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Phoenix Contact employee Sascha Klose in production in the electronics manufacturing facility in Bad Pyrmont, Germany

Digitalization is the key For an efficient, sustainable, and secure factory

Make the transition from being the owner to the manager of your data. With Digital Factory now solutions, you will not only improve the sustainability of your production system, but also increase productivity at the same time – step by step. Our comprehensive security concept ensures greater resilience and stability.

In our rapidly changing world, we have to rethink our production processes every single day. Digitalization is the key to this. We push boundaries every day, are flexible, and are open to new ways of working together. As is the case for our products.
Dr. Till Potente - Phoenix Contact Electronics GmbH, Vice President Operations and Sustainability
Dr. Till Potente - Phoenix Contact Electronics GmbH

Step by step to the Digital Factory

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Increase productivity
Transparency and knowledge of all process data for optimizing the OEE
How can I increase the productivity of my factory?
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Improve sustainability
Sustainable production control for a carbon-neutral footprint
How can I create the conditions for data-driven sustainability?
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360° cybersecurity
Protection against unauthorized access in accordance with legal requirements.
How can I protect my factory against cyberattacks?

The Digital Factory in practice

Serum Institute of India
Efficiency and sustainability in a brownfield site at the Serum Institute of India
A look at one of the largest vaccine manufacturers, Serum Institute of India, in Pune: Fully digitalized and at the same time secure with time savings of 60% during engineering and implementation.
More about the Serum Institute of India
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Rethinking production with the PLCnext Factory
Complete transparency in the Phoenix Contact Electronics production department with a productivity increase of 30% in three years.
More about the PLCnext Factory
Phoenix Contact employee at AUDI in production
With Digital Factory now for the sustainable production of electric vehicles at AUDI
With newly conceived consumption and process control and open PLCnext Technology automation into the electrified future.
More about sustainable production at Audi
Phoenix Contact building in Bad Pyrmont, Germany
Factory and building networked in depth
By coupling the factory automation and building technology sectors to an energy pilot controller in production at the Bad Pyrmont location
More about networking factories and buildings
Anomaly detection for the press shop of the automobile manufacturer, Changan
Anomaly detection for the press shop of the automobile manufacturer, Changan
By using an anomaly detection system, system failures are minimized and the availability of process-critical motors increased.
More about anomaly detection for the press shop
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Digital Factory now at a glance in our interactive e-paper
Find out more about our Digital Factory now solutions in our digital, interactive e-paper. Dive into the world of the Digital Factory and learn how state-of-the-art technology ensures increased sustainability, productivity, and system security. Our e-paper provides you with not only in-depth insights and information on current trends but also interactive solutions that will help you make your own factory more efficient and future-proof.
Read now and benefit
Employee Sascha Klose in production

Practical example: Achieving sustainability goals in the food industry through digitalization

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Two food industry employees with an iPad and a dashboard
IIOT framework in the food industry with beverage bottles
IEC 62443 certification
Person with protective clothing in the food industry

Environmental responsibility: The food industry has a significant impact on the environment through the consumption of resources such as water and energy, as well as through the generation of waste and emissions. Sustainable practices are crucial for reducing this impact.
Customer demand: More and more consumers prefer sustainable products and support brands that take environmentally friendly measures.
Regulatory requirements: Worldwide, governments are tightening environmental regulations, forcing companies to comply with sustainable standards.
Economic advantages: Sustainability can reduce costs in the long term by increasing efficiency and reducing waste.

Two food industry employees with an iPad and a dashboard

Increased efficiency: Digitalization optimizes and automates production processes, resulting in higher efficiency and lower operating costs.
Sustainability: The All Electric Society promotes the use of renewable energies and reduces carbon emissions, thus supporting the sustainability of production processes.
Quality control: Digital technologies enable more precise monitoring and control of production processes, thereby improving product quality.
Flexibility: Networking and automation enable production lines to be quickly adapted to new products and changing market requirements.

IIOT framework in the food industry with beverage bottles

With Digital Factory now, we provide you with tailor-made solutions for the food industry to improve the sustainability, productivity, and safety of your systems:
IIOT portfolio:

  • Real-time monitoring: Continuous data acquisition and analysis of sensors and actuators and for early detection of deviations.
  • Digital twins: Virtual representations of production systems simplify planning and optimization.
  • Integration and networking with the IIOT framework: Seamless integration of various systems and devices for improved data processing and analysis.
    Machine learning and signal technology:
  • Predictive maintenance: Predicting maintenance requirements to avoid unplanned failures.
  • Anomaly detection: Early detection of unusual patterns in production data with machine learning.
    Measuring technology:
  • Precise measurements: High-precision devices for precise monitoring of production parameters to increase quality and efficiency.

IEC 62443 certification

The IEC 62443 certification is of great importance for the food industry, as it is considered to be a critical production industry. Our components certified in accordance with IEC 62443 help you to comply with the latest security standards:

  • Cybersecurity: This standard ensures the protection of industrial automation and control systems (IACS) against cyberattacks.
  • Risk minimization: Certifications help identify and eliminate vulnerabilities, thereby reducing the risk of production downtimes and security incidents.
  • Compliance and trust: Adhering to international security standards strengthens the trust of customers and partners and offers a competitive advantage.
  • Holistic approach: The standard covers the entire lifecycle of components and systems, from development and operation through to decommissioning.

Further Digital Factory topics

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The All Electric Society
Additional technical solutions for shaping a carbon-neutral and sustainable world.
More about the All Electric Society
PLCnext Technology ecosystem
PLCnext Technology
Meet all the challenges of the IoT world with the unique, open ecosystem for modern automation.
More about PLCnext Technology
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Cybersecurity
Secure solutions for holistic security against unauthorized access in the factory.
Solutions for Industrial Security
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Cloud computing
Maximum simplicity, maximum transparency: the industrial cloud for companies without any or with just limited IT resources
More about cloud solutions

FAQs from machine builders and systems manufacturers

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Proficloud maintenance on a smart watch
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PLCnext Technology enables the integration of real-time-capable controllers and the use of high-level languages such as C/C++ and MATLAB® Simulink®. This enables flexible and high-performance automation.

Proficloud maintenance on a smart watch

Proficloud.io provides smart services such as the Device Management Service and the Impulse Analytics Service, which enable predictive maintenance and monitoring.

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EMpro energy measuring devices record and analyze energy data to optimize energy consumption and are already integrated into the IIoT framework predefined without generating any additional data silos. They can also be linked there to all other media (utilities).

FAQs from manufacturers

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Radioline products
Proficloud.io networked points via tablet
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MLnext features intelligent data analysis and enables the optimization of processes through machine learning. MLnext as an app via the PLCnext Store.

Radioline products

Radioline enables the wireless transmission of I/O signals and serial data over long distances, which is particularly useful in large-scale systems.

Proficloud.io networked points via tablet

Proficloud.io enables the aggregation of real-time data and the development of new business models such as “Products-as-a-Service”.