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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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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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Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

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Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

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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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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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Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

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Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

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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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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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What is edge computing and when is it useful?

The trend towards digitization involves both opportunities and risks for the industry because digitization requires large computing power and storage capacities. Industrial cloud computing enables companies to process and evaluate… Read more

March 4, 2021

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Safety meets Security

Safety plays a central role in automation. In the past, the areas of safety and security could be considered separately. However, digitalization and the networked automation systems of Industry 4.0… Read more

February 4, 2021

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Augmented Reality in Production

Augmented reality (AR) can make many processes in manufacturing even more efficient. Especially in complicated changeover processes or maintenance work, the technology offers high savings potential. The cost of implementation… Read more

January 13, 2021

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Visit from the future: Five stumbling blocks you should avoid when introducing your cobot

Alexander Kost works as a robotics engineer in the manufacturing engineering interface department of Phoenix Contact Electronics GmbH in Bad Pyrmont. The future has already been at this place for… 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

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

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What is edge computing and when is it useful?

Safety meets Security

Augmented Reality in Production

Visit from the future: Five stumbling blocks you should avoid when introducing your cobot

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