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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.

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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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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

Find out how the PSIRT helps customers respond to product security vulnerabilities with clear processes, transparent information and actionable guidance.

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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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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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PLCnext Technology designed by Phoenix Contact awarded IEC 62443 certifications by TÜV SÜD for further products

Phoenix Contact is the first company to receive a certification for a controller (PLC) in accordance with IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 and 62443-4-1 ML3. This means that both the ´secure… Read more

November 3, 2022

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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.… Read more

June 20, 2022

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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… Read more

March 7, 2022

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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… Read more

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Next Level of Security: PLCnext Control

Sustainability concept for the Swiss Federal Railways

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PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

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

PSIRT: Clear processes for product security

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

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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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PLCnext Technology designed by Phoenix Contact awarded IEC 62443 certifications by TÜV SÜD for further products

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

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