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July 3, 2025
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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology
For decades, industrial control systems have been tightly coupled to hardware. The PLC was a physical device—rack-mounted, cabinet-bound, and often isolated from the broader IT infrastructure. But as industrial automation… Read more
July 1, 2025
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From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE
Let’s be honest—industrial automation isn’t what it used to be. And that’s a good thing. As the lines between OT and IT continue to blur, the need for smarter, more… Read more
June 2, 2025
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Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, improving efficiency and optimizing production processes are crucial to staying competitive. Two groundbreaking technologies at the forefront of this transformation are edge computing and cloud… Read more
June 2, 2025
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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry
Imagine you are in a cutting-edge factory hall. Around you, machines and robots work meticulously, processing massive amounts of data in real-time and responding immediately to changes in the production… Read more
May 9, 2025
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Interview: Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Automation with PLCnext Technology
Imagine a factory where everything runs smoothly and efficiency is at its highest. Suddenly, an unexpected problem arises, and the team must quickly find the cause and fix it. This… Read more
January 28, 2025
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Interview with ´Computer & Automation International´ about the new Virtual PLCnext Control
Welcome to this interesting interview about Virtual PLCnext Control with Dr. Tobias Frank (Vice President Automation Systems of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG) and the magazine Computer&Automation International (edition… Read more
January 14, 2025
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Harnessing Innovation: Festo’s Journey with PLCnext Technology for Next-Gen Automation
Welcome to our exclusive interview with Wolfgang Sperling and Helmut Deichert from Festo. Wolfgang Sperling, Senior Vice President and Head of the Business Unit Electric Automation at Festo, brings decades… Read more
December 4, 2024
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Cyber Resilience Act: Cybersecurity in transition
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) redefines product security. So, what do OT products need to do to stay in the game in the EU? Let’s dive in! Product and… Read more
December 2, 2024
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