The Schmersal Group is restructuring its service business: tec.nicum's range of safety services is being significantly expanded - particularly with regard to digitalization and complete solutions for machine safety.
read more...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.
read more...The e-paper for the special issue
What needs to be considered when implementing the new MVO by January 2027? How do safety and security interact? And how do you develop a suitable cybersecurity strategy? You can find answers to these questions, among others, in our special issue on Safety & Security.
read more...Within the EU, the Machinery Directive regulates the safety of machinery. The regulations came into force in July 2023 and will replace the previous Machinery Directive in the future. A transition period runs until January 2027. TÜV Süd supports those affected by the implementation.
read more...A wide range of normative requirements apply to safe direct collaboration between humans and robots without physical separation, for example by means of safety fences. What are these and how can they be implemented in practice?
read more...Moxa - Security basics - Part 1
Cybersecurity is clearly an absolute necessity. What is less clear, however, are the basic principles that form the foundation of a strong and effective cybersecurity strategy. If they are missing, the entire concept stands on shaky pillars.
read more...HMS Networks, provider of communication solutions for industrial networks, has received the ML3 certification (Maturity Level 3) of IEC 62443-4-1 for the 'Anybus' product brand: Secure Life Cycle Requirements for Product Development.
read more...Moxa - Cybersecurity Basics - Part 1
Cybersecurity is a bare necessity that much is clear. What is less clear, however, are the basic principles that form the foundation of a strong and effective cybersecurity strategy. If they are missing, the entire concept is rickety.
read more...If new functions are added to components of safety devices, a complex recertification process is usually necessary. To simplify this, Hima is launching the next version of 'SILworX' on the market.
read more...The recent launch of the Pedestrian Proximity Detection solution took center stage at Logimat sand for Powerfleet with the topic of safety.
read more...Contrinex has developed Ybes Extended Slim Type 4 safety light curtains especially for use in mechanical presses.
read more...TXOne Networks has announced the second generation of its 'Edge Engine'.
read more...The SafeTpack from Hitex for the 'Aurix' microcontroller family from Infineon has received SIL 3 IEC 61508 certification from TÜV Süd.
read more...If information from sensitive production networks or critical infrastructures is required for further processing, data diodes such as the cyber-diode from Genua are the ideal solution.
read more...The manufacturer-independent, standardized communication system IO-Link has been further developed into a system that can also be used for functional safety. Manufacturers currently offer system solutions for IO-Link Safety (IOLS).
read more...Cyber threats are at record levels: In 2023, Trend Micro blocked over 161 billion cyber threats worldwide. Cloud environments are a particular focus for attackers.
read more...The 'Lasal SafetyDesigner' engineering tool from Sigmetek includes two new safety function blocks for workspace monitoring of serial kinematics, 'Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) Transformation' and 'Collision Detection'.
read more...Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 team has published its Incident Response Report 2024, which paints a worrying picture of increasing cyber threats.
read more...Only one in two employees believe their own company is under threat from hacker attacks. A current white paper from Lufthansa Industry Solutions shows ways to achieve greater IT resilience - including AI.
read more...Vectra AI, a provider of hybrid attack detection, investigation and mitigation solutions, announces the launch of Vectra MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response), a hybrid attack protection service.
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