Manufacturing has evolved over the years to where factory workers of merely a generation ago would find it hard to recognize the cleanliness efficiency and increased safety at many of today's most up-to-date manufacturing facilities.Yet many Learn more

Robots have been used to transfer metal in stamping operations for many years but what safety issues should be addressed when humans need to share space in the robotic work cell? What techniques can be applied to ensure personnel safety while Learn more

With operating range of 8 m and response time of 16 m/sec Model PA4600-BB provides 2 beams spaced either 19.6 in or 23.6 in apart for torso detection at entry/exit openings to hazardous applications Guarding device system has input voltage of 24 Learn more

AS-Interface A Historical OverviewThe Early Days: When the first AS-Interface components were introduced AS-i was quickly accepted as a fast and low-cost method of transmitting binary I/O data from the field to the PLC With 32 I/O nodes the Learn more

Series SR 1000 fixed terminal relays and Series SR 2000 removable terminal models provide control reliability and maximum configuration flexibility to suit most potential safety-monitoring requirements This comprehensive family of safety relays Learn more

What requires four feet of concrete surrounded by two feet of steel to safeguard against things escaping not entering? Answer the Michigan State University Cyclotrons.MSU's cyclotrons are at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory Learn more

The trends within the motion control industry now see a reduction in the control cabinet and a trend toward junction boxes and PC-based control Developed together with numerous customers GALIL and Phoenix Contact now offer a smaller compact motion Learn more

Start thinking safety early One of the most frequent mistakes system designers make is thinking only of the production process and ignoring the fact that the system will be safeguarded later to prevent injury before it is put into productive use Learn more

Safety is a clear -- if broad -- priority spanning all industrial sectors It encompasses plant machine and worker safety; ergonomics; environmental standards; and security Companies continue to strive to eliminate downtime -- in some sectors an Learn more

Introducing a broad portfolio of electrical and industrial control products that resist voltage sags electrical industry leader Square D / Schneider Electric today announced a global initiative to provide semiconductor manufacturers and equipment Learn more