKA and Visual Components 2026, focused on industrial simulation, Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning.

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New Release | What changes when simulation is fully integrated with automation systems?

Visual Components 5.0 improves integration with PLCs, robots and real-time data, enabling more reliable and actionable industrial simulation

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Insights | Digital Twin and Digital Factory Compared: Definitions and Applications in Production Systems

Digital Twin and Digital Factory are often confused. This article clarifies their definitions, functional differences and the role of simulation in industrial systems.

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Webinar | Offline Robot Programming: Efficiency, Flexibility, and Validation with Visual Components OLP

Webinar on offline robot programming and 3D simulation with Visual Components OLP.

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Toolkit | Automate repetitive layouts using Autodesk’s FlexSim User Commands

We’ve created a User Command in FlexSim to automate the generation of repetitive layouts.
Request the script and try it out today.

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Use Case | Optimization of Assembly Lines with 3D Simulation

Use case: 3D simulation to optimize KONE’s new assembly line for elevator control panels, improving flows, quality, and production continuity.

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Insights | FlexSim Emulation Module

Explore the advanced features of FlexSim’s 2024 Emulation Module, a cutting-edge tool for virtual commissioning and seamless integration with automation systems using protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley. Available exclusively through Flexcon.

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New Release | Visual Components 4.10 New realease

Discover the groundbreaking features of Visual Components 4.10. Transform your manufacturing processes and push the boundaries of design.

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New Release | Energy-Use Simulations for Greener Factories: Flexcon Helios for FlexSim at Autodesk University 2024

Flexcon at NTI’s Digital Manufacturing Conference 2024

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New Release | Ergonomics with Visual Components 4.9 and RULA

The RULA component simplifies ergonomic assessment, optimizing human-machine collaboration and enhancing operator well-being.

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Insights | Simulation software included in “Transizione 5.0” Measure

Software can be included as an asset in the Transizione 5.0 measure, provided it is part of projects aimed at improving operational efficiency.

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Insights | Unlocking efficiency with OLP: the transformative benefits of offline programming

Offline programming (OLP) reduces downtime by allowing systems to work while new programs are developed and tested in a virtual environment.

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Insights | Digital twin vs digital shadow vs digital model: key differences explained

What’s the difference between a digital twin, a digital shadow, and a digital model? Let’s explore how these technologies work and why the digital twin is essential for optimizing manufacturing production.

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Insights | Digital twin for predictive analysis in the medical equipment industry

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Insights | Industrial sustainability: the Lean & Green approach for logistics and manufacturing

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Event | Flexcon at NTI’s Digital Manufacturing Conference 2024

Flexcon at NTI’s Digital Manufacturing Conference 2024. This prestigious event will be held on Thursday, June 27 in the beautiful location of Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese (MI).

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Event | Simulation for innovation and sustainable industries: key takeaways from our participation in SPS Italia 2024

Simulation for innovation and sustainable industries: an exceptional opportunity to engage with cutting-edge industrial technologies.

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Event | Flexcon’s simulation at SPS Italia | May 28-30 2024 at Fiere di Parma.

Flexcon presents itself in Parma, at the forefront of industrial automation and digitization, providing forward-thinking and sustainable solutions.

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Event | What’s new in Visual Components 4.9

Introducing Visual Components 4.9 – New release improves clarity in production planning and optimization, large projects made easier.

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Insights | Ensuring success of manufacturing projects: a guide to smart simulation & planning

A short guide to ensuring the success of manufacturing projects through smart simulation and planning.

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Event | Flexcon to Showcase at SPS Italia 2024 in Parma, Italy

Flexcon will participate in the 12th edition of the SPS Italia Exhibition: industrial innovation and sustainability, @Parma – May 2024.

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Insights | 3D Simulation for sustainable warehouse automation in Industry 5.0

Incorporating 3D simulation into warehouse management not only resonates with the principles of Industry 5.0 but also fosters sustainability through low waste and high efficiency.

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Simulation: key strategy for cost reduction and sustainability enhancement.

Manufacturing companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Careful management of resources is key to remaining competitive in the global marketplace. This is where virtual simulation comes into play as a crucial part of a sustainability strategy in manifacturing and logistics operations.

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Insights | The remarkable future of industrial automation: introducing virtual commissioning.

Virtual commissioning can be based entirely on the use of simulation to test and optimize manufacturing systems prior to their physical construction.

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Insights | Integrating process simulation with design tools: the rationale behind Autodesk’s acquisition of FlexSim

By integrating FlexSim with Autodesk’s suite of design tools, users gain valuable insights into production flow and performance metrics, seamlessly transitioning from design to operational analysis within a unified platform.

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Event | Flexcon workshop on Digital Twin @ SPS 2023 – Parma, Italy

On the last day of SPS in Parma, Italy, Flexcon organized a workshop on the topic of Digital Twin in business sustainability.

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Event | SPS Italy exhibition, 2023 edition: Flexcon thrilled to attend.

We are pleased to announce our participation in the next edition of SPS Italia, the automation and digital exhibition for smart and sustainable industry. The event, organized by Frankfurt Messe Group, will be held in Parma, Italy, May 23-25, 2023.

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