Products for Plant Facility Safety & Security

Veo Robotics Launches High-performance Engine to Power 3D Safeguarding
FreeMove 2.0 engine adds support for complex applications and harsh environments as human-robot collaboration on facility floors increases.

Optris Introduces Outdoor Protective Housing For Infrared Cameras
- Optris
The new housing offers for the first time the possibility to integrate an infrared camera and an HD video camera together in one compact system. A compact USB server is also integrated in the housing.

Emerson’s New I/O Interface Software Helps Future-Proof Operations
- Emerson
Emerson has released DeltaV IO.CONNECT, a new subscription software service designed to help plants simplify modernization with an open architecture pathway that makes it possible to transition to more efficient control schemes without the need to completely overhaul existing infrastructure.

Bicker Elektronik Provides DC Emergency Power Supply for Industrial, Medical and Security Technology
The new DC UPS UPSI-2412DP2 from Bicker Elektronik, Donauwoerth/Germany, reliably protects safety-relevant 24VDC applications against system failure and data loss.

Acromag’s Ethernet Expandable I/O Modules Earn Several Hazardous Locations Approvals
- Acromag
Ethernet remote I/O modules received UL, ATEX and IECEx approvals for use in Class 1 Div 2 or Zone 2 hazardous environments.

Rockwell Automation Expands Threat Detection Offering Through Managed Services
- Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022 providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring, and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate and recover from a cyber incident.

CoreTechnologie's 3D Evolution Software Offers New Collision Analysis Tool
CoreTechnologie's 3D_Evolution analysis software accurately identifies collisions between components and helps to avoid costly changes and delays for machinery and plant engineering.

Siemens Launches Digital Service Portfolio for Fire Safety
- Siemens
The new Fire Safety Digital Services enable businesses to move from reactive to proactive fire safety.

Honeywell Launches First Integrated Aspirating Smoke Detection and Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System
- Honeywell IAC
Honeywell launched a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings.

IAR Systems Fully Supports Renesas RZ/T2 & RZ/N2 Series MPUs for Real-Time Control & Industrial Networking
The innovative tools of IAR Embedded Workbench help accelerate the development of next-generation factory automation applications that require real-time performance, industrial networking and functional safety essential for high-performance motor control.

Genetec Announces New Version of Security Center
The new version brings map enhancement features, authentication improvements and new automation features.

Werma’s LED Signal Tower eSIGN Is Now Available in White
- WERMA USA Inc.
Whether in white or black - the eSIGN is a shining example of a signal tower with visibly more performance: more colours, more effects, more flexibility and more individuality!

HIMA Introduces SILworX Version 14.0.0
- HIMA Americas Inc
The engineering, diagnostics and test tools in the new version of SILworX will become the hub for the digitalization of data from safety devices.

FCI's SIL-2 Rated FLT93 Switches Help Meet Regulations for Eye Wash Station and Shower Flow in Hazardous Areas
- FCI - Fluid Components International

Kollmorgen Expands Line of Certified Explosion Proof Products
Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, announced ATEX certification and IECEx/cETLus listing for the explosion proof Goldline EBH 480 Vac servo motor.

ABB Becomes First in World to Deliver IE5 Ultra-premium Motor Efficiency in Explosive Environments
- ABB
ABB has launched the world’s first IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motor for hazardous and explosive environments– offering 40% lower energy losses compared to IE3 motors in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, wood processing and flour milling.

Pilz Offers Radar Sensors Plus Analyzing Unit for Safe Protection Zone Monitoring, Including for Robotics
- Pilz Automation Safety L.P.

TWK Promotes Safe Navigation with Safety Sensors
Machines are only as safe as their sensors. Many measured quantities must be recorded precisely and reliably.

Pilz Introduces New Range of Safe Configurable Small Controllers, the PNOZmulti 2
- Pilz Automation Safety L.P.
Pilz, the machinery safety automation company has introduced a new range of safe configurable small controllers, the PNOZmulti 2.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Servo Amplifier Support for FailSafe Over EtherCAT
- Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSERVO-J5 EtherCAT-compatible amplifiers support FSoE for increased safety, performance and reliability.

E2S Presents New Models, Upgrades and International Approvals for E2S GNEx and STEx Xenon and LED Beacons
For applications requiring an effective Xenon strobe beacon with low current consumption, E2S has added the GNExB2X05 and STExB2X05 5 Joule (5W) Xenon strobe beacons to its GNEx corrosion resistant GRP and STEx stainless steel families.

Microchip Presents Industry’s First Microcontroller Integrated with a Robust Secure Subsystem and Arm TrustZone Technology
- Microchip
Microchip releases Arm Cortex-M23 based microcontroller supported with secure key provisioning solutions.

