The standards and guidelines for machine safety are similar to the rules of our health care system. The healthcare system has 3 types of care: preventive, regular and emergency (acute) care.

We have proven our expertise in this area: Since the early 1960s, we have provided sensor solutions for many applications in logistics, packaging technology, mechanical engineering and mechatronics, among others. In many cases, an important role is played by safety components such as light curtains, access guarding devices, safety laser scanners, safety switches, controllers and relays. We currently offer, for example, the most innovative laser scanners with e.g. Profisafe interface and monitoring of several safety fields at the same time, easily parameterisable and high system reliability even in dusty environments!

Eaton already presented the DG1 General Purpose frequency drive that is suitable for any application up to 630 kW and enjoys new modern functionalities with pump and fan algorithms. Now Eaton is launching a Micro variant of the same model that also fits into very compact enclosures.

Supply lines can easily be overlooked and thus create additional accident hazards at the workplace. Poorly laid compressed air hoses or extension cables are not only a tripping hazard, but also a nuisance during transport and are not to be underestimated as a source of danger, especially when great importance is attached to the swift running of work processes.

Frequency-controlled ventilation systems are widely used in livestock farming. But what happens if the frequency control fails or requires maintenance? Do the ventilation systems continue to function as usual? They will if they are equipped with the new bypass switch from ABB.

Cleaning in the food industry mainly means 3 things: Adherence to hygiene standards, being extremely thorough and doing all this within a reasonable time, so that production can continue at full speed. If we look at the stubborn contamination in meat processing plants, for example, it is not an easy task.

Mico Pro is Murrelektronik's innovative power monitoring system for use in 12 and 24 VDC applications with patented switch-off technology. Thanks to its modular structure, the system can be precisely tailored to the required application. This results in a very favourable cost-benefit effect. In addition, the system can be used very flexibly and takes up very little space. The patented switch-off characteristic ensures that your machine remains optimally usable. An additional advantage: an integrated concept for the distribution of potential that significantly reduces the amount of wiring in the switch cabinet.

Schneider Electric™ has added a silver glass antimicrobial additive to the masterbatch of its Harmony™ pushbuttons. This antimicrobial additive, which has been registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, is incorporated into the raw material of the pushbuttons. In this way, it maintains its integrity and inhibits the growth of bacteria and microorganisms that cause odors, discoloration, staining, deterioration or corrosion on the surface of the push buttons.

With SNAP IN, installation and maintenance work can be performed just as quickly as snapping your fingers. The new connection is, in principle, just as simple as it is to use: the stripped conductor is inserted directly into open connection points, and snaps into place with an audible “click”. The other way round is just as fast. The connection point can be re-opened simply by pushing on the lever and removing the connected conductor.

The European Union RoHS Directive1 restricts the use of certain harmful substances in electrical and electronic equipment, such as the use of mercury in lighting products. The old directive contained exemptions for a range of products that have now been revised by the European Commission - with major implications for fluorescent lighting products.

Machine and plant manufacturers that export their products to North America or wish to put them into circulation within their area of applicability are subject to the laws and regulations applicable there. One of the most important industry-specific standards in addition to the NEC is NFPA 79. NFPA 79 is revised every three years in line with the NEC and adopts its innovations.

Familiar components in a new machine? Often it can be smarter! Festo's portfolio develops annually with around 700 new products. This innovative strength lends itself extremely well to a lower cost price. With the itsme factory scan we would like to help you find smart applications that fit in with the current focal points in machine building.

There is a special story behind EMMA safety shoes. A story that once began with the safe and social work facility for miners of the State Mines in South Limburg. Now, no less than 90 years later, safety and social enterprise are still of paramount importance to EMMA. Safety for feet, safe working conditions for employees and safety for the environment.

itsme and JC-Electronics work closely together in the sale of new and refurbished industrial electronics. What does this mean for you? Especially if the component cannot be delivered new (any more), there is often a possibility to purchase a refurbished item. Especially with "difficult" electronics this can offer a solution in a tricky situation.

The new fork sensors of the GS 04B and GS 08B series from Leuze detect even the smallest objects with absolute reliability. They are ideal for reliable detection in high-speed applications.

Pneumatics are still the tool of choice for simple motion and positioning tasks. However, in an increasingly digitized world, electrical automation and a continuous flow of information from the workpiece to the control system and to the cloud is becoming indispensable. With the Simplified Motion Series, Festo offers an automation solution that bridges the gap between easy-to-install pneumatics and flexible electrical automation.

Within minutes, the EMpro energy measuring modules are configured and integrated into the network. Thanks to the direct connection of manufacturer-independent Rogowski coils, wiring work is saved and the modules offer many practical functions for web servers and devices. EMpro energy meters with MID certification according to EN 50470 make it possible to calculate energy data accurately down to the cost centre. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Sentry safety relays are now also available with push-in connection. The push-in connection speeds up and simplifies installation, and ensures a safe, maintenance-free connection - even after transport or in installations with vibrations. No tools are required to connect the cable in the push-in terminal.

Stainless steel switchgear and control cabinets are used in many applications such as in the food and pharmaceutical industries but also in maritime applications stainless steel is widely used. The main reason for using stainless steel is the risk of corrosion due to the harsh conditions in which these switchgear and control cabinets are installed.

Eaton's full range of motor protection switches, contactors and motor starter combinations has been expanded to include a portfolio of components with Push-in connections. Current formats have been taken into account by keeping the new range almost identical in size. The new range therefore offers nothing but benefits.

Constantly changing demands, but also changing technology and export guidelines are well-known challenges for a machine- and panel builder. An ever-increasing response time is the enduring trend and process optimization a requirement. Therefore, the time is really over to manually keep track of things around an electro-technical design in an excel sheet. The time and stress that this takes and the chance of errors that such a method entails, no longer fits in a world that is changing ever faster and is becoming more digital. After all, what machine or panel builder doesn't want to be able to select the right switching and protection devices for a motor or load at the push of a button, including required cable diameters and short-circuit calculations?

Accurately analyze grid quality and monitor energy in real time? ABB's M4M network analyzers make it possible. The analyzers support the digital transformation of buildings by collecting information for the energy distribution system. Linking to the ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Management (EAM) allows for improved efficiency and easier resolution of grid quality issues.

New manufacturing processes, digitized and more focused on e-commerce and logistics, have driven the growth of material handling applications such as automated storage systems and warehouse solutions, internal transport systems and packaging machines. One of the critical components at the heart of the machines in these applications is the sensor.

With the recent introduction of the Leuze safety radar LBK, the safety world is investigating where it can be used instead of an (optical) safety laser scanner such as the Leuze RSL 400 or a safety light curtain.

Telemecanique Sensors has been a specialist in industrial automation, sensors, sensing technology and safety engineering for over 90 years. With a comprehensive range of safety products, which meet the very strict international safety standards, Telemecanique Sensors offers the most comprehensive protection for personnel and equipment.