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August 19, 2026
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How Virtual PLCnext Control is redefining automation

For decades, industrial automation has been shaped by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Their robustness, deterministic operation, and clear structure have made them the backbone of countless applications. However, as… Read more
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… 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… 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… Read more