Safe and standard functions separated
Inter Control has further developed the digsy fusion S safety controller.
read more...Safety & Security
read more...The danger is real
There are frequent warnings about the dangers of careless use of USB sticks in companies. A study now clearly demonstrates this danger and warns of the extent of the threats.
read more...For Profinet/Profisafe systems
The SFB-PN-IRT-8M12-IOP safety field box from Schmersal for Profinet/Profisafe systems is suitable for the plug & play installation of a maximum of eight safety switching devices.
read more...Operation by foot
Safe area monitoring combined with active machine operation - this is exactly what a dynamic safety mat offers. Workers can trigger defined actions using their feet and virtual buttons. Their hands remain free, enabling new operating concepts.
read more...Modular and secure
Increasingly complex applications require increasingly flexible system components - including safety gate protection. With a modular system, users can adapt their solution to individual requirements.
read more...Protect critical systems
IT security is mainly concerned with data, while Operational Technology (OT) is primarily concerned with machines and systems, with the focus here being on the safety of people, the environment, quality and performance.
read more...'German Mechanical Engineering Award 2018'
Renate Pilz honored for her life's work
In mid-October, entrepreneur Renate Pilz became the first woman to receive the 'German Mechanical Engineering Award 2018' for her life's work. According to the expert jury, her consistent value-oriented approach to Pilz's corporate culture is particularly worthy of recognition.
read more...Industry in the crosshairs
German industry is increasingly being targeted by criminals: This is the result of a study for which the digital association Bitkom surveyed 503 managing directors and security managers:
read more...Hundreds of millions of websites at risk
As of December 2018, PHP version 5.6 will no longer receive security updates. However, most website operators have still not switched to the latest version and therefore run the risk of falling victim to hacker attacks.
read more...New CFO at Hima Paul Hildebrandt
Tobias Hoche has been the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hima Paul Hildebrandt in Brühl, Baden-Württemberg, since September 1, 2018. He succeeds Reinhard Seibold and completes the management team of the family-owned company.
read more...Of safety, security and unicorns
Almost 300 participants, speakers and exhibitors attended the 'Forum Safety & Security 2018', which took place for the first time in Sindelfingen on September 12 and 13. The keynote speeches highlighted the connections, but also the differences between safety and security.
read more...IUNO research project - Part 4
Security aspects in customized production
The fourth and final part of our series of articles on the IUNO research project deals with the question: How can the issue of security be reconciled with the requirements of batch size 1 production?
read more...Modular safety strategy for cobot concepts
When it comes to the question of safety in automated environments, the answer to date has usually been simply 'emergency stop'. With the advent of collaborative robots, new, much more powerful and flexible solutions are now required.
read more...The path to the CE mark
Robots should work more closely with humans. ISO/TS 15066 provides normative answers to the new challenges of human-robot collaboration (HRC), but in practice, the path to mandatory CE marking remains a challenge.
read more...Security-oriented communication
Gateway solution links Profisafe with CIP Safety
In production environments, different safety protocols are often used that cannot easily exchange data with each other. As far as Profisafe via Profinet and CIP Safety via Ethernet/IP are concerned, this is now a thing of the past.
read more...Door locking, operating mode selection, analog signals - the implementation
A large number of common security functions are regularly implemented inadequately. One reason for this is that those responsible often do not know how to implement them with reasonable effort. - Below are pragmatic solutions for three of the most common variants.
read more...Safely monitor movements
New in the Bihl+Wiedemann range is the AS-i FSoE Gateway BWU3509 with integrated safety monitor (FSoE stands for Safety over Ethercat).
read more...Create safe zones
Protecting production networks without having to forego the benefits of transparent communication: This is a key challenge for companies as production becomes increasingly networked. Data diodes and automation firewalls can help.
read more...No safety without security
In the IoT, one gateway can be enough to gain access to all connected components. Companies should therefore set up defense mechanisms on several levels. Protection at fieldbus level is fundamental - especially if functionally secure systems are involved.
read more...The blockchain network
In the future, millions of networked machines will need to communicate and act securely. A promising approach for this is third-generation blockchain technology. This relies on a distributed, decentralized data structure.
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