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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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A smart factory that builds digital efficiency

Digitalization is getting more and more important for the value chain in merely any company. Especially in the production industry the trend goes towards finding ways of connecting analogue devices… Read more

October 21, 2022

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Industrial components for industrious processes

Codecentric is a German-based software company that specializes in inventing and implementing unique solutions for the specific needs of their customers. From programming and designing custom-made webshops to instituting advanced… Read more

October 7, 2022

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A forum that accelerates innovation

Life in times of COVID-19 has often been quite challenging. Especially the social distancing restrictions made it very difficult for people to live and work like they were used to.… Read more

October 1, 2022

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Open Source in industrial Automation

Open Source is of central importance for Industry 4.0 and IoT. Powerful and open control platforms use an open source Linux as a basis. The openness enables the use of… 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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A smart factory that builds digital efficiency

Industrial components for industrious processes

A forum that accelerates innovation

Open Source in industrial Automation

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