Phoenix Contact to Show Industrial AI and Virtual PLC at SPS 2026

Phoenix Contact will present industrial AI, virtual PLC software, cybersecurity tools and automation products at SPS 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, from November 24 to 26, the company said in a press release. The exhibit will be located in Hall 9, Booth 310.

A conveyor system at the booth will transport water bottles and fill them automatically. The installation will use the company's control cabinet and field products, including power supplies, device protection and motor starters with IO Link interfaces.

The technology display will feature the open PLCnext Technology platform and Virtual PLCnext Control, which can run on industrial computers, edge devices and server infrastructure. Phoenix Contact will also demonstrate industrial AI for planning and commissioning with PLCnext Engineer, operations with MLnext, and maintenance diagnostics through an MCP interface.

Other exhibits will include security routers for machinery and connected control cabinet processes covering engineering, procurement, assembly, marking, wire preparation and wiring. The booth program will include guided tours and sessions on AI, virtualization, cybersecurity, power reliability and Push-X technology.