SafetyFirst is about workplace safety, encompassing the use of safe and approved devices and safe behavior. Clear communication, precise work instructions, proper equipment use, regular maintenance, and, if necessary, periodic inspections all contribute.
SafetyFirst also keeps you informed about current and upcoming safety regulations, focusing on their impact on your operations. We've particularly emphasized the new European regulation 2023/1230 concerning machinery, which is crucial for both manufacturers and users of machinery and devices. For the first time, topics such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence are addressed. Due to the increasing digitization of the work environment, digital security has become increasingly important. Being successful in a safe environment means that employers and employees must jointly ensure both physical and digital safety.
itsme gladly contributes to this success by closely monitoring safety developments and trends, reporting them in our news articles, newsletters, our knowledge magazine "Signaal," and live in our SafetyFirst webinars. In early 2024, we organized a webinar titled "Operational Cybersecurity" on the protection of industrial networks. Webinars on NIS2 and safe and hygienic food production will follow later in the year.
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Eaton - PSG and PSL power suppliesRead moreEaton is launching its next-generation PSG and PSL power supplies, specially designed to serve a wide range of industrial applications. The new PSG and PSL power supplies are flexible, reliable and economical. Thanks to their compact housing, you save valuable space in your control cabinet.
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Festo - Save energy, increase productivityRead moreBecause pneumatics has a high power density, pneumatic components are widely used in machine lines. Smaller components are gaining popularity due to ease of use, energy savings and productivity gains.
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Siemens - Scalable and Flexible Safety ConceptsRead moreSiemens offers a digital workflow that helps with every step of safe machine design. Through an integrated tool chain-from risk assessment and safety evaluation to hardware selection, engineering and validation-the process is streamlined and documentation efforts are minimised.
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Schneider Electric - Modicon Edge I/O NTSRead moreModicon Edge I/O NTS, Schneider Electric’s latest IP20 distributed I/O system, is more than just an input/output system. It is designed to equip machine builders, system integrators, and industrial end-users with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly data-driven digital world. The system's ability to aggregate and securely share data enables smarter decision-making and improved operational performance. With open Ethernet protocols for connectivity with a wide variety of devices and architectures, OPC UA technology for secure communication and interoperability, and built-in hardware cybersecurity, Modicon Edge I/O NTS helps ensure connectivity, performance, availability, and enhanced network security. Furthermore, the system complies with current cybersecurity regulations, enabling end-users to safely access and fully leverage their data — boosting industrial efficiency, flexibility, sustainability, and profitability.