Visual Components partners with Software Toolbox for OPC Solutions

December 19, 2007, Charlotte, NC and Helsinki Finland: Visual Components Oy and Software Toolbox Inc. are proud to announce a cooperation agreement where INGEAR OPC Servers will be available as a trial version for customers using Visual Components PLC Add-on software.

Visual Components' PLC Add-on software connects their 3DCreate digital factory model with the INGEAR OPC servers, allowing controls engineers to simulate and verify new production logics destined for the shop-floor very cost effectively.  The INGEAR OPC Servers provide standards based connectivity to Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Modicon/Schneider, Omron, and GE Fanuc PLCs for the Visual Components PLC Add-on software. 

Visual Components PLC Add-on introduces control validation to the design process. Control engineers can test shop floor logics in a safe and convenient environment at full production speeds. Errors are caught in the digital factory instead of during installation and ramp-up. This shortens the overall project time significantly. "We chose the INGEAR OPC server product line as it comes with excellent customer support from Software Toolbox, was easy to implement and it supports a variety of different PLC controllers" says Craig Lybeck, Visual Components Sales Director.

John Weber, President & Founder of Software Toolbox adds, "The implementation of Digital Factory models are something that has been wished for by users for a long time as way to reduce engineering costs, speed implementation, and maximize results from control system implementations. The Visual Components suite of products is bringing those wishes to a reality and we are pleased to support their efforts by providing live device connectivity solutions."

About Visual Components

Visual Components is the rising star in the world of 3D manufacturing simulation and visualization. With a new generation of simulation products, Visual Components offers machine builders, system integrators and companies using complex turnkey manufacturing solutions a simple, quick and highly cost effective way to build and validate their total process solutions. www.visualcomponents.com

For more information about Visual Components:

Craig Lybeck
Sales Director
Visual Components Oy
+358 9 323 22 50