ISO 22734 is the international standard for “hydrogen generators using water electrolysis — Industrial, commercial, and residential applications”. It defines the construction, safety, and performance requirements of modular or factory-matched h...

The Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol was defined in order to realise safe data transmission for EtherCAT. FSoE allows the transmission of safe and non-safe information in the EtherCAT communication system. In the latest podcast episode, the...

Hydrogen is regarded as the energy source of the future. It will play a key role in the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Pilz is contributing to this transition. Our focus is on Functional Safety and Industrial Security. For all those...

Rail transport needs digitisation: Many railway infrastructure systems are outdated and in urgent need of modernisation. Modern, digital railway automation can improve the reliability of rail transport. In this podcast episode, you will find ou...

Safe data transmission is essential in industrial communication. IO-Link Safety communication technology offers therefore new possibilities – for a safe, direct communication right into the field. Are you wondering what this means? Matthias Wol...

When safeguarding machine areas, safety, user-friendliness and productivity need to be harmonised. In harsh environments, there are also special requirements. This is because the protective device must provide reliable protection even in the pr...

Autonomous mobile platforms, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), are increasingly being used in production and logistics environments. This results in legal requirements for the safety of AGVs. In this episode of our podcast series, Jürge...

EN ISO 14119 regulates the requirements for movable guards. When it comes to choosing the right safety locking device, criteria such as the type of safety guard, the installation situation or the question of protection against manipulation play...

Modern burner controller for commercial and industrial furnaces monitor and control all the functions - from pre-purge through to operation of the main burner.  Due to the high hazard potential, strict safety regulations apply to avoid unb...

Our vision: We want to save the world for future sustainable generations. Because isn't everything that is safe also sustainable? Sustainability expert Jan Falb from Pilz talks about how sustainability is implemented at safe and secure automati...

The new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 will replace the existing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which has been legally valid since 29 December 2009. It was published in the Official Journal on 29 June 2023 and will enter into force with leg...

The new edition of IEC 62061 was published in April 2021. This new edition is not just an update of the existing standard. For a start the standard is no longer limited to electrical systems but can be used for all types of technologi...