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Virtual plc

March 2, 2026
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Virtual PLC meets AI: Why software-defined control is the foundation for intelligent automation

Imagine this:Your automation system is no longer tied to hardware cycles, control cabinet space, or fixed CPU limits. Control logic becomes elastic, scalable, and deployable wherever it makes the most… Read more
July 3, 2025
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Virtual PLCnext Control: A Paradigm Shift in Control Technology

For decades, industrial control systems have been tightly coupled to hardware. The PLC was a physical device—rack-mounted, cabinet-bound, and often isolated from the broader IT infrastructure. But as industrial automation… Read more
January 28, 2025
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Interview with ´Computer & Automation International´ about the new Virtual PLCnext Control

Welcome to this interesting interview about Virtual PLCnext Control with Dr. Tobias Frank (Vice President Automation Systems of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG) and the magazine Computer&Automation International (edition… Read more