virtualisation

VIRTUAL CONTROLS

Congatec and Codesys join forces to virtualise real-time control

7 July 2026

Congatec, the embedded and edge computing specialist, has formed a strategic cooperation with Codesys, the developer of hardware-independent control software. Together, they plan… Read More

SOFTWARE CONTROLLERS

PLCnext-based software controller avoids the need for hardware

10 February 2026

Phoenix Contact has launched a hardware-independent, software controller based on its PLCnext technology. It predicts that Virtual PLCnext Control, which allows flexible automation… Read More

VIRTUALISATION

Audi virtualises factory with software PLCs

29 May 2024

Audi has implemented virtual PLCs at one of its plants, with the aim of reducing the variety and number of hardware devices needed, and converting… Read More