
Add-ons for the automation platform
Rhebo offers its new sensor app for monitoring automation systems as an add-on for the ctrlX automation platform from Bosch Rexroth.
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Rhebo offers its new sensor app for monitoring automation systems as an add-on for the ctrlX automation platform from Bosch Rexroth.

What has so far made the use of cobots complex are the applicable framework conditions in terms of safety and risk assessment. The start-up Coboworx has developed a template for the assessment process together with TÜV Rheinland.

Schmersal wants to expand the export activities of the production plant in Ranjangaon over the next few years. The first step has been taken: the plant's expanded "Export Oriented Unit" has just been opened.

The SRO 022 safety module with two safe, dual-channel outputs from Sigmatek meets the safety requirements of SIL 3, PL e.

Turck's inductive sensors enable wear-free position and range monitoring in safety-related applications.
Leuze has founded its own sales and service company, Leuze electronic Polska, and is now distributing its sensor solutions on the Polish market.

Leuze is now distributing its sensor solutions on the Polish market via its own sales and service company based in Katowice, southern Poland.

In addition to its classic range of elaborately certified SIL safety encoders, sensor manufacturer Posital is now offering an alternative.
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