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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

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IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

CRA is coming – IEC 62443 helps you stay compliant. Discover how Phoenix Contact ensures cybersecurity with certified products and…

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Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Discover how the PLCnext Community Summit sparked innovation, collaboration, and new ideas in open automation. Read the full recap now.

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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready! Discover secure automation solutions and how to meet EU cybersecurity requirements with confidence.

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

Launch of the first Virtual PLCnext Control- redefining industrial automation by turning the PLC into a software-based, containerized solution ready…

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From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Bridge OT and IT with the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE — real-time control, edge analytics and containerized automation in one…

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Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

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IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

CRA is coming – IEC 62443 helps you stay compliant. Discover how Phoenix Contact ensures cybersecurity with certified products and…

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Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Discover how the PLCnext Community Summit sparked innovation, collaboration, and new ideas in open automation. Read the full recap now.

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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready! Discover secure automation solutions and how to meet EU cybersecurity requirements with confidence.

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

Launch of the first Virtual PLCnext Control- redefining industrial automation by turning the PLC into a software-based, containerized solution ready…

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From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Bridge OT and IT with the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE — real-time control, edge analytics and containerized automation in one…

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Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

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Join us at SPS 2025 – Experience the Future of Automation with PLCnext Technology

Discover PLCnext Technology live at SPS 2025 – visit us in Hall 9 and explore automation, digitalization, and innovation.

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Livestreams directly from SPS 2025: Stream our top Highlights

Stream selected highlights from SPS 2025 – automation, digitalization & virtual control insights.

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SPS 2025 Timetable – PLCnext Technology & Phoenix Contact Take the Stage

Live Stage & Streams by Phoenix Contact & PLCnext Technology for the SPS 2025

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Join us at SPS 2025 – Experience the Future of Automation with PLCnext Technology

Discover PLCnext Technology live at SPS 2025 – visit us in Hall 9 and explore automation, digitalization, and innovation.

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Livestreams directly from SPS 2025: Stream our top Highlights

Stream selected highlights from SPS 2025 – automation, digitalization & virtual control insights.

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SPS 2025 Timetable – PLCnext Technology & Phoenix Contact Take the Stage

Live Stage & Streams by Phoenix Contact & PLCnext Technology for the SPS 2025

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Managing renewable energies intelligently and securely together

PLCnext Control as a central component for monitoring and controlling decentralized power generation Medium-voltage systems have to cope with peak loads and distribute energy in the best possible way. The… Read more

April 25, 2024

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PLCnext Control is at the leading edge of secure communication

Certified by DNV according to IEC 61850 Ed. 2.1. and IEC 62351-3 for secure communication in energy management systems We are proud to announce that our PLCnext Control has received… Read more

April 22, 2024

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Stronger together: We enter a strategic technology partnership with Festo

Big announcement and another reason to celebrate Following the celebration of Phoenix Contact’s 100th anniversary last year, we have another reason to continue the festivities. It’s now official:… Read more

April 18, 2024

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Women in Automation – #6 Hannah

From passion to action: Hannah’s role in shaping a sustainable future As we made our way to the coffee machine, discussing the response to our Women in Automation campaign, we… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

The PLCnext Factory

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Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

From Control Cabinet to Edge Intelligence: Meet the VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

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Join us at SPS 2025 – Experience the Future of Automation with PLCnext Technology

Livestreams directly from SPS 2025: Stream our top Highlights

SPS 2025 Timetable – PLCnext Technology & Phoenix Contact Take the Stage

Join us at SPS 2025 – Experience the Future of Automation with PLCnext Technology

Livestreams directly from SPS 2025: Stream our top Highlights

SPS 2025 Timetable – PLCnext Technology & Phoenix Contact Take the Stage

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Managing renewable energies intelligently and securely together

PLCnext Control is at the leading edge of secure communication

Stronger together: We enter a strategic technology partnership with Festo

Women in Automation – #6 Hannah

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