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S7-PLCSIM Advanced V8.0: New Docs and Samples
We have updated our documentation, tutorials, and sample projects to fully support Siemens S7-PLCSIM Advanced V8.0.
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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.
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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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Factory I/O 2.5.7 maintenance release
Factory I/O 2.5.7 is now available, featuring support for Siemens Open Controller 1515SP-PC2 PLCs and S7-PLCSIM V5.4 SP8. This update also fixes issues with Pick & Place handling Stackable Boxes and ensures proper deletion of cached floating licenses on quit.
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Factory I/O 2.5.6 released
Factory I/O 2.5.6 is now available for download. This release includes changes to parts, driver improvements, licensing fixes, and an experimental upscaling feature valuable for users running Factory I/O on high-resolution displays.
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Factory I/O 2.5.5 released
Factory I/O 2.5.5 addresses urgent issues related to Advantech USB-4750 interface boards, Siemens PLCSIM, and possible crashes on low-performance systems.
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Factory I/O 2.5.4 hotfix released
This is a hotfix for the regression found in the contains filter of the OPC UA driver.
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Factory I/O 2.5.3 released
The new release of Factory I/O 2.5.3 is now available for download. This version includes fixes for several major bugs found in the core of Factory I/O. It also improves the stability and performance of the OPC UA driver and includes updated Siemens documentation (manual and tutorials).
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New pricing coming soon
Starting February 9, we're changing Factory I/O prices, our first price increase in six years.
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Factory I/O 2.5.2 released
The new release of Factory I/O 2.5.2 is now available for download. This update includes a new feature to drag parts in run mode, allows fine positioning of sensors and adds Web API PUT verbs for forcing tag values and injecting on/off failures, as well as many bug fixes and overall improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.5.1 available
Version 2.5.1 is now available for download. This update includes several bug fixes and overall improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.5.0 released
Factory I/O 2.5.0 has been released. This release brings quality of life improvements when working with scene files, several enhancements to Modbus, OPC drivers and the driver window and an updated Factory I/O SDK for .NET Standard. Note that starting with version 2.5.0, on-premise license servers are no longer supported.
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Factory I/O 2.4.6 released
The new release of Factory I/O 2.4.6 is now available for download. This release improves sound effects, includes an experimental web server, and several bug fixes. We recommend that all Factory I/O users update to this latest stable release.
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Factory I/O 2.4.5 hotfix available
The Factory I/O 2.4.5 hotfix is available for download. This release includes several bug fixes and improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.4.4 available
The new release of Factory I/O 2.4.4 is now available for download. This release includes a new driver for S7-PLCSIM Advanced, improved OPC UA/DA drivers and several bug fixes and improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.4.3 hotfix available
The new release of Factory I/O 2.4.3 is now available for download. This hotfix includes several bug fixes and improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.4.2 hotfix available
Update to Factory I/O 2.4.2 now. This hotfix includes several bug fixes and improvements.
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Factory I/O 2.4.1 hotfix released
Factory I/O 2.4.1 hotfix includes several bug fixes and improvements - update now!
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Free additional license seats for online courses
In response to the global pandemic we are offering additional license seats to all Factory I/O organizational customers.
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Factory I/O 2.4.0 released
Factory I/O 2.4.0 includes shareable cloud licenses, redesigned OPC DA & UA drivers as well as many bug fixes, enhancements and new features.
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Factory I/O 2.3.6 released
The new release of Factory I/O 2.3.6 is now available for download. This hotfix includes many bug fixes reported by the community, as well as several enhancements.
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Factory I/O 2.3.5 released
Version 2.3.5 has been released! This hotfix includes many bug fixes reported by the community, as well as several enhancements.
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Factory I/O 2.3.4 released
Version 2.3.4 has been released! We strongly recommend that all Factory I/O users update to this latest stable release.
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Factory I/O 2.3.3 released
Version 2.3.3 is now live! We recommend that all Factory I/O users update to this latest stable release, which includes many bug fixes reported by the community, as well as several enhancements.
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Factory I/O community showreel 2018
Some of our favorite Factory I/O moments and creations of 2018. We want to thank our amazing community for the support and ideas you have provided. Looking forward to an even better 2019!
