Articles and background information on the topic
For a long time, the focus in production was on analog security aspects: a locked and guarded production hall provided sufficient protection. However, in the course of digitalization and thanks to developments in the field of automation, this is changing fundamentally.
read more...Turck is expanding its range of safe I/O components with the TBPN block I/O modules for Profisafe and TBIP for CIP Safety. The robust IP67 modules bring safe input and output signals directly from the field to the safety controller.
read more...Automation places greater demands on safety concepts. Classic concepts such as muting are reaching their limits. The safety solutions from Leuze enable seamless safety, efficient material flow and high system availability.
read more...The Profisafe plug-in module for frequency inverters from ABB is equipped with integrated safety functions. It reduces the engineering effort and enables simplified installation and commissioning.
read more...To maintain an appropriate distance in production, distribution and logistics, ProGlove has developed the Connect app for Android, which can be used to activate a built-in proximity sensor.
read more...Flir presents the VP50-2 non-contact voltage tester with work light and three alarm types. This makes it safer and easier to detect and check problems in electrical systems.
read more...Together with textile service provider Mewa, Fraunhofer IGD has developed an automated system to check the quality of high-visibility clothing more quickly and reliably.
read more...Production systems in which humans, machines and robots work together must meet high safety requirements. The systems need to be safe for employees as well as protected against cyberattacks from outside.
read more...Keeping your distance is the order of the day to protect employees and ensure a restart and operation. With SafeZone, Kinexon has developed a wearable that warns the wearer as soon as the minimum physical distance to other people becomes too small.
read more...The new FL MGuard 1100 series security routers from Phoenix Contact offer simple protection of industrial networks against IT attacks. The devices are optimized for industrial use and are also easy to handle.
read more...