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Factory IO
Factory I/O is a next-generation 3D factory simulation software specifically designed for learning, teaching, and testing PLC, SCADA, or other control systems.
Instead of just seeing dry numbers or logic symbols on a computer screen, this software provides users with a vivid, intuitive environment complete with industrial equipment such as conveyor belts, sensors, robotic arms, and control buttons. You can connect your PLC program to Factory I/O to control this “virtual factory” to operate just like the real thing.
Factory I/O is not just a simple simulation tool, but a perfect bridge to enhance automation programming skills in a visual, dynamic, and secure way. Whether you are a student just starting out or a seasoned engineer looking to optimize system code, this is definitely an indispensable software in your toolkit. See more BricsCAD
Features
- This software boasts several outstanding advantages that place it at the top of the list of automation simulation tools:
- Intuitive and realistic 3D graphics: High-quality graphical interface allows users to easily observe every aspect of the production line, from the movement of goods to the operation of actuators.
- Extensive industrial component library: Over 80 standard industrial components are integrated, including conveyor belts, sensors (optical, proximity, ultrasonic), sorting mechanisms (pusher, sorter), industrial elevators, and workpiece distribution units.
- Scene building system: Provides over 20 sample scenarios ranging from easy to difficult (such as sorting goods by color, size, and intelligent AS/RS warehouse systems). In addition, users can completely drag and drop to build a factory according to their own specifications.
- Fault Injection: This feature allows you to intentionally damage a sensor or jam a conveyor belt to test whether your control program can handle real-world fault scenarios.
- One of the reasons Factory I/O is so powerful is its flexible connectivity with most popular PLCs and programming software currently available through its built-in driver system:
- Siemens: Supports direct connection to physical or virtual PLCs (PLCSIM) of the S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300, and S7-400 series via TIA Portal or dedicated software.
- Schneider Electric: Excellent compatibility with EcoStruxure Machine Expert or SoMachine PLCs via Modbus TCP/IP protocol.
- Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley): Seamless connection with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, or Micro800.
- Universal connection standards: Supports OPC Client DA/UA and Modbus TCP/IP Server/Client, allowing connection to any hardware or software that supports these industrial standards (such as SCADA software, LabVIEW, C#, Python…).
- Board emulation: Supports connection to Arduino or other microcontrollers via SDK.
System requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7/8/10
- Free hard disk space: 1 GB free HDD
- Memory installed: 8 GB free HDD
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
Factory IO Free Download
Factory IO 2.5.8 x64
Factory IO 2.5.2 x64
How to install
- Turn off anti-virus software (Note also turn off Windows Defender)
- Unzip the downloaded software
- Run Setup to install the software
- Follow the instructions in \readme.txt
- Done








