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Pilz Automation Safety Canada L.P. Is Pleased to Announce the Promotion of Marcus Graham to the Role of National Channel Manager

February 10, 2025 Marcus will continue his role as Senior Technical Sales Representative at Pilz for the Southwestern Ontario region, while also taking on the responsibility of overseeing nationwide partnerships with distributors and integrators. In this expanded role, Marcus will not only drive sales in Southwestern Ontario but also strengthen relationships with our valued partners…

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Identifying, Assessing and Minimizing Risks: Designing Safe Mobile Robots

February 5, 2025 Mobile robots – whether it be automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) – are playing an increasing important role in mobile intralogistics because they significantly increase automation and efficiency in warehouses, production facilities and distribution centers. They general share their operating area with people. Special requirements on their design…

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Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards Addresses Organization-Wide Cybersecurity in Industrial and Critical Infrastructure Operations

February 5, 2025 Update to ISA/IEC 62443 Standards The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1-2024, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems. It is the latest update to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, the widely used global consensus-based automation and control systems cybersecurity standards. Addressing cybersecurity on…

Preventing Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries with Solutions from Festo
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Festo’s Solutions Prevent Contamination in Lithium-Ion EV Batteries

December 18, 2024 Safe and precise production is critical to ensuring the quality of a battery; any contamination can compromise its performance, lifespan, and safety. Festo is a trusted, single source supplier for all tasks involving automation of battery manufacturing. They offer a complete line of copper-free, zinc-free, and dry-room-compatible components for battery manufacturing. Today,…

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Safe Small Controller PNOZmulti 2 Receives UL Certification for “Programmable Safety Controllers”

November 28, 2024 UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category Plant and machinery manufacturers in the USA, but also those based internationally with an export market in the USA, will be delighted: the configurable safety controller PNOZmulti 2 has received UL listing in the “Programmable Safety Controllers” category. This listing makes it much easier for plant…

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MSK Precision Products Renews ITAR Registration

November 26, 2024 Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Precision Manufacturing and Quality Standards  MSK Precision Products (“MSK”), a PrecisionX Group company, is proud to announce the renewal of its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) registration. As a trusted manufacturer of critical metal components for aerospace & defense, satellite, and medical device industries, MSK underscores its…

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Process Device Profiles for Ethernet/IP Expanded to Include RTD and Thermocouple Temperature Sensors

November 7, 2024 Process Device Profiles for Ethernet/IP Expanded ODVA has announced that new process device profiles for temperature sensors are now available as a part of The EtherNet/IPTM Specification. Process device profiles help system integrators and end users to be able to efficiently commission new devices and to more easily replace devices for optimized…

MC ODVA Joint Consortium Standardizes Common Power Consumption Management 1 400
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Ethernet/IP Concurrent Connections for Critical Applications Now Available with CIP Safety

November 7, 2024 ODVA is pleased to announce that the CIP SafetyTM on EtherNet/IPTM technology has been enhanced to allow for the use of Concurrent Connections for applications requiring both high availability and functional safety. Concurrent Connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes. CIP Safety…

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The Safety of Mobile Platforms is Part of the New Machinery Regulation

October 16, 2024 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4 The safety of automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS) is regulated in the AGVS standard 3691-4. This has been continually adapted in the last few years. As the number of AGVS in production and logistics environments continues to rise, the…

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IO-Link Safety Integrated in a Production Line | Pilz

July 15, 2024 Do you use a large number of safety sensors in your plant? Then IO-Link Safety is the solution for you! Take a look at the video and get a first impression of IO-Link Safety. The animation illustrates how IO-Link Safety can be integrated into an automation plant. IO-Link Safety for flexible automation…

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Safety Locking Devices: PSENmlock mini, PSENslock 2 | Pilz

July 15, 2024 Are you looking for an individual safety gate solution? Then take a look at safety locking devices from Pilz! The animation shows the new safety locking devices PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2 used in the food industry. For safeguard protection they offer a versatile portfolio of safety locking devices. They offer cost-optimised…

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IEC 62443: Ewon® Remote Solutions from HMS Networks Strengthens Security

June 12, 2024 The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark…

Ensure Food Safety With Clean Compressed Air
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Ensure Food Safety With Clean Compressed Air

June 11, 2024 Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), stipulate the cleanability and cross-contamination standards that food processing plants must follow, ensuring food is safe for consumption. One easy way to meet cGMP and FSMA guidelines is to upgrade your pneumatic systems with proper air filtration systems….

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PULS Information Security: Now Certified Acc. to ISO 27001

May 8, 2024 PULS is proud to inform you that they have successfully passed the ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized standard for information security management, by DEKRA. At PULS, they believe that their business partner’s trust is essential. They are committed to providing the highest level of confidentiality, integrity to their clients’ data, as well…

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Technology Report: Methods for Risk Assessment

May 2, 2024 The European Machinery Directive requires that a risk assessment be performed for every machine before being brought to market. The convergence of IT and OT as well as the rapid technological development has made it necessary to revise the Machinery Directive. The result is the new Machinery Regulation: It will replace the…

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Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation

May 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering, is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. What is the role of…