PLCnext Certified Engineer certificate awarded to Nick van Kuijk

To meet current market demands and advancements, a new generation of control systems is needed – flexible, open, and internet-connected. These future-oriented systems require programming in higher-level languages, unlike traditional PLCs.

PLCnext Technology provides the necessary capabilities, and through the PLCnext Certified Engineer Program by Phoenix Contact Academy, engineers learn to harness these new possibilities.

Certificate presentation to Nick van Kuijk
Nick van Kuijk, Application Engineer at Batenburg IAS, successfully completed the Associate program and received the PLCnext Certified Engineer certificate on April 26th. This achievement showcases his expertise in PLCnext Technology, qualifying him for professional engineering work at Batenburg IAS.

Staying ahead in technology
Maurice Hoogers, Engineering Coordinator at Batenburg IAS, emphasizes their commitment to staying at the forefront of technology to assist customers in maintaining their edge. The PLCnext Controller aligns with this vision, offering extensive communication options and applicable programming languages.

Quality label for software engineers
The PLCnext Certified Engineer certificate is a quality mark for software engineers seeking recognition in the market for their knowledge of PLCnext Technology. Certified engineers can create solution apps for PLCnext Controllers, utilizing the PLCnext Technology ecosystem and a mix of technologies like IEC and C++ programs. They understand real-time C++ program requirements and can enable app communication via OPC-UA or REST with other apps in the PLCnext Controller.