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Shifting Safety Responsibilities

A new ANSI standard will move certain safety responsibilities from employers to OEMs and machine tool providers. Packaging OEMs are already responding.

[12.17.2008]

Wireless I/O Control FAQ

Though wireless I/O control has quickly become a viable consideration for manufacturers, it remains relatively new and, for many, is just being tried for the first time. This article explores the questions you should ask before beginning a wireless I/O project.

[10.29.2008]

Safety lifecycle: A structured approach

Defined by cross-industry consensus, the safety lifecycle is a method for achieving safety that comprises three main phases: analysis of how much safety is needed in the plant, how to properly design for it, and how to execute and maintain it.

[10.29.2008]

Exporting to Europe: What Safety Standards Apply?

A look at the safety standards OEMs must meet in order to successfully export their machines for sale in Europe.

[10.29.2008]

Risk assessment: A Top-down, Bottom-up Process

Often confused with risk analysis, risk assessment is the comprehensive procedure of figuring out where hazards exist and how to deal with them. It includes identifying hazards, assessing risk, reducing risk, documenting results, and following up to make sure the proper risk reduction methods are put in place.

[10.29.2008]

Red alert: Increase in process automation heightens need for safety-related systems

Process-oriented manufacturers look to boost more than efficiency by automating more of their operations, they also seek for solutions that incorporate safety features.

[08.18.2008]

Machine Safety Blog

Explore machine (Discrete) safety with JB Titus, Siemens Energy and Automation.

Your Risk Analysis – An Obligation vs A Tool

[ 12.12.2008 ]

Latest Educaton

LIVE - Modular Safety PLC: Improve Flexibility and Communication - Available 01/14/2009 2:00-2:45pm ET

Recent changes in standards coupled with new innovations in safety automation are driving an increase in flexibility, communication and productivity on the factory floor. One of the most innovative safety products to hit the market is the new ET200SF Modular PLC. REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

LIVE - New Standard Requirements: What You Need to Know Now - Available 02/18/09 2:00-2:45pm ET

Every manufacturer lists safety concerns at the top of their corporate challenges. Protecting people, property, processes and profit demand a front row seat for safey automation design. A major factor impacting machine design and usage are industry standards that reach out and affect every industry. This presentation will highlight some of the recent changes in the electrical, machine tool, packaging machinery and robotic industry standards – and help you understand what steps are needed to comply with these new standards.REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

The Economics of Wireless Control

Plant Engineering editor Bob Vavra and Jeremy Bryant of Siemens Energy & Automation discuss the use of wireless control applications on the plant floor and how these new, secure applications are driving cost savings and security throughout the manufacturing plant.