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

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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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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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New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

Future-proof data centers with Virtual PLCnext Control.
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PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

The third PLCnext Community Get-Together brought together developers, partners and innovators for an evening of open exchange.
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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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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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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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New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

Future-proof data centers with Virtual PLCnext Control.
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PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

The third PLCnext Community Get-Together brought together developers, partners and innovators for an evening of open exchange.
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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 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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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 !

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Automation – Part 1

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