| | | |

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

October 16, 2024

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

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 need to further regulate safety for the operation of AGVS also increases. For this purpose, special requirements have also been included in the new Machinery Regulation, which will apply from 2027.

One of the key issues for the safety of autonomous mobile machinery: protection against corruption. Here the new Machinery Regulation requires manufacturers to control access permissions and protect the AGVS from unauthorised access by external parties. This also applies to maintenance and programming work, which is often carried out remotely. These issues must be taken into account when assessing and implementing the safety functions on an AGVS.

In turn, when the AGVS is deployed, the operator must ensure that the safety of the AGVS is also guaranteed in the new environment, i.e. in the existing infrastructure. To do this, a risk assessment of the existing infrastructure must be carried out. Among other things, zones are defined in order to adapt the speed to the space available and the potential for avoidance. If space is tight, the AGVS must travel slowly.

In addition, the safety functions of the AGVS must be tested regularly during operation. The HOW and with WHAT must be specified by the manufacturer and must be planned and implemented by the operator based on the risk assessment.

Find out more about the safety of mobile platforms and what Pilz has to offer now:

Source

Related Story

EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230

The EU Machinery Regulation will apply from 20 January 2027. It came into force in all member states on 19 July 2023, twenty days after it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Machine manufacturers now have time in which to meet the new safety requirements on plant and machinery.

Check the changes that affect you. The Guide to the Machinery Regulation will help you with this. Find out what’s changing, what’s important and what needs to be done. Everything in one document!

Related Articles


Latest Articles

  • What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?

    April 28, 2025 What Are the Main Strategies for Data Centre Cooling?  The rapid growth of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has placed immense pressure on data centres to expand their capacity quickly. With this increased demand, operators must implement effective cooling systems to prevent overheating and IT equipment malfunctions.  In this article, Rittal explores the… Read More…

  • The Wild and Wonderful of Thermal by FLIR – How Thermal Imaging is Augmenting More Than Just Cameras

    April 25, 2025 By Krystie Johnston Teledyne FLIR OEM launched their Thermal by FLIR about six years ago, to expand support for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who integrate FLIR thermal camera technology into their products. Since then, these collaborations have taken thermal into completely new spaces. Mike Walters, Vice President of Emerging Product Management at FLIR… Read More…


Featured Article

Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations.

That’s why Omron is thrilled to announce the launch of their game-changing MD Series of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Read more


Products

  • Discover Fast, Easy, and Ready-to-Deploy Cobot Solutions with FANUC America

    April 18, 2025 A new web tool allows customers to research ready-to-go collaborative robot solutions featuring FANUC’s reliable and efficient CRX cobots. FANUC America is simplifying manufacturing with the launch of its new web tool, allowing companies of all sizes to easily search for ready-to-go collaborative robot (or cobot) solutions that are pre-engineered, reliable and… Read More…

  • Panduit Expands FTTH Solutions to Meet Growing Demand for Quality Broadband Infrastructure

    April 28, 2025 New Plug-and-Play Lineup Helps ISPs, Engineering Firms, and Contractors Build and Expand Networks Faster with Less Labour Panduit, a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced today that it is introducing five new products, developed to meet the industry’s demand for high-quality, durable, and easy-to-use outside plant broadband solutions. Designed… Read More…