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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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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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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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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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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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PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Some events leave a lasting impression – not just in our minds, but in the way we connect and collaborate. The PLCnext Community Summit, held on September 30 and October… Read more

October 1, 2025

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Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

How Phoenix Contact supports your journey to Cyber Resilience October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – and this year, it comes with a clear message:“CRA? We are ready – and we’ll… Read more

July 24, 2025

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FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

What happens when you’re named “Best in Class” four years in a row? You could sit back. Or you could take it as a challenge – and think FOURward. That’s… Read more

July 3, 2025

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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

For decades, industrial control systems have been tightly coupled to hardware. The PLC was a physical device—rack-mounted, cabinet-bound, and often isolated from the broader IT infrastructure. But as industrial automation… 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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New standards for data centers: Virtual PLCnext Control, PLCnext Engineer, and the Remote relay system

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

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

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

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

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

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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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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

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