Products of the year 2024
Safety & Security - The winners
In theory, protection against unauthorized access is the declared aim of all winners in the 'Safety & Security' category. In practice, however, they could not be more different.
The winners of the 'Safety & Security' category (from left): Javier Carnicero and Lisa Schulz (Euchner), Cathrin Kröll (Pilz), Lars Jaeger and Laurent Liou (Moxa).
© Julia Bergmeister Photography / Computer&Automation
3rd place - Moxa
The secure industrial routers of the 'EDR-G9010' and 'TN-4900' series from Moxa have received the world's first IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) certification. The certification was issued by Bureau Veritas (BV) as the global certification body. Moxa's solutions include security-hardened devices based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard, OT network segmentation with protection against security threats and OT Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to implement an industrial Intrusion Prevention System (IPS).
Lars Jaeger and Laurent Liou with trophy and certificate for 3rd place in the 'Safety & Security' category.
© Julia Bergmeister Photography / Computer&AutomationThe 'EDR-G9010' and 'TN-4900' series use the Moxa Router Operating System (MX-ROS), a software platform for industrial security routers and firewalls. According to the manufacturer, the latest version, MX-ROS 3.0, offers robust security protection and user-friendly workflows thanks to simplified web and CLI interfaces. It also has numerous cross-industry OT network management functions.
2nd place in the Safety & Security category
2nd place - Euchner
One of the latest developments in transponder-coded solenoid interlocks from Euchner is the 'CTS' safety switch. Thanks to its small dimensions (135 mm × 31 mm × 31 mm), a maximum locking force of 3900 N and its flexible installation options, the switch can be used in a variety of ways, according to the manufacturer. The switch has three possible installation orientations so that it can secure swing and sliding doors. An escape release can be retrofitted at any time.
Lisa Schulz and Javier Carnicero from Euchner are delighted with 2nd place.
© Julia Bergmeister Photography / Computer&AutomationAs a transponder-coded safety switch with guard locking, it offers the highest level of safety. With the 'FlexFunction', it also combines various functions in one device that are otherwise only found in individual variants. Users can choose between a variant with or without guard locking monitoring and with high- or low-coded evaluation of the actuator code. The function is selected via the corresponding actuator. Various connection options are available.
1st place in the Safety & Security category
1st place - Pilz
Pilz is expanding its portfolio of solenoid interlocks with 'PSENmlock mini' for space-critical applications and 'PSENslock 2' with optimized hygienic design. With its small design (30 mm × 30 mm × 159 mm), 'PSENmlock mini' is particularly suitable for space-critical applications. The safety switch manages protective devices such as flaps and hoods via safe guard locking for personnel protection applications up to PL d, category 3 (EN ISO 13849-1). 1950 N guard locking force FZH (F1max: 3900 N), with which the solenoid interlock also secures higher forces, ensures robustness. The solenoid interlock PSENslock 2 complies with IP67 and IP6K9K.
1st place went to the Pilz tumblers. Cathrin Kröll accepted the award on behalf of her company.
© Julia Bergmeister Photography / Computer&AutomationThe hygienic design prevents the accumulation of dirt and dust. The solenoid interlock compensates for tolerances caused by safety gate misalignment or vibrations thanks to flexibly mounted actuators with large contact surfaces. Variants with stainless steel components are available for more hygiene-critical applications in the packaging industry. PSENslock 2 can be used universally for safety gate guarding and is designed up to the highest safety category PL e, Cat. 4 in accordance with EN ISO 13849. The locking forceF1max of either 1000 or 2000 N and the tamper protection of the RFID safety switch via freely selectable coding offer process protection.
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