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Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules: Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

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…

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Radar Sensors PSENradar Optimize Safety from Pilz

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….

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Kollmorgen Advances Linear Motor Safety and Performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor Firmware Upgrade

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…

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Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz – Now Also in Accordance with EN ISO 13855:2024

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…

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Product News | Education & Training | Human Safety | Machine Safety | Motion Control | Regulations and Standards

Design of Safety Control Systems According to ISO 13849 & IEC 62061 with Pilz

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…

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Product News | Drives | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Motors

Festo CMMT-AS-S3 Servo Drives with Built-In Safety Functions Simplify Machine Commissioning and Safety Certification

December 15, 2025 Festo’s new CMMT-AS-S3 servo drive series enables machine builders to achieve higher levels of functional safety while simplifying design, wiring, and certification. The CMMT-AS servo drives give OEMs a choice between two distinct safety levels – Basic (S1) and the new Advanced (S3) – offering a flexible, cost-effective way to meet safety…

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A One-Stop Shop: Pilz Machine Acceptance Service

December 10, 2025 Design Risk Assessment, Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test with Pilz Key phases of the design, manufacture, and supply of plant and machinery are based on different legal and normative requirements. For this reason, it is important that all legal requirements are met at these points, before the plant/machinery is transferred to the next phase. The legal provisions vary…

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The Future of Process Heating: Phoenix Contact is Setting a New Standard for Safe Automation in Industrial Process Heating

November 17, 2025 The Future of Process Heating: Phoenix Contact is Setting a New Standard for Safe Automation in Industrial Process Heating The PLCnext Technology ecosystem from Phoenix Contact now satisfies globally applicable standards such as DIN EN ISO 13577-2/4 and NFPA 85, 86, 87 for industrial process heating. With this development, the company is positioning itself in both the European and…

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Exporting Machinery to India: Only with BIS Certificate and a Local Representative – India Sets Safety Standards

November 17, 2025 As the world’s fastest growing economy, India is establishing a legal framework for Machinery Safety – and therefore for the protection of human and machine. The “Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024”, approved by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is expected to come into force from 1 September…

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CSA Group’s European Campus in Plattling, Germany

November 17, 2025 CSA Group’s European Campus in Plattling, Germany Located in Plattling, Germany, CSA Group’s European head office and its product testing laboratories offer end-to-end testing, inspection, and certification services to manufacturers seeking global market access. Take a lab tour and explore their testing and certification capabilities at our key European campus in Bavaria,…

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Product News | Feedback Devices & Sensors | Industry Insights | Machine Safety | Motion Control

POSITAL Introduces 20 mm IXARC Multiturn Magnetic Encoders – The Right Encoders for Tight Spots

October 30, 2025 POSITAL has expanded its IXARC series of rotary encoders with a new line of 20 mm diameter multiturn magnetic encoders developed for motion control applications where installation space is at a premium. With a total housing length of just 31 mm, these compact units are POSITAL’s smallest multiturn encoders. They provide the…

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ABB Awarded Highest Certification for Industrial Safety Management

October 30, 2025 ABB has been awarded Maturity Level 5 (ML5) certification for their Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) by TÜV Rheinland, an independent global certification institute in functional safety and cyber security. ML5 is an approach and concept applied by TÜV Rheinland considering and auditing high-level KPI performances. The TÜV Rheinland FSMS Certificate ML…

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ABB Launches UNITROL 8000 Digital Excitation System to Meet Surging Energy Demand and Enhance Grid Stability

October 30, 2025 ABB has launched its next generation excitation system – UNITROL® 8000 – to deliver reliable performance and contribute to stable power generation as global power networks adapt to meet growing energy demand and the increased integration of renewables. The modular system is designed for power and industrial applications with excitation currents up to…

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Pilz: Safety. Security. Automation.

October 14, 2025 Pilz’s innovative, proven products and systems cover a broad spectrum, from sensor and control technology to drive technology, and are in use all over the world. Their global presence enables you to benefit from their experience locally, wherever you are. Their international team of experts is also committed to your project. Watch…

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New Edition of ISO 14119 Describes the State of the Art – Normative Guidance for Safety Gates

September 29, 2025 New Edition of ISO 14119 Describes the State of the Art – Normative Guidance for Safety Gates ISO has published a new edition of ISO 14119 “Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards”. The established standard sets out principles for the design and selection of safety gate systems. The requirements…

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Weidmüller Receives Certification for Industrial Security

September 29, 2025 Weidmüller, the international electrical engineering and automation company, has been certified by TÜV Nord in accordance with the IEC 62443-4-1 standard for industrial IT security. Weidmüller has received the certificate for industrial IT security according to IEC 62443-4-1 from TÜV Nord. IEC 62443 is the most important internationally recognised standard for IT…

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Machine Safety

Capacitor-Based Buffer Modules: Fast, Reliable Bridging for Short-Term DC Power Interruptions

Radar Sensors PSENradar Optimize Safety from Pilz

Kollmorgen Advances Linear Motor Safety and Performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor Firmware Upgrade

Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz – Now Also in Accordance with EN ISO 13855:2024

Festo CMMT-AS-S3 Servo Drives with Built-In Safety Functions Simplify Machine Commissioning and Safety Certification

A One-Stop Shop: Pilz Machine Acceptance Service

The Future of Process Heating: Phoenix Contact is Setting a New Standard for Safe Automation in Industrial Process Heating

Exporting Machinery to India: Only with BIS Certificate and a Local Representative – India Sets Safety Standards

CSA Group’s European Campus in Plattling, Germany

POSITAL Introduces 20 mm IXARC Multiturn Magnetic Encoders – The Right Encoders for Tight Spots

ABB Awarded Highest Certification for Industrial Safety Management

ABB Launches UNITROL 8000 Digital Excitation System to Meet Surging Energy Demand and Enhance Grid Stability

Pilz: Safety. Security. Automation.

New Edition of ISO 14119 Describes the State of the Art – Normative Guidance for Safety Gates

Weidmüller Receives Certification for Industrial Security

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