Phoenix Contact is a German manufacturer of terminal blocks, connectors, surge protection, power supplies and industrial networking equipment for factories, infrastructure and energy systems. Its PLCnext Technology line offers Linux-based controllers that run IEC 61131 code alongside C++, Python and container applications, with an app store and built-in OPC UA and MQTT connectivity. The company also sells industrial routers, switches and cellular gateways for remote sites.
Focus: open automation, industrial connectivity.
Tags: plcnext · opc ua · industrial ethernet · connectors · edge
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