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Classic Fire + Life Safety Names Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer as Company Enters Next Phase of Growth

August 12, 2026 Classic Fire + Life Safety announces the appointment of Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer. Hanna is an accomplished senior finance executive with extensive experience helping organizations manage change, improve financial performance, and build the systems needed to support sustainable growth. He holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation in Canada and is Fellow…

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New Emerson Safety Controller Streamlines Integration, Offers Superior Safety and Functionality

August 11, 2026 PACSystems Safety Controller enables SIL2 designs with pre-built templates for reliable performance in demanding, safety-critical applications Emerson has announced the new PACSystems™ RX3i CPS400 Safety Controller, designed to enable Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) strategies for infrastructure, fire and gas, burner management systems, and other emergency shutdown systems. The PACSystems Safety Controller is…

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Standards Key to Strengthening Canada’s Energy Security, New Report Finds

July 23, 2026 New CSA Public Policy Centre report explores how standards can support more reliable and resilient energy systems as demand grows and complexity increases As Canada faces increasing pressure to build a more resilient, reliable and secure energy system, a new report from the CSA Public Policy Centre highlights the need for a…

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Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

July 22, 2026 By Christoph Baumeister, Senior Manager Product Management Who’s allowed to do what on which machine? This question is fundamental to a safety concept that covers both Safety and Industrial Security. The functional safety of a machine must not be compromised by unauthorised access, malicious attacks or manipulation. This makes it more important…

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Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager, Consulting &, Services Operations How can you implement and comply with statutory requirements for machinery throughout its entire lifecycle? Machinery manufacturers and operators must address this issue now because the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 comes into force on 20 January 2027. This also brings Industrial Security and…

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Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

July 22, 2026 By Andreas Willert, Head of Industrial Security at Pilz Austria The Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 clearly stipulates that safety can only function reliably if safety-related functions are protected against manipulation. Modern machinery is digitally networked, configured via software and adjusted during operation. Any unauthorised change – whether deliberate or accidental – can…

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Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

July 22, 2026 By Jürgen Bukowski, Senior Manager Consulting & Services Operations The increasing digitisation and networking of industrial plants has changed the risk landscape. That’s because classic functional safety is no longer enough to guarantee Machinery Safety in modern production environments. Cyberattacks, manipulation, and insecure remote access pose real threats. The Machinery Regulation (MR)…

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Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

July 22, 2026 By Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security Networked machines exchange data and form part of complex systems. As a result, safety requirements are also becoming more stringent. It is essential that Safety & Security are considered together. Current legislation in Europe – in…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Data & Digital Transformation | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Human Safety | Humanoid and Bionic Robots | Industrial Robots (Articulated, Cartesian, Delta, SCARA, etc.) | Industry Insights | Logistics and Intralogistics | Machine Safety | Mobile Robots (AGVs, AMRs, UASs, UAVs, etc.) | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards | Software

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

July 7, 2026 The ADAR One sensor from Sonair is now suitable for SIL2 and PL d applications and is certified to fulfil all requirements of the European machine directive as a sensor for the safe detection of humans and objects. While the AI boom has made robots significantly more capable, the accompanying safety infrastructure…

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Product News | Advanced Manufacturing | Advanced Robotics | Collaborative Robots (cobots) | Human Safety | Machine Safety | Mechatronic Solutions | Motion Control

Festo Introduces Two-Finger Pneumatic Gripper for Cobot Applications

June 26, 2026 Festo’s integrated design reduces wiring and weight while supporting safe collaborative operation. Collaborative robots operate within strict payload and mounting constraints. Pneumatic gripper installations that rely on external valves, sensors, and wiring add weight, increase footprint, and complicate routing along compact cobot arms. To address these constraints, Festo introduces the HPPH two-finger pneumatic parallel…

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Designing Out-of-Panel Machines Without Compromising Visibility or Safety

June 10, 2025 As industrial systems shift toward out of panel architectures, the conversation is no longer about why out-of-panel solutions matter; it is about what they enable. For engineers and manufacturers, the real value lies in outcomes: faster deployment, improved uptime, simplified design, and greater system transparency -all without sacrificing safety or control. What…

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New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

May 29, 2026 New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions EXAIR has launched a new interactive factory microsite designed to help manufacturers quickly identify products that can improve efficiency, safety and performance throughout their facility. The digital experience features a fully interactive factory floor map with clickable hotspots positioned throughout key production and maintenance areas. Each hotspot…

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NOARK Switchboards

May 27, 2026 NOARK Electric’s MxS Series LV Power Distribution Switchboards provide a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for electrical power distribution in commercial and industrial facilities. Designed for low-voltage circuits (under 600V), these switchboards play a critical role in ensuring continuity of supply, electrical safety, and preventing hazards like fires, electrocution, and equipment damage….

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New Update: Bernstein Foot Switches at ITC Electrical

May 19, 2026 Catalog Update: Bernstein Foot Switches ITC has updated the Bernstein Foot Switches section of their catalog to reflect Bernstein’s latest product code revisions. These new part numbers improve clarity, alignment with current manufacturing standards, and ordering accuracy. Product specifications remain unchanged. To support customers during the transition, ITC Electrical has included a product code comparison…

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Safety Update for Long-Serving Press – 60 Plus: Old Press as Good as New!

May 5, 2026 Mencarelli Pompe e Valvole S.r.l, an Italian manufacturer of electric pumps and centrifuges based in Bresso near Milan, had an approximately 60-year old, 120-tonne hydraulic press, which was fundamentally sound but no longer state of the art in terms of control technology. In 2025, Mencarelli decided to modernise the press which, although…

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Robust Safety Sensor Technology for Rugged Environments from Pilz

April 9, 2026 Industrial plants require sensor technology that operates with precision and can withstand even extreme conditions. The safety sensors PSEN from Pilz are designed for dust, vibration, cold, humidity, and intensive cleaning processes. With a high protection type and durable design, they ensure constantly high plant availability, from hygiene-critical areas through to metal…

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Human Safety

Classic Fire + Life Safety Names Michael Hanna as Chief Financial Officer as Company Enters Next Phase of Growth

New Emerson Safety Controller Streamlines Integration, Offers Superior Safety and Functionality

Standards Key to Strengthening Canada’s Energy Security, New Report Finds

Secure Your Access and Entry Points Now – and Manage them Intelligently!

Mastering Compliance Requirements with MYZEL

Security for Safety: Clear Structures in the Automation Network

Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security Will be a Key Competitive Factor

Future-Proof Automation: One-Stop Safety and Industrial Security

Robot Safety is Now 3D: Sonair Unveils World’s First Safety-Certified 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Human-Robot Collaboration

Festo Introduces Two-Finger Pneumatic Gripper for Cobot Applications

Designing Out-of-Panel Machines Without Compromising Visibility or Safety

New Interactive Factory Microsite Helps Manufacturers Discover EXAIR Solutions

NOARK Switchboards

New Update: Bernstein Foot Switches at ITC Electrical

Safety Update for Long-Serving Press – 60 Plus: Old Press as Good as New!

Robust Safety Sensor Technology for Rugged Environments from Pilz

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