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….
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…
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…
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…
April 9, 2026 Increase availability with safety sensors. Maintenance, repairs and unplanned downtimes are major cost drivers in plant and machine operation. For this reason, durable safety sensors PSEN from Pilz not only offer protection for human and machine, but also provide clear economic benefits in terms of high availability. How can I reduce maintenance…
March 30, 2026 Safety upgrade for overhead cranes Crane retrofit during non-stop operation Overhead or bridge cranes are an integral part of the production and logistics chain at automotive supplier Marelli Mako Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in the Turkish city of Bursa: the demands on their reliability are high, as the loads suspended overhead…
March 26, 2026 Fresh from winning the LogiMAT Best Product Award, Sonair showcases the first commercial deployment of its 3D ultrasonic technology at MODEX 2026, moving robot safety from 2D sensing to full 3D spatial awareness. Sonair, a pioneer in ultrasonic 3D sensing, is introducing its award-winning ADAR (Acoustic Detection and Ranging) sensor to the North…
Posted March 23, 2026 Editor’s Note: World Standards Day 2025 may be behind us, but World Standards day 2026 will be here before you know it. Every year on October 14th, members of the IEC, ISO, and ITU, pay tribute to the collaborative efforts from experts around the world who develop the voluntary technical agreements…
March 17, 2026 In an increasingly digitalized world, the number of security-related vulnerabilities is constantly increasing. In particular, security gaps in software cannot be 100 % prevented. As such it is more important than ever to provide security-critical information quickly, reliably and in an internationally machine-readable format, so that vulnerabilities can be addressed using recommended…
March 3, 2026 Work safely and productively – with safety switches from Pilz Movable guards such as swing gates and sliding gates, flaps or covers, can be found in almost every application. If there are dangerous overrun movements, a safety locking device with appropriate manipulation protection in accordance with EN ISO 14119 is required. The safety gate cannot be…
February 23, 2026 Discover the MYZEL Lifecycme Platform in an interactive tour. Experience step by step how the platform supports you through the entire machine lifecycle – explore features, understand benefits, discover applications. Intuitive in every step, fully interactive. MYZEL Lifecycle Platform Safety for human and machine in one software package Manage your machine lifecycle!…
February 12, 2026 Manual restart is a thing of the past Everything runs smoothly and safely Unilin’s goal is “Zero Harm” – i.e. to create a working environment in which safety for human and machine is the top priority. However, the existing woodworking processes at the production site in Izegem, Belgium, did carry certain risks….
February 2, 2026 With the Safety Distance Calculator, Pilz provides a free, browser-based software tool, making it much easier for users to calculate safety distances for safety light curtains. Calculations can now be carried out in accordance with the previous version of EN ISO 13855 as well as the revised EN ISO 13855:2024. What does…
January 28, 2026 Objective The objective of the training is to put across to you the processes and standards that are important in the design and evaluation of safety-related control systems. This training course addresses how EN ISO 13849-1 (the safety-related control systems standard) is applied in automation and equipment design. In addition, we introduce you to…
December 18, 2025 By Krystie Johnston There is something special about having a passion and putting it to work for a good reason. And that is exactly what STUDSON and HighBar are doing right now with the recent launch of their HighBar-equipped SHK-1 industrial helmet. A revolution in head safety, the concept version was introduced just last year…
December 9, 2025 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…
