News & Articles on PLCnext Technology

TüV Certified Cyber Security

Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Use Case

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

Use Case

The PLCnext Factory

Articles

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

Articles

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…

News

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

Articles

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…

Articles

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…

Use cases

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

Use cases

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

Articles

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

Articles

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

Articles

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

Learn how layered security protects industrial networks and supports CRA-readiness through Defense in Depth.

Articles

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…

News

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

Virtual PLCnext Control wins Industrial Automation Award at CIIF 2025 for scalable, flexible, and sustainable automation innovation.

Articles

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…

Articles

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…

Use cases

Gather Data and analyse Anomalies locally on the “Edge”

Discover how edge computing and AI enable real-time anomaly detection and smarter industrial applications.

Use cases

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Endua’s hydrogen energy storage automation solution, powered by PLCnext Control, delivers scalable, safe, and cloud-connected energy for off-grid applications.

Articles

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Boost production efficiency with Edge & Cloud Computing: real-time data, cost savings, and innovative industrial solutions.

Articles

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Discover how Edge Computing enhances the integration of IT and OT systems, revolutionizing industrial operations.

Featured articles

News

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.

Articles

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.

News

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

News

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.

Articles

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.

News

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

Best in Class – again! PLCnext Technology leads the PAC RADAR 2025 with openness, resilience, and real edge power.

All news & articles

SHOW ALL

Applications

PLCnext Technology “Best in Class” as open digital Platform

PLCnext Technology designed by Phoenix Contact is rated as “Best in Class” in the category “OPEN DIGITAL PLATFORMS for Machine-edge-centric Industrial IoT in EUROPE 2022” by PAC INNOVATION RADAR. The… Read more

June 20, 2022

News & Articles News

Apply now for the xplore 2023 Technology Award for a sustainable world: Competition for students and startups

Attention dear students and startups: Until June 30th 2022 you can still submit your ideas for the xplore 2023 and show how you would make the world a better place and… Read more

March 7, 2022

News & Articles News

New PLCnext Engineer Simulation is now available

The new PLCnext Engineer Simulation makes it easier and even more convenient to test and optimize your PLCnext Engineer applications without any controller hardware. PLCnext Engineer Simulation offers a… Read more

January 28, 2022

News & Articles News

New PLCnext Technology Course for Beginners together with RealPars is now live

Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. We’re so excited to announce that the first beginner PLCnext Technology ladder logic course is now live! This course is… Read more

The ecosystem for limitless automation

Information, support and helpful resources about PLCnext Technology

Stories from users for users

Still have questions?

Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

The PLCnext Factory

News & latest articles

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Strengthening Network Security with Defense in Depth

IEC 62443 – The Key to CRA Compliance

Virtual PLCnext Control: Honored at CIIF 2025

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”

Automation of Hydrogen Energy Storage for Off-Grid Sites with PLCnext Control

Boosting Efficiency in Production: The Synergy of Edge and Cloud Computing

Edge Computing: Enhancing Speed, Efficiency and Security in Industry

Featured articles

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

PLCnext Community Summit: Where connection turns into movement

Cyber Resilience Act? We are ready!

FOURward thinking: Best in Class – again

All news & articles

PLCnext Technology “Best in Class” as open digital Platform

Apply now for the xplore 2023 Technology Award for a sustainable world: Competition for students and startups

New PLCnext Engineer Simulation is now available

New PLCnext Technology Course for Beginners together with RealPars is now live

Events