April 10, 2024=5 Optimized energy savings thanks to innovative standards Accurate energy consumption data is essential for companies aiming to achieve climate-neutral production. To support this goal, a consortium of organizations including ODVA, OPC Foundation, PI, and VDMA have recently published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial and process automation….
April 10, 2025 ODVA is pleased to announce that a new pull model for configuration data is now available for CIP Security, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IP. This new profile is in addition to the existing pull model for CIP Security certificates which allows for efficient distribution of device authenticity information. The CIP Security…
March 26, 2025 The leadership for ODVA’s 24th term was elected and announced at the 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025. The organization has launched a strategic initiative to improve research for future technologies and trends, streamline prioritization and planning, and achieve enhanced operational excellence. This future-focused vision is an…
March 6, 2025 Pilz is offering online training courses in 2025 on popular topics such as Introduction to Machinery Regulation, Fundamentals of Machinery Safety, Fundamentals of Industrial Security, Basics of CE Marking, Safety Requirements and Integration of AGVs, Robot Safety and Integration, and many more. Make sure you register as soon as possible to secure…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…