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Siemens Components Accelerate Time to Market for Food Safety Solution

July 11, 2019 By Joan Jacinto

Everyone in the food industry is already familiar with the terrible effects of bacteria like listeria, E. coli and salmonella. Guarding against these contaminants requires vigilance and attention to detail—right down to the boots that walk across the production floor. This is where Wisconsin-based company Clean Beam comes in. Its DryZap! footwear sanitization solution uses […]

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Breaking Down Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Requirements for Industrial Control Systems

June 18, 2019 By Joan Jacinto

Peter Brown and Laura Élan of CSA Group recently delivered a Webinar for Siemens entitled: “Breaking Down Cybersecurity and Functional Safety Requirements for Industrial Control Systems.” They explained the evolving nature of the Internet and how various trends are impacting industrial control systems. Within a year, at least 50 billion devices and sensors will be […]

Filed Under: Articles, Featured, Machine Safety, Security

Functional Safety Simplifies Development of Collaborative Robotic Workcells

March 29, 2019 By Joan Jacinto

There was a time when adding a robot to a manufacturing line meant losing floorspace to the robot enclosure and changing the workflow. Today, a new trend is underway – collaborative robotics. Collaborative robotic workcells are designed to permit direct interaction of human beings and robots. In this new paradigm, robots no longer lay claim […]

Filed Under: Articles, Featured, Machine Safety, Robotics

Crafting New Solutions for Brewers

July 5, 2018 By Joan Jacinto

Digital systems let brewer try more flavors, ramp up for hot sellers Intense competition in the brewing and distilling field is driving a significant digital transformation. Time-to-market is essential for craft brewers who need to capture consumer interest before their competition do. Craft breweries constantly refine and modify their recipes, so their brewing operations must […]

Filed Under: Articles, Featured, HMI, Machine Safety, PLC

Integrating Holistic Safety Yields Major Benefits

May 3, 2018 By Joan Jacinto

Integrated safety for motor control centers demonstrates gains from overall architecture Safety has evolved beyond protecting workers, extending to factors that include an integrated, affirmative view of product safety and brand protection. Safeguarding hands/toes/backs remains a priority, but establishing a complete safety environment has become a de facto operating priority. Motor control centers (MCC) are […]

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Safety Essentials: Hazardous Energy Control (LOTO)

January 29, 2018 By Joan Jacinto

Electrical, mechanical and chemical energy; high and low temperatures; high pressure; mechanical pinch points; even gravity and wind are some of the types of energy that challenge workers safety when doing their jobs. Basically any type of energy source can be dangerous to workers if not isolated and controlled properly. During systems or equipment maintenance, […]

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Validation Helps Prove That Risks Have Been Effectively Addressed

October 31, 2017 By Joan Jacinto

Risk reduction processes can be shortened when diverse teams focus on verifying improvements throughout the design cycle. Risk assessment has become a critical aspect of most industrial design programs, so it’s a process that should be constantly reevaluated to improve effectiveness. One aspect of any review should include validation, a step that ensures the value […]

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Input and Switching Components for Safety Circuits

December 7, 2016 By Joan Jacinto Leave a Comment

Increases in awareness and technology are driving motor control towards safety oriented circuits.  There are fundamental differences between control circuits and safety (fail-safe) circuits.  Control circuits are all about turning loads On and Off as required, whereas a fail-safe circuit ensures that the load is in a safe state, or switched off, when a safety […]

Filed Under: Articles, Machine Safety, Power

The 10 Key Steps for Functional Safety

December 1, 2015 By Joan Jacinto Leave a Comment

Follow these steps for validation of subsystems and components to reduce implementation-level complexity in your control systems. As we consider machine safety risk reduction and validation, here are the 10 key steps to follow in a functional safety process: 1. Identify hazard 2. Assess risk 3. Reduce risk 4. Establish safety requirements 5. Implement functional […]

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New Tool Speeds Machine Safety Compliance Reporting

December 1, 2015 By Joan Jacinto Leave a Comment

Learn how the online TÜV-tested Safety Evaluation Tool (SET) speeds users step-by-step through preparation of standard-compliant machine documentation. The Safety Evaluation Tool for IEC 62061 and ISO 13849-1 standards takes you directly to your goal. This TÜV-tested online tool supports the fast and reliable assessment of your machine’s safety functions. As a result, you’re provided […]

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