PLCnext Technology developed and driven by Phoenix Contact, connects Festo and Yaskawa within one open ecosystem.

Together, these partners combine control technology, robotics, and automation expertise on a shared platform. PLCnext Technology serves as the foundation that enables seamless integration between systems, devices, and software components.

In the partnership with Festo, PLCnext Technology is integrated into future intelligent devices, enabling flexible and customized automation solutions across pneumatic and electrical applications. At the same time, Yaskawa builds on the open PLCnext Technology Ecosystem to enhance motion control, robotics, and drive solutions, improving performance, connectivity, and system integration.

This shared technology approach enables Phoenix Contact, Festo, and Yaskawa to work together on integrated automation solutions that bridge IT and OT and support scalable, end-to-end applications.

PLCnext Store partners extend the capabilities of PLCnext Technology through ready-to-use software solutions.

In the PLCnext Store, developers and technology partners provide apps, libraries, and complete solutions that can be directly integrated into automation projects. These expand PLCnext Control devices and reduce development effort by reusing proven software components. Partners contribute expertise across domains, enabling flexible and scalable solutions for integration, communication, and data processing.

By connecting developers and users on one platform, the PLCnext Store enables faster implementation and supports customized industrial applications.