Towards a Modular IOT Simulation System for Industry

In this article, there is approached the simulation of Industry 4.0 environments, being used as an example, the textile industry. There will be explained the concept of simulating Industry 4.0 factory floors, approaching many topics such as the benefits of this solution, how it can be used in every industry sector, and most importantly the work and research that has been done around the subject area. The textile industry will be used as an example and, therefore, there will be explained later in the document more specific details regarding the appliance of the solution to the industry sector that is being approached. This explanation will include the required materials for the development of a prototype, as well as the used methods and expected results. In terms of results, this study created a scalable architecture and three data models that can config and store the simulation data.