
Safety solutions for the smart factory
Schmersal is launching IO-Link safety products on the market with the solenoid interlock 'AZM42' and the safety sensor 'RSS362'.

Schmersal has equipped the electronic solenoid interlock 'AZM40' with new accessories and new features.
Tailored to the needs of customers from various industries, EUCHNER develops and produces solutions that safeguard guards on machines. This minimizes hazards, protects people and makes processes more efficient at the same time.

A recent report by the Var Group sheds light on the cyber security situation in Europe. The so-called Y-Report shows a significant increase in security incidents; the manufacturing industry is particularly affected.

With 'OndoSense reach WA' (Wide Angle), Ondosense has developed a compact radar sensor for collision avoidance, vehicle detection and object positioning.

The Fraba Group, supplier of sensors for industrial motion control and safety systems, established a business unit in China in March 2024. Fraba Industrial Automation (Shanghai) Company will serve the Chinese industrial automation market.
AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement
In the first quarter of 2024, sensor and measurement technology companies generated sales growth of 2% compared to the previous quarter. This was the result of the quarterly survey of the AMA Association's 450 members on economic development.
The occupancy rate of offices in Germany is falling, which offers potential savings for the boardroom. Thanks to sensor technology, AI and digital twins, rooms are being used more intelligently.

This year's AMA Innovation Award from the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement (AMA) honors the development team around Stanislav Aksarin. The prize was awarded at Sensor+Test 2024 in Nuremberg.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have presented the first electrical safety product that contains components made from biomass-balanced plastics.
Navel", a robot from Navel Robotics, is in use on the geriatric ward at Frankfurt (Oder) Hospital. Navel is equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that recognizes movements, voices and emotions and reacts in a human-like manner.