Technical Journal, Vol. 18 No. 3, 2024.
Review article
https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20240423112303
Development and Control of Virtual Industrial Process using Factory IO and MATLAB
Goran Munđar
orcid.org/0000-0001-5387-8915
; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
*
Miha Kovačič
; Štore Steel d.o.o. Železarska 3, 3220 Štore, Slovenia / University of Ljubljana, Faculty of mechanical engineering, Aškerčeva cesta 6, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Uroš Župerl
; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Smetanova 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the strategic adoption of virtual manufacturing methods has emerged as a key driver for companies seeking to streamline operations and expedite product launches in a cost-effective manner. This progressive approach involves the creation of a synthetic and interconnected environment, empowered by advanced software tools and systems, including Virtual Reality and Simulation technologies, tailored to optimize industrial processes. Our methodology employs a unique combination of two simulation software tools: Factory I/O for process development and MATLAB for control program implementation. Furthermore, we explore the use of the Modbus TCP/IP communication protocol as the framework for seamless interaction between these software tools during simulation. This research presents practical insights into the transformative potential of virtual manufacturing, showcasing its real-world application in enhancing operational efficiency and agility within industrial settings.
Keywords
Factory I/O; MATLAB; Modbus TCP/IP; simulation technologies; virtual manufacturing
Hrčak ID:
319192
URI
Publication date:
5.9.2024.
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