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More than two dozen HARTING connector configurations have passed rigorous safety testing by UL and been designated “UL-Recognized.”

RedFox achieved ATEX/IECEx certification by BASEEFA enabling these Layer 3 switches to be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres.

NTK is installing a control system based on safety PLCs from ABB that continuously monitors load torque as well as working and collision areas in real time.

The rBOX510-6COM has obtained ATEX and C1D2 certifications for safe operation in hazardous environments.

Automation Fair runs November 18-19, 2015 at McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL USA

Spot On switches are UL 1203 certified, which means they are explosion proof, dust ignition proof, and certified for all hazardous locations.

Using a Zippswitch Pressure Sensitive Safety Switch Mat is one of the best ways to detect and protect a person entering into a hazardous machine area. The Zippswitch Safety Relay is the interface between the Safety Mat and the Machine Stop Controls.

Ashley’s main duties will be to assist in the quotation process for Pilz’s Engineering works and to oversee the implementation of site installations, ensuring Pilz high standards are maintained at all times.

By Dr. Rüdiger Frank, Pilz GmbH & Co Today's robots are being used in production areas in which they have previously not been used. In each case, safety aspects must always be considered on an individual basis and the appropriate safety solution implemented for each application. Safe sensor technology has a key role to play: a modular approach to sensors is required in order to satisfy all applications with regard to safety.

The SERH database provides a collection of failure rate data that is applicable for use in Safety Instrumented System (SIS) conceptual design verification in the process industry.

Exida established an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Soranno has more than 15 years of experience in the industrial safeguarding field, including designing machine safety system solutions.

2015 Global Explosion-proof distribution box Industry Report is a professional and in-depth research report on the world's major regional market conditions of the Explosion-proof distribution box industry, focusing on the main regions (North America, Europe and Asia) and the main countries (United States, Germany, Japan and China).

April U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $384.81 million, down 8.1% from March’s $418.67 million.

Fenion is Business Development Manager for motion control products.

Available for download on iTunes and Google Play, this app is a compliance and training oriented approach to shared safety moments.

Prior to joining Omron, Black served as Business Director for Sensing and Connectivity at Rockwell Automation.

These approvals certify that Graphite HMIs are safe for use with industrial control equipment in potentially explosive, hazardous locations around the world.

Bill Lydon: I am convinced that collaborative robots are the highest impact automation development to improve manufacturing since the assembly line. If this development follows the cost performance trends of past developments, like PCs, we at the beginning of a new revolution.

EN ISO 14119:2013 Safety standard has arrived and will replace EN 1088 as of April 30, 2015, with a one year transition period.