u/methodmanbolan

Hi guys, so im a meche looking in to learning plc programming and general automation, i have gotten to a point where i can comfortably write st and ladder logic for most stuff and would like to have a way of simulating. So normally i have been thinking is factory io a good software for it, is it really used in the industry and is it a good way to actually get some experience so i can at least lend a junior tech or automation engineering job?.. one more thing i am pretty good with single board CPUs and microcontrollers and proficient in tools like matlab and c/c++ programming so plc programming wouldn't be the only skill i bring to a job. And have much experience with robotics as i competed in one during my studies.