Safety first
The development of cobots into a commodity product is closely linked to the issue of safety in robotics - a challenge that needs to be mastered efficiently.
read more...read more...Locking with need for clarification - help with risk assessment
DIN EN ISO 1419 has already been available for five years. However, there are always uncertainties regarding the actual safety functions of a guard locking device, which the machine manufacturer must evaluate based on his risk assessment. Here is some help.
read more...Safe operation via radio - (how) does it work?
Many machine builders want to use tablets in addition to the existing machine operation. Demanded features such as WLAN, camera, multi-touch and much more are available here - but if safety functions are required, these devices reach their limits.
read more...Heavy-duty HRC requires new safety approaches
The topic of HRC is not just for 'lightweights'. In the field of heavy-duty robotics, solutions will also be in demand in the future that allow humans and robots to work together directly without the need for a safety fence. However, this requires new approaches in terms of safety.
read more...Secure hold in the slip ring
Transmitting safety-relevant data via slip rings is no trivial matter. Motion control experts from Kollmorgen have developed a TÜV-certified safety solution, including UL approval, together with slip ring manufacturer Stemmann-Technik.
read more...Validation neglected
EN ISO 13849 is decisive for the integration of safety-related control functions in machines. However, the part of the standard relating to validation is often neglected in practice - a major shortcoming.
read more...Dangerous movements well secured
How can dangerous movements be safeguarded? A challenge for the user, as there are a wide variety of functional and normative requirements. An overview.
read more...The intelligent safety switch
Safety modules and safety switches that communicate at I4.0 level simplify troubleshooting. However, the communication capability also has interesting potential for predictive maintenance and tamper protection.
read more...The vampire effect of quantification
There are always controversial discussions regarding the determination of risks for products and systems. But which approaches actually make sense in the context of safety and security? What approach does the new framework for safety and security - IEC TR 63069:2019 - recommend?
read more...Warnings - less is often more!
Many operating instructions contain warnings 'to death'. This may be reassuring for the manufacturer, but for the reader it means that relevant information is barely noticed - possibly with fatal consequences for people, the environment and the product.
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