Virtual PLC

Beckhoff Launches TwinCAT for Linux with Virtual PLC Functionality

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Beckhoff Launches TwinCAT for Linux with Virtual PLC Functionality

Beckhoff Launches TwinCAT for Linux with Virtual PLC Functionality Minnesota, Savage, September 23, 2025 – Beckhoff is expanding the possibilities of automation and operating systems with TwinCAT for Linux, enabling resource-efficient and virtualized distribution of TwinCAT software applications. Now, the TwinCAT PLC runtime and TwinCAT functionalities packaged as containers can run locally on controllers or … Read more

Virtual PLC vs Traditional Hardware PLC: Who Will Dominate Industrial Control in the Next Decade?

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Virtual PLC vs Traditional Hardware PLC: Who Will Dominate Industrial Control in the Next Decade?

Virtual PLC Technology Maturity: Still in the Early Development Stage According to the latest research by IoT Analytics, the overall technology maturity of Virtual PLCs (vPLCs) is currently low and does not yet meet all the technical requirements of traditional hardware PLCs. The research evaluates the maturity of vPLCs from four core technology dimensions: control … Read more

Siemens Launches Its First Virtual PLC

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Siemens Launches Its First Virtual PLC

【Introduction】Siemens’ first virtual PLC—S7-1500V was actually launched last year, but there has been little coverage in China. Today, let’s discuss it.Editor | Automation and Engineering TechnologyAuthor | Lao Jing Keywords | Siemens Virtual PLC S7-1500 Approximately 1300 words | Suggested reading time 5 minutesSerious Statement: Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited!In today’s digital age, the industrial automation … Read more