Factories of the Future: 3D Simulation, Co-Bots & IIoT | Mikko Urho - CEO at Visual Components

The IoT Podcast

In season 4, episode 12 of The IoT Podcast we are joined by Mikko Urho – CEO at Visual Components to navigate the world of 3D simulation and it’s impacts on industrial IoT innovation and co-bot innovation in factories.

We’ll get into what exactly is 3D simulation, how it works and why it is considered the ultimate tool to improve, plan, and predict outcomes on the factory floor. Plus, we’ll dive into the increasing adoption of co-bots, the difference to robots and why more and more factories are using them!

Sit back, relax, tune in and discover…

• (01:54) About Mikko
• (04:25) What does Visual Components do?
• (07:20) Advantages of simulation
• (09:21) Who is using 3D simulation?
• (16:10) How does the 3D simulation platform work? (Demo!
• (19:10) 3D simulation accessibility
• (21:04) How can issues be detected on the platform?
• (23:22) Offline programming of robotics simulation
• (26:20) What are co-bots?
• (28:57) The difference between a robot and a co-bot
• (32:47) Future of 3D simulation
• (35:35) Question from audience
• (38:19) Quick fire questions

And much more!

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Mikko Urho is the CEO at visual Components. He has been an integral part of Visual Components since his start as a summer trainee in 2000. With extensive experience in direct sales, global partner network development, and reseller channel management, he is highly regarded by Visual Components' partners and customers worldwide.

Connect with Mikko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikko-urho-469b81b/

ABOUT VISUAL COMPONENTS

Visual Components is a global leader in manufacturing simulation and 3D digital twin technology. Their cutting-edge solutions optimise operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity for a variety of industries. With a dedicated team and a commitment to innovation, Visual Components is driving the future of manufacturing technology worldwide.

Find out more about Visual Components: https://www.visualcomponents.com/

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