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Factory I/O 2.3.2 released
Version 2.3.2 is now live! We recommend that all Factory I/O users update to this latest stable release, which includes many bug fixes reported by the community, as well as several enhancements.
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Real Games moves to a new office
Real Games moved to a new office in Gondomar, Porto district, Portugal. The new office is designed as a balanced working environment, with a mix of collaboration zones, personal offices and open-space work areas. Distinctive interior decor elements include wood, concrete and black wall castings and ceiling.
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Factory I/O 2.3.1 released
We recommend that all Factory I/O users update to this latest stable release, which includes many bug fixes reported by the community, as well as several enhancements.
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Factory I/O 2.3.0 now available
Factory I/O 2.3.0 includes significant gains in overall performance and stability, exciting new features, many new parts and tons of bug fixes.
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Factory I/O at Rioja Skills 2018
Real Games was one of the official sponsors of the Industrial Control section at Rioja Skills 2018.
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Factory I/O 2.2.4 released!
The new release of Factory I/O 2.2.4 is now available for download at factoryio.com. This version fixes frame drops when using hardware keys.
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Factory I/O 2.2.3 released
The new release of Factory I/O 2.2.3 is now available for download at factoryio.com. See the release notes for the new features, improvements and fixes.
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Factory I/O 2.2.0 released!
The new release of Factory I/O 2.2.0 is now available for download at factoryio.com. This release includes significant gains in overall stability, enhancements to scene editing and parts, and major improvements to licensing. See the release notes for the new features, improvements and fixes.
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Factory I/O updated to version 2.1.3
This release improves failure injection and licensing, fixes several parts and adds Traditional Chinese.
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Factory I/O updated to version 2.1.2
Factory I/O 2.1.2 adds German and Spanish and supports the latest LOGO! 0BA8 firmware.
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Galicia Skills 2016 sponsored by Real Games
Real Games was one of the official sponsors of the Industrial Control section at the International Fair of Galicia – Galicia Skills 2016.
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Get a free update to Factory I/O 2.1!
Factory I/O 2.1 is out today, and the update is free for all users!
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Factory I/O wins Best Simulation at the Unity Awards 2016!
Real Games came back from the Unite 2016 conference in Los Angeles with the Best Simulation award for Factory I/O!
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Factory I/O is a finalist in the 2016 Unity Awards!
We are proud to announce that Factory I/O has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Unity Awards in the BEST VIZSIM PROJECT category!
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Real Games celebrates its 10th anniversary!
Real Games is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In these 10 years we have created four educational software products – ITS PLC, HOME I/O, CONNECT I/O and Factory I/O.
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Factory I/O at Cisco Live event!
Factory I/O is proving to be a valuable tool outside the scope of PLC programming. Our customer Cisco used Factory I/O to demonstrate IOx and Fog Applications at the Cisco Live event!
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Factory I/O 2.0 at Hannover Messe 2016
Our colleagues from Critical Manufacturing brought Factory I/O to Hannover Messe 2016 (April 24–28), which covered a broad range of themes from R&D, industrial automation and IT to environmental technology.
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Factory I/O 2.0 beta version at MES Portugal 2016
The beta version of Factory I/O 2.0 was presented at the MES Portugal 2016 exhibition. The event gathered more than 300 professionals interested in Industry 4.0, including computerized systems, the Internet of Things and analytical tools used in manufacturing.
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Real Games at Wuhan University of Science and Technology in Hubei
A Real Games representative spoke at WUST – Wuhan University of Science and Technology in Hubei, China, at the 7th Seminar on the Theme of the National Undergraduate Mechanical Innovational Design Competition and Fischertechnik Innovative Teaching Exchange.
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Factory I/O 1.0.0 released! Download a trial!
Factory I/O has just been launched! Factory I/O is a real-time sandbox for automation training and a major evolution of the ITS PLC concept. Visit the Factory I/O page to learn more.
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Factory I/O featured in Manufacturing Automation magazine
The new software we’re developing, Factory I/O, was featured in the January/February edition of Manufacturing Automation magazine.
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Real Games in Las Vegas at ACTE CareerTech Expo 2013
Real Games exhibited in Las Vegas at ACTE CareerTech Expo 2013, on December 5–6. Thank you for stopping by our booth as we were exhibiting our newest software!
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