Terms such as openness and co-creation have long since ceased to be buzzwords and have become a reality. And they are the guarantee for success in the automation market. This is demonstrated by companies such as Bosch Rexroth, Codesys, Lenze, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Wago and Weidmüller. During a panel discussion, company representatives provided insights into their open automation strategy. They also explained the importance of open standards, security and much more.

The pressure is increasing: machine builders have less and less time from the order to the productive machine. As a result, design, electrical planning and application development are increasingly taking place in parallel.

In collaboration with CODESYS, Fraunhofer IEM has integrated static code analysis development methods into the CODESYS development environment commonly used for PLCs.

CODESYS will soon be launching virtual controllers on the market. By there should even be a safety version by the end of this year at the latest. elektrotechnik spoke to Dieter Hess, co-founder of CODESYS, about trends in control technology and virtual controllers.

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, the ability to adapt and innovate is more crucial than ever. Hilmar Panzer, Chief Technical Officer of Codesys, a pioneer in automation software, discusses the importance of open automation and how it addresses today's industrial challenges in an exclusive interview with the editorial team.

Virtualization technology has dramatically changed the way IT resources are used, but the benefits of virtualization have yet to benefit industrial operations in any significant way. In this article, the authors describe the benefits manufacturers can expect to see by virtualizing industrial automation control (IACS) systems and solutions to get there.