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Barry Weller looks at what Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) are and how to determine your application safety requirements Sitting on …
Read More »Getting the safety integrity level right for automated systems
Encoderless safety: drive-integrated safety without an encoder
What is the goal of functional safety? To minimise the risks posed by technical equipment to humans and the environment. …
Read More »How food manufacturers can use automation to supercharge traceability
The consumption of safe and nutritious food is a basic human right, with safe being a key word. Unfortunately, it’s …
Read More »Getting connected for an autonomous future
Schaeffler presents its XTRONIC Control Unit as a basis for autonomous driving. The Control Unit is not dependent on any …
Read More »Pressure sensors available with SIL2/PLd functional safety
Variohm EuroSensor‘s SMO3100 series pressure sensors are now available with SIL 2/ PLd functional safety. Aimed at safety-critical pressure measurement …
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