The new AS-Interface Master News
As part of our printed edition, we would like to share with you the latest supplement from Bihl+Wiedemann. Here you can find the Master News as an e-paper.
read more...Safety & Security
read more...Discuss with Safety&Security specialists
Our "Forum Safety & Security" will take place this year on June 22 and 23, 2021. From basics to expert applications in industry and automotive, the spectrum of safety and security will be covered. Get in touch with speakers and participants!
read more...Safety in harsh environments
With the LBK radar system, Leuze is expanding its safety range with a safe 3D system for monitoring hazardous areas, even in environments with dirt, welding sparks, sawdust, smoke or moisture.
read more...CodeMeter encrypt Python applications
Wibu-Systems' CodeMeter technology now also offers protection and licensing for applications with artificial intelligence and machine learning.
read more...VDMA calls for the directive to be toned down
According to the EU Commission's plans, practically all industrial companies will be obliged to comply with extensive cybersecurity requirements in future. The VDMA criticizes the plans.
read more...Generation change heralded
ISH Ingenieursozietät, a member of the Austrian Neuron Group since 2018, has appointed Thomas Lehner as its new Technical Managing Director. He will be supported by company founder Axel Helmerth and Commercial Managing Director Michael Plankensteiner.
read more...Cyber resilience - a must in the 'new normal'
In the wake of the pandemic, we are using digital and collaborative platforms to discuss corporate strategies and other sensitive topics. Information security is therefore crucial, and cyber resilience is a must.
read more...Rotary encoders for safety-related applications
With the TRK38, TWK presents a singleturn magnetic encoder developed with a focus on safety-related applications. With a diameter of just 38 mm and a length of 38 mm, the sensor is suitable for installation in confined spaces.
read more...Additional certificates for more cybersecurity
Thanks to the networking of production and IT systems in manufacturing companies, they have to deal with cyber threats that attack industrial control systems. Rockwell Automation helps with extended cybersecurity certificates.
read more...Threat Impact Index from Check Point
Emotet & Co. - top malware for January 2021
Check Point has published a list of the top malware in January. Although Europol announced in February that it had broken up the Emotet botnet, the security researchers are not quite so sure.
read more...Emergency stop with pull release
Georg Schlegel is expanding its emergency stop program for the 'Shortron' series to include several variants with pull release.
read more...Sensorless standstill detection of drives
With the 'SSW303HV', the Schmersal Group presents a sensorless standstill monitor that offers significant improvements compared to the predecessor models of the 'AZR' and 'FWS' series - including its universal application options.
read more...Security for embedded systems
In the 'Xandar' project coordinated at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), partners from science and industry are developing a complete tool chain for software development and hardware-software integration for complex applications.
read more...German IT Security Award for cyber security researcher
Cybersecurity expert Dr. Haya Shulman has won the German IT Security Award, which is endowed with 100,000 euros. The prize is awarded by the Horst Görtz Foundation and is considered the most prestigious and most highly endowed prize for IT security in Germany.
read more...Operating safety gates safely and securely
Pilz offers eleven new variants for the 'PITgatebox' control unit, which can be used to operate safety gate switches and systems easily. The variants with integrated readout unit 'PITreader' also combine safety with industrial security.
read more...Sensorless standstill detection of drives
With the SSW303HV, the Schmersal Group presents a sensorless standstill monitor that offers significant improvements compared to its predecessor models.
read more...Operating railroads and elevators safely
Relays with forcibly guided contacts and solid state relays prevent dangerous movements and often complement each other ideally in safety circuits. Sometimes, however, the exclusive use of safety relays has clear advantages. An overview.
read more...Strengthening digital defenses
7 tips for more IT security in 2021
In the past year, companies have taken a huge step forward on their digitalization roadmap. Cyber criminals have adapted to the circumstances. Here's how you can protect your company from attacks.
read more...Safety relay in batch size 1 for the first time
Pilz has set up a digital, end-to-end concept for the modular safety relay 'myPNOZ', from selection to ordering. This allows safe solutions to be offered that are built individually in batch size 1 according to customer-specific requirements.
read more...Protecting the vaccine from hackers
Hackers are jeopardizing the storage and logistics of coronavirus vaccine doses, attacking pharmaceutical companies and most recently hacking the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Whether vaccines or industrial products, this is how companies protect their know-how.
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