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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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Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Programmers

When it comes to choosing the best gifts for your programmer friends and loved ones, there are so many different options that it can drive you crazy. That’s why… Read more

December 1, 2021

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PLCnext Technology Advent Calendar starting today

Throughout 1-24 December we have prepared for you our digital Advent Calendar on Instagram with special surprises each day. Be sure to check out our Instagram channel, follow us now… Read more

November 18, 2021

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We are very sorry not to be able to attend the SPS on site in Nuremberg…

The PLCnext Technology marketing team was already sitting on packed bags. After many hours of preparation, we would have been very happy to meet you live in Nuremberg at the… Read more

November 12, 2021

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Why use Linux-based embedded devices in industrial applications?

In the eyes of some computer users, Linux is a mysterious and misunderstood entity. For much of the time since its invention, Linux has lived on the fringes of mainstream… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

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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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Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Programmers

PLCnext Technology Advent Calendar starting today

We are very sorry not to be able to attend the SPS on site in Nuremberg…

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