What happens when you’re named “Best in Class” four years in a row? You could sit back. Or you could take it as a challenge – and think FOURward. That’s exactly what we’ve done at PLCnext Technology. In the latest PAC RADAR 2025, our open automation platform has once again been recognized as a leading solution in the category Digital Platforms for Industrial Edge Management in Europe.

PAC's Take on PLCnext Technology

• Cyber Resilience

  Certified according to IEC 62443-4-2 SL-C 2 and 4-1 ML3 – laying the foundation for compliance with the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This means you can build secure systems with confidence and stay ahead of future regulations.

• Openness & Flexibility

  Develop with IEC 61131 or high-level languages like C++, Python, or MATLAB® – using the tools you already know. You’re free to choose what fits your workflow best.

• Virtualization & Ecosystem

  With Virtual PLCnext Control, you can run PLCnext Technology as a containerized runtime on industrial PCs or edge devices – without dedicated hardware. This gives you more flexibility in system design and deployment.

  And thanks to strong partnerships with Festo, Yaskawa and Alibaba Cloud, you benefit from a growing ecosystem that supports scalable, cloud-integrated solutions.

• Community & Developers

  “The PLCnext Community is by far the largest developer community in our market analysis.” – PAC RADAR 2025

  Our community is more than a number – it’s a space for collaboration, learning, and innovation. And it’s growing steadily.

• AI Integration Made Easy

  With MLnext, you can build and deploy AI models without writing code. This makes industrial AI accessible to engineers and developers alike. 

Let’s keep thinking FOURward.