Articles & News on Machine Safety

New ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 American National Standard for Industrial Robot Safety Now Available for Purchase

  • September 15, 2025
  • News

U.S. adoption of ISO 10218 sets the benchmark for safer, smarter industrial robotics worldwide.

Safety: Understanding SIL, Cpt and PFDavg

  • by Mathew Merten
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

Some facts about proof test coverage and how it affects safety integrity level calculations.

The Machines We Trained to Replace Us: The Advent of Humanoids in Manufacturing

  • by Omkar Bhalekar
  • July 30, 2025
  • Opinion

The age of humanoids on the assembly line is now. The factory floor has a new hire, and it’s not human.

Overcoming Five Cybersecurity Challenges of Rugged Devices

  • by Zac Amos
  • June 11, 2025
  • Feature

Rugged devices are essential for extreme environments, but organizations must realize that their physical strength does not mean they’re safe from cyber threats.

Automate 2025 Celebrates Record-Breaking Success Amid Rising Demand for Robotics and Automation

  • May 27, 2025
  • News

Automate 2025 in Detroit was the largest show ever, driven by a substantial increase in exhibitors and registrants.

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.