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October 29, 2026
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MCP for PLCnext Control: Bringing automation context to AI
AI can support engineers during commissioning, diagnostics, and maintenance. But to provide meaningful support in an industrial environment, an AI application needs more than a prompt. It needs access… Read more
October 22, 2026
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Cyber Resilience Act: What does the CRA mean for apps?
Apps have become an indispensable part of modern automation. They add new functions to existing systems, can be used flexibly, and can significantly reduce development times. However, this flexibility… Read more
October 20, 2026
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AI Integration in PLCnext Engineer
AI Integration in PLCnext Engineer Generative AI is finding its way into many software development environments. In industrial automation, however, the requirements differ significantly from those of general software… Read more
October 5, 2026
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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.
With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the European Union is introducing mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements. From December 11, 2027, affected products must comply with the… Read more
October 5, 2026
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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community
What happens when developers, technology partners, users, and automation experts come together to discuss the future of industrial automation? At the PLCnext Community Summit 2026, around 80 participants… Read more
August 19, 2026
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How Virtual PLCnext Control is redefining automation
For decades, industrial automation has been shaped by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Their robustness, deterministic operation, and clear structure have made them the backbone of countless applications. However, as… Read more
August 13, 2026
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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security
Cybersecurity is part of daily responsibilities when machines, plants, controllers, apps and IT systems are interconnected. The more open and networked automation becomes, the more important robust processes, clear… Read more
July 23, 2026
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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users
For the fifth consecutive year, PLCnext Technology by Phoenix Contact has been recognized as “Best in Class” in the PAC Innovation RADAR for Digital Platforms for Industrial Edge… Read more
July 9, 2026
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