Industry News

Learn the classification of European machine safety standards (A, B, C), including ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and safety requirements for industrial equipment.

Accurate dimensional measurement of large industrial equipment stands involves unique challenges. This article explains practical measurement methods, key difficulties, and best practices for reliable shop-floor results.

Measurement is the process of determining physical quantities using defined standards and tools. In industrial applications, accurate measurement is crucial for ensuring quality control, optimizing processes, and maintaining compliance. This article explains what measurement is, how it differs from metrology, why it matters in manufacturing, and how advanced measurement systems help improve precision, efficiency, and product reliability.

Explore the main industrial sensor output types — from PNP/NPN discrete, analog (0–10 V / 4–20 mA), to RS-485, Ethernet, and safety-rated OSSD. Learn how to choose the right type for automation, measurement, or safety applications.

Learn the key differences between PNP and NPN sensor outputs in industrial automation, including wiring diagrams, logic behavior, and practical selection tips for compatible PLC systems.

This article offers a practical overview of machinery safety compliance in North America. It explains key regulations and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, UL, and CSA, and outlines what manufacturers and integrators must consider when designing, exporting, or installing equipment in the U.S. and Canada. The guide highlights approval requirements, common pitfalls, and best practices to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable machine operation across the region.

Learn how EN ISO 13849-1 defines functional safety for modern machinery. Understand PL levels, system design steps, and how DADISICK safety sensors support compliant machine protection.

Learn how Performance Levels (PL) work under ISO 13849-1, how PLr is determined, and how to select safety components to achieve compliant, reliable machine protection.

Keyence GS series safety door switches have the advantages of compact structure, durability and flexible installation. They are available in two versions: mechanical lock and non-contact. They support IP69K protection and PLe safety level. They are suitable for a variety of industrial protection scenarios to achieve efficient and safe equipment protection.

Keyence launches the GL-V series of safety light curtains, which feature high visibility, stability and compact design, support fast alignment and anomaly detection, and help industrial sites achieve more efficient safety management.

Omron's E3AS-HL series laser sensors use triangulation and wide-angle design, have excellent background suppression capabilities, and can accurately detect objects of different colors, materials, and shapes. This series supports IO-Link communication, which facilitates remote monitoring and parameter setting. It is suitable for automated production lines, robot guidance, and complex detection scenarios, providing strong support for improving detection accuracy and system reliability.

Omron has launched the E3AS-HF series of long-range ToF laser sensors, which have a detection range of 0.05–6 meters and a wide-angle field of view of ±85°, adapting to objects of various colors and materials. The product integrates temperature compensation and IO-Link communication to ensure stable and efficient detection capabilities in complex industrial environments, improving the reliability and intelligence level of automation systems.

Omron has launched the F3SG-SR/PG series of safety light curtains, providing a complete product line covering finger to body protection and improving design flexibility. This series features fast installation, intelligent diagnosis, IO-Link communication and high environmental adaptability, and is suitable for a variety of industrial scenarios such as automation equipment, robots and high clean environments.

This article introduces the D40A-2 non-contact security door switch launched by Omron, which supports series connection of up to 30 switches with a maximum distance of 200 meters while still achieving the highest security level (PL e / Cat. 4). The product adopts RFID high encoding technology, has excellent anti-tampering capabilities, is suitable for multi-door control scenarios, and helps manufacturers achieve efficient and secure access control management in a more simplified way.