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Build and control a virtual factory with the PLCs you already use. 20+ industrial scenes, a library of parts, and no risk to people or equipment.

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Full Ultimate Edition · 30 days · Windows

Factory I/O running a 3D warehouse scene on a laptop, connected to a Siemens S7-1200 PLC

Used to train engineers and technicians in industry, universities and schools worldwide

  • Siemens
  • Tesla
  • Airbus Defence and Space
  • Porsche
  • Samsung
  • LEGO
  • Coca-Cola
  • Volvo
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Nestlé
  • IKEA
  • Bridgestone
  • Michelin
  • Omron
  • Texas State Technical College
  • Tsinghua University
  • Thompson Rivers University
  • INSA Lyon
  • Niagara College Canada
  • Universidad de Sevilla

Battle-tested in training rooms and plants since 2014

Since 2014
in continuous development
10+ years
of regular updates and bug fixes
50+ countries
with authorized resellers

How it works

From scene to running factory in minutes

Factory I/O simulates the plant. Your PLC runs the logic. Trainees see the result in real time.
  1. Factory I/O scene browser showing ready-to-use scenes such as From A to B, Filling Tank and Automated Warehouse

    01

    Pick a scene

    Start from 20+ scenes inspired by common industrial applications, from a simple conveyor to an automated warehouse, or build your own.

  2. Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Advantech hardware alongside a PLC programming tool

    02

    Connect your PLC

    Factory I/O connects to real PLCs, soft PLCs and PLC simulators over Ethernet, OPC UA or Modbus TCP. Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs are plug and play.

  3. Technician measuring a control panel with a multimeter next to a conveyor in Factory I/O

    03

    Train and troubleshoot

    Run your program against a live 3D factory. Inject sensor and actuator faults to practice troubleshooting without risk.

Who it's for

Built for classrooms and plant floors alike

Education

Schools, universities and training centers

  • Teach PLC programming without physical trainers.
  • Train a whole class at once; share licenses with students using share codes.
  • Instructor mode for exercises and fault-finding challenges.
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Industry

Companies, maintenance and automation teams

  • Onboard new technicians on PLC programming before they work on production equipment.
  • Upskill maintenance and automation staff on realistic industrial applications, away from the production line.
  • Train on the Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, OPC UA and Modbus TCP devices your teams already use.
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Why Factory I/O

A real automation lab, without the lab

  • Turn a computer into a PLC training kit

    No risk of injury to people or damage to equipment. A space-saving solution.

  • Works with any PLC

    Connect leading PLC brands over Ethernet, or use OPC UA, Modbus TCP and PLC simulators.

  • Common industrial applications

    Bring large-scale industrial applications into your training.

  • Build your own scenarios

    Create custom training scenarios from a library of industrial parts.

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Compatibility

Works with the hardware and software you already use

Connect your PLC over Ethernet with built-in drivers, OPC UA or Modbus TCP. No extra hardware required.

Editions

One simulator, an edition for every lab

Get everything with Ultimate, or pick the edition that matches your PLC.
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Factory I/O automated warehouse scene with a Visual Studio SDK project, Siemens S7-1200 and Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLCs, and an Advantech USB-4750 board wired to a PLC

Ultimate Edition

  • Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • OPC UA & Modbus TCP
  • Custom I/O drivers (SDK)

From 278€/year

or 765€ one-time

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PLC-specific

Entry-level & software PLC

News

Latest updates

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Release

Factory I/O 2.5.9 maintenance release

Factory I/O v2.5.9 adds long-awaited support for S7-PLCSIM V20, includes minor bug fixes, and updates documentation for CODESYS OPC UA server integration.

Release

Factory I/O 2.5.8 maintenance release

New Factory I/O 2.5.8 maintenance release available. If you've encountered any issues with keyboard input, we strongly recommend updating to this latest version.

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