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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…

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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.

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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.

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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…

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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

Compare cloud and on-premises solutions for industrial energy management and find the right fit for your infrastructure.

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AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Join us at AutoMAYtion Month 2026 and discover the future of automation with PLCnext Technology.

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Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

Two Product of the Year 2026 awards: Virtual PLCnext Control (1st, Industrial Production) and VL3 UPC 2440 EDGE (2nd, Computer…

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How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Secure legacy OT systems without replacement. Practical steps for visibility, network segmentation, access control, and defense in depth.

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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Virtual PLCnext Control and MLnext enable scalable, flexible automation for future‑ready industrial systems.

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The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

The PLCnext Community Forum is live. Connect with users, share projects, ask questions, and get fast expert support in one…

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Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Listen to the latest episode of Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast and discover why PLCnext Technology is changing automation.

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Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

What does Industrial Anomaly Detection really look like in practice? This article shows how domain expertise, AI, and automation come…

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How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Learn how PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc are bridging OT and IT and opening up new possibilities for modern industrial automation.

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…

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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Discover how energy data moves from measurement to energy management with PLCnext Control and edge devices.

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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Discover how the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland modernized its water infrastructure with PLCnext Technology.

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

Learn why PLCnext Technology was recognized as Best in Class in the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 and how customers benefit…

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The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Discover how energy data moves from measurement to energy management with PLCnext Control and edge devices.

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Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

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Craft Beer is trending. More and more small gastro and home breweries are being founded worldwide. The aim is to revive the traditional beer market with new and innovative… Read more

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Python in Industrial Automation

When we start the conversation about which programming languages to use for industrial automation use cases, we usually begin by talking about IEC 61131-3 languages for PLCs, such as the classic Ladder… Read more

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A chemical company, the Technical University of Dresden and Phoenix Contact: Research and industry, hardware and software. The project brings together three very different partners with different backgrounds and… Read more

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What many people do not know is that Germany is home to a unique power plant — and not only since today, but going all the way back to… Read more

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Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

Energy Management: Local and Cloud Applications. Two Paths, One Goal.

AutoMAYtion Month 2026

Virtual PLCnext Control and Edge Device Receive ‘Product of the Year 2026’ Awards

How to secure legacy systems without replacing them

Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

The new PLCnext Community Forum is live – NOW !

Unplugged: An IIoT Podcast Episode with PLCnext Technology

Industrial Anomaly Detection Made Simple: How MLnext Creation Transforms Predictive Maintenance

How PLCnext Technology and MicroDoc Transform IT/OT Integration in Industry 4.0

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Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

Best in Class for the Fifth Time: What the PAC Innovation RADAR 2026 Means for Industrial Automation Users

The Path of Energy Data: How a Continuous Energy Data Flow Is Created

Securing Water Infrastructure with PLCnext Technology

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