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

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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

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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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Interview: Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Automation with PLCnext Technology

Imagine a factory where everything runs smoothly and efficiency is at its highest. Suddenly, an unexpected problem arises, and the team must quickly find the cause and fix it. This… Read more

January 28, 2025

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Interview with ´Computer & Automation International´ about the new Virtual PLCnext Control

Welcome to this interesting interview about Virtual PLCnext Control with Dr. Tobias Frank (Vice President Automation Systems of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG) and the magazine Computer&Automation International (edition… Read more

January 14, 2025

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Harnessing Innovation: Festo’s Journey with PLCnext Technology for Next-Gen Automation

Welcome to our exclusive interview with Wolfgang Sperling and Helmut Deichert from Festo. Wolfgang Sperling, Senior Vice President and Head of the Business Unit Electric Automation at Festo, brings decades… Read more

December 4, 2024

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Cyber Resilience Act: Cybersecurity in transition

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) redefines product security. So, what do OT products need to do to stay in the game in the EU? Let’s dive in! Product and… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

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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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Interview: Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Automation with PLCnext Technology

Interview with ´Computer & Automation International´ about the new Virtual PLCnext Control

Harnessing Innovation: Festo’s Journey with PLCnext Technology for Next-Gen Automation

Cyber Resilience Act: Cybersecurity in transition

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