Industrial Foregoing Mod (1.21.1) – Minefactory Reloaded Reinvention

Available for:ForgeNeoForge

For players who remember MineFactory Reloaded from the 1.7 era, Industrial Foregoing picks up exactly where that classic left off — reimagining its sprawling tech tree for modern Minecraft versions. With over 710,000 downloads on Modrinth and active development through early 2026, this mod by Buuz135 delivers a massive collection of machines for automation, energy generation, farming, and resource processing that can transform any survival world into a fully industrialized operation.

Key Features

  • Full-Scale Industrial Automation — Process ores, handle fluids, and generate power through machines like the Material Stonework Factory and Bioreactor, covering nearly every stage of resource refinement.
  • Automated Farming & Animal Management — The Plant Sower and Harvester handle crop cycles automatically, while the Animal Baby Separator streamlines breeding operations without manual intervention.
  • Mob Processing Systems — Machines like the Mob Crusher and Slaughter Factory let you farm hostile and passive mobs for drops and resources at scale.
  • Fluid Management — Dedicated machines including the Fluid Pump and Fluid Extractor give you fine control over liquid collection, transport, and storage.
  • Universal Energy Compatibility — Accepts Tesla, Redstone Flux (RF), Forge Energy (FE), and Mekanism energy with a clean 1:1 conversion ratio, making it easy to integrate into existing modpacks.
  • Machine Upgrades — Add-ons can be attached to machines to boost productivity and efficiency, letting you scale your factory as resources grow.

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How to Install

  1. Download and install Minecraft Forge (for 1.20.1 and earlier) or NeoForge (for 1.21.1).
  2. Install the required library: Titanium Library for Minecraft 1.15.1+, or Tesla Core Lib + Tesla API for 1.14.4 and older.
  3. Download the Industrial Foregoing .jar file matching your Minecraft version from the link below.
  4. Place the mod file (and its dependencies) into your .minecraft/mods folder.
  5. Launch Minecraft with the correct mod loader profile and verify the mod appears in the mod list.

Requirements

Requirement Details
Mod Loader Forge (1.12–1.20.1) / NeoForge (1.21.1)
Dependencies Titanium Library (1.15.1+); Tesla Core Lib + Tesla API (1.14.4 and older)
Minecraft Version 1.12 – 1.12.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2, 1.20–1.20.1, 1.21–1.21.1

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Huge variety of machines covering farming, mob processing, fluid handling, and energy generation
  • Supports multiple energy systems (RF, FE, Tesla, Mekanism) with seamless 1:1 conversion
  • Actively maintained with updates spanning from 1.12 through 1.21.1
  • Machines can be upgraded with add-ons, providing meaningful progression
  • Open-source under the MIT license

Cons

  • Large tech tree can feel overwhelming for players new to tech mods
  • Requires additional library mods (Titanium or Tesla libs) as dependencies
  • Fabric and Quilt loaders are not supported

Download

Minecraft VersionLoaderDownload Links
For Minecraft 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12
Forge
For Minecraft 1.14.4
Forge
For Minecraft 1.14.4
Forge
For Minecraft 1.15.2
Forge
For Minecraft 1.15.2
Forge
For Minecraft 1.15.2
Forge
For Minecraft 1.15.2
Forge
For Minecraft 1.16.5
Forge
For Minecraft 1.18.2
Forge

For Minecraft 1.19.2
Forge

For Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20
Forge

For Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21

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What's New

  • Industrial Foregoing has been ported to Minecraft 1.21.1 running on the NeoForge loader.
  • The mod continues to receive updates as of February 2026, with ongoing bug fixes and compatibility improvements.
  • The full changelog is maintained on the official GitHub repository.

FAQ

What energy types does Industrial Foregoing support?

Industrial Foregoing natively uses Tesla but also accepts Redstone Flux (RF), Forge Energy (FE), and Mekanism energy. All energy types convert at a 1:1 ratio to Tesla, so you can connect machines from other tech mods without worrying about conversion losses.

Do I need Titanium Library to run Industrial Foregoing?

Yes, for Minecraft 1.15.1 and newer versions you need Titanium Library installed alongside the mod. If you're playing on 1.14.4 or older, you'll need Tesla Core Lib and Tesla API instead.

Is Industrial Foregoing available for Minecraft 1.21?

Yes, Industrial Foregoing supports Minecraft 1.21 and 1.21.1 through the NeoForge mod loader. Earlier versions from 1.12 through 1.20.1 use Minecraft Forge.

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