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Robotics

Engineering turns robotic science fiction into industrial reality

Universal Robots will showcase its ecosystem, while Osaro CEO makes 2025 predictions
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Safety Components

6 safety devices to protect operators, equipment and processes

Eric J. Halvorson
Safety first: Enhancing workplace safety in manufacturing environments
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Safety Components

AGR’s take on derisking: what works and what doesn’t

Arthur G. Russell's focus on adaptability and lifecycle support aligns with the needs of modern manufacturing
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Safety Controllers

DMC wins ICC Build-a-Thon

Mike Bacidore
Inductive Automation announces move to a larger venue for the 2025 Ignition Community Conference
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Safety Controllers

Adding environmental effects to dynamic simulations

Engineers should use stochastic simulations to better evaluate controller performance under realistic, fluctuating conditions
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Functional Safety

How FSMA Rule 204 will impact food production operations

Engineers will need to design systems that are flexible, allowing for ongoing upgrades as regulatory requirements and best practices evolve
Safety Components

How machines stop in emergency situations

Tobey Strauch
Safety configurations for Category 0, Category 1 and Category 2 stops
Safety Components

Safety-circuit upgrades present design challenges

Rick Rice
More open and flexible safety components can make for easier integration
Functional Safety

Safety vs. security: when conflict occurs

What should you do when safety and security issues arise in control systems?
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Functional Safety

ABB CIP safety

ABB
ABB's CIP Safety FSCS-21 function module is compatible with its ACS380 (machinery), ACS580 (general purpose) and ACS880 (industrial) series of drives. Certified by TUV, this plug...
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Safety Controllers

Omron PMAC controller

Omron Industrial Automation
The Omron CK5M EtherCAT modular multi-axis PMAC controller is designed to remove constraints and barriers and maximize a machine’s capabilities, helping to obtain the best...
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Machine Guarding

Top Tips for Machine Safeguarding

Selecting the right machine safeguarding technology can be a challenge. Read on to learn key tips.
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Machine Guarding

Schmersal machine control panel

Schmersal
Schmersal’s BDF40 machine control panel offer up to four operators for various machine or process controls located at the guard door in one compact housing. The BDF series...