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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

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Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

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The PLCnext Factory

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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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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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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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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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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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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Imagine you are in a cutting-edge factory hall. Around you, machines and robots work meticulously, processing massive amounts of data in real-time and responding immediately to changes in the production… Read more

May 9, 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

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”

Featured articles

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

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

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

Secure and Scalable Remote Control for Energy Systems

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

PLCnext Community Get-Together 2025 – What a Night!

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Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

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

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embedded world 2026

Hannover Messe 2026