Phoenix Contact Provides Connectors for Energy Storage Systems
- Phoenix Contact
New battery pole and busbar connectors make it safer for workers to install energy storage systems (ESS).

Emerson’s Emergency Shutdown Discrete Valve Controller Improves Safety, Uptime in Hazardous Applications
- Emerson
TopWorx DX Partial Stroke Test with HART 7 provides detailed valve assembly data and diagnostics, enabling predictive maintenance and reliable operation.

Leuze Brings to Market New ELC 100 Safety Light Curtains
- Leuze electronic
Leuze is bringing to market the new ELC 100 safety light curtains, which can be used to reliably guard points of operation: The devices contribute to making machine designs cost effective and are easy to integrate and install.

MSA Safety's Fixed Gas & Flame Detectors Offer Remote Monitoring, Notification
- MSA Safety
Engineers seeking a cloud-ready fixed gas and flame detection monitoring solution will find that the highly reliable, proven FieldServer FGFD ProtoAir Gateway from MSA Safety provides them with an intelligent, dependable, flexible, advanced technology answer to process and plant safety.

Bosch Rexroth AMR Improves Safety and Productivity of Manufacturing Facilities
- Bosch Rexroth
Rexroth North America’s MP1000R is a new 1000 kg payload capacity autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that can automate material handling applications without additional external infrastructure.

MSA's Ammonia Leak Detection System For Process Refrigeration Protects People and the Environment
- MSA Safety
The advanced Chillgard 5000 NH3 Monitoring System features a sophisticated design with photoacoustic infrared (PAIR) sensors that provide an easy-to-install, highly reliable and effective gas detection solution.

Rockwell Automation Expands LifecycleIQ Portfolio, Adding Threat Detection Managed Services
- Rockwell Automation
The new offering of Threat Detection Managed Services from Rockwell Automation provides application-level, real-time monitoring and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate and recover from a cyber incident.

Rockwell Automation's New Analog Safety I/O Modules Meet Fail-Safe Requirements
- Rockwell Automation
The FLEX 5000 safety I/O provides device monitoring and functional safety protection for process applications.

igus Presents New i.Sense EC.B Cable Sensor for E-chains
- igus, Inc.
Condition monitoring for chain lengths of over 35 meters is now possible with just one sensor.

Rockwell Automation Protects People and Productivity with GuardShield Safety Light Curtains
- Rockwell Automation
Production personnel can work safely and efficiently using the new Allen-Bradley 450L Perimeter Access Control (PAC) GuardShield safety light curtains from Rockwell Automation

Yokogawa Launches OpreX IT/OT Security Operations Center Service
- Yokogawa
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of the OpreX IT/OT Security Operations Center (IT/OT SOC) service.

MSA Launches New HazardWatch FX-12 Fire & Gas System With Next-Gen Capabilities and FM Approval
- MSA Safety
Process and safety engineers who need a full-featured fire and gas system with built-in cloud-ready capabilities will find the advanced, next-gen HazardWatch FX-12 Fire & Gas System from MSA Safety delivers peace-of-mind and security when it comes to reliable plant safety monitoring.

Digi-Key Electronics Now Stocks Blueshift RockeTape Thermal Insulation Tapes
- DigiKey
Digi-Key Electronics announced that it now offers a selection of RockeTape, powered by Blueshift, a one-of-a-kind structured air thermal insulation tape for the world’s hottest and coolest spots, through its Fulfilled by Digi-Key program.

Chromasens Works with Partners to Develop AirCarbon III Carbon Fiber Inspection System
The quality of aerospace-grade carbon fiber is still largely assessed manually, a process often rife with human errors. Automated monitoring solutions are necessary to ensure continuously high-quality standards during production.

Rockwell Automation Introduces Industrial Beacons to Improve Signaling on the Plant Floor
- Rockwell Automation
The new Bulletin 855R industrial beacons from Rockwell Automation can improve how industrial operators deliver warnings and status indications to workers on the plant floor.

MSA's Compact UV/IR Flame Detector Offers Fast Response With Built-In False Alarm Immunity
- MSA Safety
The FL500 UV/IR Flame Detector from MSA Safety offers dependable fire protection in crowded plant environments with its fast-response sensor and wide field-of-view (FOV).

Emerson’s New Valves for Hydrogen Fueling Stations Ensure Maintenance Safety, Minimize Leaks
- Emerson
15,000 pounds-per-square-inch double block bleed and hand valves offer redundant protection from high pressure and superior sealing technology to avoid leaks.

EGE Offers ATEX-certified Flow Monitors for Zones 2 and 22
- EGE-Elektronik
The new ATEX-certified airflow monitors from the LC 518 GSP-EX22 series from EGE are used for flow monitoring of gaseous media in exhaust and supply air lines that require category 3 sensors.