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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

Discover key takeaways from the PLCnext Community Summit 2026 and learn how open automation drives innovation.
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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.
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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Compare cloud and on-premises solutions for industrial energy management and find the right fit for your infrastructure.
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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure with PLCnext Technology.
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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.
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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…
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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.
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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.
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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…
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PLCnext Community Summit 2026: When a technology becomes a community

Discover key takeaways from the PLCnext Community Summit 2026 and learn how open automation drives innovation.
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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.
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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Compare cloud and on-premises solutions for industrial energy management and find the right fit for your infrastructure.
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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure with PLCnext Technology.
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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.
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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…
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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.
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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.
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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…

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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.  

Discover how the Cyber Resilience Act impacts component selection, product development, and long-term cybersecurity across the entire value chain.
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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…
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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Discover how energy data moves from measurement to energy management with PLCnext Control and edge devices.
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Cyber Resilience Act: Be prepared together.  

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…
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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… Read more
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Virtual PLCnext Control

The world of automation is rapidly evolving, and virtualization is at the forefront of this transformation. But can a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) operate as a virtual device? What… Read more
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Innovative Synergies: Tobias Unger on Yaskawa’s Partnership with PLCnext Technology

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Tobias Unger. He is the General Manager of the European Technology Center at Yaskawa Europe GmbH, specifically within the Drives Motion Controls Division,… Read more
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