Visual Components Launches FactoryLens Simulation Viewport
The new software integrates NVIDIA Omniverse technology to provide photorealistic rendering for digital manufacturing twins.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Visual Components has launched the FactoryLens simulation viewport, an integration that brings NVIDIA Omniverse libraries to manufacturing platforms. This tool allows users to export factory layouts into digital twin environments with high-fidelity visualization.
Why it matters
By integrating NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, this software aims to bridge the gap between abstract simulations and physical accuracy in manufacturing. It provides a foundation for the development of future digital twin and physical AI applications.
The simulation library contains more than 4,000 components that users can export into digital twin environments. Visual Components has been operating for two decades, supporting its global headquarters in Espoo, Finland.
The players
Visual Components
Visual Components is a software company that provides simulation platforms and has global headquarters in Espoo, Finland, with North American operations based in Carmel, Indiana.
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a technology firm that provides the Omniverse, RTX, and PhysX libraries used to enhance the rendering and physics accuracy of digital manufacturing tools.
The details
FactoryLens enables users to export complex factory configurations using Universal Scene Description directly from existing platforms. The tool leverages NVIDIA RTX for photorealistic rendering and NVIDIA PhysX for physics, eliminating the need for separate visualization software.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Visual Components announced the launch of FactoryLens.
Market Landscape
The integration of NVIDIA Omniverse into industrial design tools marks a significant shift toward standardized, photorealistic environments in manufacturing. This move positions the software to compete by offering interoperability through Universal Scene Description.
Manufacturers can now streamline their digital twin workflows by exporting layouts without switching between different visualization programs. This efficiency could reduce the time required to develop and test complex factory configurations.
The takeaway
The deployment of high-fidelity rendering tools allows companies to test complex configurations in a virtual environment before physical construction begins. These digital twin models help teams identify potential layout conflicts that might otherwise be missed during the planning phase.
Further reading
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More information
To learn more about the software, visit the Visual Components company website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fabricating and Metalworking.
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