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…
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 16, 2026 Product Spotlight: QWTLF Series Wall Mount LED Tower Light Introducing the QWTLF Series, a robust LED tower light designed with visibility, durability, and safety in mind—now available at ITC. Built for industrial environments where space and movement matter, the QWTLF features a low-profile wall mount bracket with a wide footprint, offering reliable installation and…
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 25, 2026 Adding a control station for equipment deployed in hygienic environments, where it will be exposed to washdowns, humidity and cleaning agents, requires careful consideration of a long list of priorities. These include a robust enclosure to protect internal electrical components like pushbuttons, maintenance of hygienic standards and effective rust protection — all…
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 17, 2026 When a seismic event strikes, every second counts. Electrical infrastructure must not only endure the physical shock but be ready to return to operation as soon as possible. That’s why seismic compliance isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a powerful statement about a product’s resilience and reliability. For critical industries that rely on…
February 17, 2026 This blog article analyses the technical requirements, selection criteria, and application limits of capacitor-based buffer modules using practical application examples. Power outages pose a significant risk to the operational continuity of electrical systems. In Germany, the average unavailability of electrical energy, according to SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index), is 12.2 minutes* per…
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 Enhanced firmware adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support for linear motor applications, extending functional safety capabilities and enabling SIL 3 compliance Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control systems, released the next update for the SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and…
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…
