The two technology companies Festo and Phoenix Contact are deepening their collaboration in the field of automation. Festo, a manufacturer of pneumatic and electrical automation technology, will utilize PLCnext Technology, the open ecosystem from Phoenix Contact, in future intelligent devices.
Through this cooperation, both companies aim to pool their innovative strengths. The goal is to elevate industrial automation to a new level. The new generation of products is expected to hit the market by the end of the year. The integration of PLCnext Technology opens up a variety of possibilities for Festo and its customers:
- Openness and Flexibility: PLCnext Technology relies on an open architecture, which allows for the development of customized solutions and integration of existing systems. This enables Festo to offer tailored automation solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
- Utilization of Synergies: To best address future technological challenges, combining the know-how of both companies facilitates a profitable cooperation.
- Innovation and Future Viability: The merger of Festo's automation expertise and PLCnext Technology promises innovative solutions. The collaboration thus enables the joint mastering of challenges associated with digital transformation.
The common goal of both manufacturers is to meet the demands arising from the convergence of IT and OT (Information Technology and Operations Technology) in the industry, by providing open automation solutions.
New Possibilities in Automation
"In a rapidly changing world, it becomes increasingly important to engage in partnerships and collaborate within open technology platforms. A paradigm shift is clearly noticeable. Together with Festo, we will continue to work on generating new solutions for our customers. Sustainable innovation arises only through close collaboration," emphasizes Frank Stührenberg, CEO of Phoenix Contact.
With Festo, a leading company in the sector opts for PLCnext Technology. Festo sought a partner with an open system approach for its future orientation. Phoenix Contact provides the corresponding operating system, continues to develop it, and brings it to the market.
"With PLCnext Technology, we are utilizing the technologically leading platform in automation technology. We are convinced that the openness of PLCnext Technology offers many advantages to our customers," highlights Gerhard Borho, Executive Board Member for Information Technology and Digitalization at Festo.
Ulrich Leidecker, COO and President of the Business Area Industrial Management and Automation at Phoenix Contact, adds: "The openness of PLCnext Technology offers numerous providers the opportunity to offer flexible, secure, and modern automation technology. The technology partnership with Festo represents a milestone for the automation industry and Industry 4.0."
