Sensors plus evaluation unit for SIL 3 and PL e
To determine a safe absolute position, Pepperl+Fuchs relies on a combination of the 'PUS' evaluation unit with the 'safePXV' or 'WCS' sensors.
read more...read more...Navigate safely and autonomously
Pilz offers manufacturers a safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4 for freely navigating mobile platforms.
read more...Takeover of Origa Solutions
The Hima Group from Brühl (Baden) has acquired the Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions. The corresponding company purchase agreement was signed on January 8 and came into effect on January 31.
read more...SIL 3 solution based on SIL 2-compliant components
If a solution in accordance with Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) is to be implemented with SIL 2-compliant components, various challenges arise. With the publication of revision 3 of the IEC 61508 standard, it will be necessary to apply new methods.
read more...Implementing functional safety correctly
Embedded systems are becoming increasingly complex, for example with regard to applications in the fields of autonomous driving, AI and the rail sector. Functional safety is playing an increasingly important role here, as Prof. Dr. Peter Fromm from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences explains.
read more...Safe control technology for Swedish rail network
Pilz has won a tender from the Swedish Transport Infrastructure Agency, Trafikverket, and has been awarded the contract to modernize the communications infrastructure along the nationwide rail network.
read more...Products of the year 2024 - you are in demand!
We are looking for the 'Product of the Year 2024'! We have published over 600 products over the past year and now they have been decided: We present the nominations in 12 categories in which you can vote for your personal favorite!
read more...IIoT implemented in practice
Visitors to the Schmersal stand can discover an exemplary IIoT application. Volker Heinzer, Product Manager Programmable Electronic Systems and Industry 4.0/ IIoT, explains what it's all about.
read more...Codesys for Edge & Cloud Control
Virtual safety control - no illusion
Codesys advertises the fact that its SoftPLCs can also be installed as virtual controllers on any platform with a container or hypervisor. Domenik Vögel explains why virtualization does not stop at safety applications.
read more...On the safe side
The EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, successor to the previous Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), is here! Pilz provides information in the form of an expert panel on what it means for machinery manufacturers and distributors.
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