Innovations and trends in explosion protection

In safety systems, does Ethernet-APL offer the same availability and reliability as 4 to 20 mA technology? And is Ethernet-APL not prone to cyber attacks? Time to take stock!

In Industry 4.0, data-driven processes and the Asset Administration Shell (AAS) enable both predictive maintenance and predictive servicing, which are similar but differ in their objectives and technical approaches.

Lighting in industrial facilities offers significant potential for savings. This article uses concrete practical examples to demonstrate how additional efficiency gains can be achieved through the use of presence and daylight sensors as well as automated emergency lighting testing.

Where remote I/O systems previously functioned as silent data messengers, modern systems nowadays also perform basic control and preprocessing functions. This opens up new degrees of freedom for planners, machine builders and users.

Process control systems + cloud applications running on virtual machines enable flexible remote access to a wide range of systems. Conventional KVM systems are reaching their limits here. They are being replaced with Thin Clients. 

As of September 1, 2023, fluorescent lamps of the common T8 design may no longer be placed on the market. This is a turning point for the industry - and you have to deal with the consequences.