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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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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

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

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Accelerate your production processes with the PLCnext Factory – Book a live tour now

In the PLCnext Factory, the production facility of Phoenix Contact Electronics in Germany, products for automation, safety applications and network security are produced. Digitization in production requires above all… Read more

May 6, 2021

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Docker, Balena, and co. – Containerization in Industrial Automation

In the IT sector, especially in software development, containerization is a major trend. It is a lightweight alternative or companion to virtualization. Developers can speed up their processes without… Read more

April 8, 2021

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What is edge computing and when is it useful?

The trend towards digitization involves both opportunities and risks for the industry because digitization requires large computing power and storage capacities. Industrial cloud computing enables companies to process and… Read more

March 10, 2021

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PLCnext improved – again!

Some of you avid users will have taken notice of the 2021.0 LTS update for the PLCnext firmware that had been released in December 2020.The 2021.0 LTS is wrapping… 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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Accelerate your production processes with the PLCnext Factory – Book a live tour now

Docker, Balena, and co. – Containerization in Industrial Automation

What is edge computing and when is it useful?

PLCnext improved – again!

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