Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.
Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.
Learn how to align and configure the parameters of a light curtain using a send/receive pair of SICK deTec4 light beam…
Learn how to align and configure the parameters of a light curtain using a send/receive pair of SICK deTec4 light beam curtains and the new DCM4 extension module for advanced operating modes.
Some safety applications aren’t a simple on/off at all times; they need objects to pass through a light curtain without…
Some safety applications aren’t a simple on/off at all times; they need objects to pass through a light curtain without stopping the machine. For these, we turn to muting and blanking features.
Learn about safety light curtains: which one will fit your application, how to choose the proper size, and how to…
Learn about safety light curtains: which one will fit your application, how to choose the proper size, and how to properly process the output signals.
The SIL2 / PLd-certified versions of the GSH series draw wire sensors offer linear and angular position monitoring for…
The SIL2 / PLd-certified versions of the GSH series draw wire sensors offer linear and angular position monitoring for safety-critical mobile machine applications.
Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.
Learn how to integrate fail-safe logic and explosion-proof design to keep your processes running safely and smoothly.
Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent…
Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent protection layers, or a part of the safety instrumented function loop.
A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.
A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.
Carlo Gavazzi has built the ignition-free relays to monitor phase loss and phase sequence in HVAC systems using flammable…
Carlo Gavazzi has built the ignition-free relays to monitor phase loss and phase sequence in HVAC systems using flammable refrigerants.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton…
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE), reducing muscle usage by 22% during lifting activities.
The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in…
The new CF/CS30 electromechanical power relays feature ATEX certification compliance, making them suitable for use in hazardous environments where flammable and combustible materials are used.
IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in…
IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.
Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety…
Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.
Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and…
Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and real-time environmental data.
Bosch Rexroth has updated its EcoSafe portfolio of safety fencing components. The redesign focuses on quick installation…
Bosch Rexroth has updated its EcoSafe portfolio of safety fencing components. The redesign focuses on quick installation time and modular flexibility with direct panels, digital planning tools, and an upgraded frame profile.
Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and…
Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting…
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting culprit, but how do you make the best judgments for quickly locating the problem?
WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing…
WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.
Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…
Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.
The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy.…
The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. It’s important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.
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