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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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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.

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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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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Discover how PLCnext Technology turns your PLC into a certified RTU with app based remote control. Ready for critical energy…

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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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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.

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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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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Discover how PLCnext Technology turns your PLC into a certified RTU with app based remote control. Ready for critical energy…

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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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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure 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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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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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure 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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The basics of cloud-computing – Part 2

Cloud-native vs. cloud-agnostic: What’s the mystery behind the hype? Speed seems to be the order of the day in digitization. Service providers and customers seem to compete with each… Read more

December 3, 2020

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Python in Industrial Automation

When we start the conversation about which programming languages to use for industrial automation use cases, we usually begin by talking about IEC 61131-3 languages for PLCs, such as the classic Ladder… Read more

November 4, 2020

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Security-by-Design according to IEC 62443 in product development

Today, the comprehensive protection of machines and systems against unauthorized access is an important requirement for automation systems. Is it enough here to extend devices with security functions? Or… Read more

September 11, 2020

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Modern Programming Languages and the need of Experts

In current time it’s hard to find skilled staff for automation engineering. The challenges in automation are getting more and more complex. The way to meet these challenges is… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

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The basics of cloud-computing – Part 2

Python in Industrial Automation

Security-by-Design according to IEC 62443 in product development

Modern Programming Languages and the need of Experts

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