Articles & News on Machine Safety

Virtual Safety Solution from CODESYS Has Been Certified

  • January 29, 2025
  • News

The virtual safety controller CODESYS Virtual Safe Control SL has now been certified by TÜV Süd.

Moore Industries’ SLA Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm Earns Factory Mutual Approval

  • January 29, 2025
  • News

Moore Industries’ SLA Multiloop and Multifunctional Safety Logic Solver and Alarm has earned Factory Mutual approval as a Non-Incendive instrument.

Vertex Wireless Collaborates with Samsung and Pepperl+Fuchs for Intrinsically Safe Mobile Devices

  • January 16, 2025
  • News

This collaboration is set to revolutionize the industrial mobile communications landscape by introducing intrinsically safe mobile devices designed specifically for hazardous environments.

Safety Symposium Marks 50th Anniversary of Sella Controls, a HIMA Company

  • October 17, 2024
  • News

The HIMA Group, a global leader in safety-related automation solutions, proudly marked a significant milestone: the 50th anniversary of Sella Controls.

International Robot Safety Conference to Discuss Updates to the Revised ISO 10218, the Most Important Standard in Robot Safety

  • September 17, 2024
  • News

In Cincinnati Oct. 1-3, robot safety experts from leading robot manufacturers and regulatory officials will take a deep dive into the industry’s flagship standard along with dozens of other talks.

Enhancing Safety in Autonomous Mobile Robots

  • by Theo Kersjes
  • August 21, 2024
  • Feature

Because robots can generate large forces and move at a faster speed, they may bring certain risks, such as injuring human co-workers in an unintended collision. These risks must be carefully managed.

FRABA Group Announces New China-Based Business Unit

  • August 14, 2024
  • News

The FRABA Group has announced the opening of a new business unit in China.

Moore Industries Explains How the SLA Protects People, Equipment in a Remote Oil and Gas Wellhead Application

  • August 14, 2024
  • News

The SLA can protect people and equipment in a remote oil and gas wellhead application. 

30 Years of CODESYS

  • August 2, 2024
  • News

CODESYS has been setting milestones in automation for 30 years.

Machine Safety Basics: Test Pulses vs. OSSD

  • by Christopher Woller
  • June 25, 2024
  • Feature

Understanding these types of safety pulses, along with the advantages of various fieldbus and software options, will ensure your machine functions without putting anyone in harm’s way.