Sharing, analysing and processing data is crucial for being able to utilize new technological applications related to Industry 4.0. Think of cloud-based services and databases that help to enable predictive maintenance, for example. But also, simply pushing PLC variables to the cloud offers insight to make production more efficient, for… Read More
Since the arrival of Smart Devices, everyone knows the so-called App Stores, online marketplaces for software, from which applications can be installed directly on a Smart Device. These App Stores allow users to easily extend the functionality of their Smart Device and adapt it to their personal wishes and requirements. Read More
Sharing software applications is not (yet) common in industrial automation. The manufacturer’s software libraries are used to develop applications themselves, but different users share virtually nothing with each other – while many benefits can be gained there. Buying functionality can be more efficient and cheaper than reinventing the wheel yourself. Read More
A holistic cloud security concept not only saves time and money, but also protects against manipulation, data loss and unauthorized interventions. Read More
Artificial Intelligence can help to establish smart and sustainable analyses of raw data to drive processes and developments to quickly make the right decision. Read More
The engineering software PLCnext Engineer has been extended by a simulation feature which is now available for download. Read More
The strength of an open ecosystem results from the specific competencies of the contributors. What does it need to exploit the full potential of open ecosystems? Read More
We’re so excited to announce that the first beginner PLCnext Technology ladder logic course is now live. This course is a collaboration between Phoenix Contact and RealPars. We teamed up to make sure that we can develop one of the world’s highest quality PLC programming courses. Read More
What is the influence of collecting and evaluating process data and what are the advantages of modern monitoring with a time-series-data-service... Read More
What a year! Another extraordinary year comes to an end. Many things have happened. New products have seen the light of day, the PLCnext Technology ecosystem has grown and so has our community. We are thankful for every single one of you. And so we wanted to say THANK YOU for your continous support, your ideas, and discussions. Read More
