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Product
 | May 7, 2013

Laser Scanner

The TiM310 is for simple, discrete I/O and field detection applications.
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Product
 | May 6, 2013

Laser Safety Scanners

The Type 3 safety laser scanners report status and measurement data via EtherNet/IP.
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Machine Safety Software
News
 | April 2, 2013

Free Machine Safety Software

The Safety Automation Builder tool from Rockwell Automation is designed to help guide manufacturers through the safety system design process.
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Feature Article
 | March 13, 2013

OEMs and the Export Model for Safety

As even small and mid-sized machinery manufacturers increasingly sell their products on a global basis, it’s not just U.S. safety standards that must be adhered to.
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Feature Article
 | March 13, 2013

Adapting to the New Machine Safety Standard

Following the adoption of a new machine safety standard last year, OEMs and end users have had to adapt to a changing machine safety landscape.
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Safety Programming
News
 | March 7, 2013

ABB’s Protection Library Eliminates Need for Safety PLC

Designed for use in ABB’s 800xA environment, the TÜV-certified Protection Library offers SIL3 levels of safety.
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Product
 | February 27, 2013

Emergency Stop Button with Illuminated Base

The illuminated Emergency Stop button glows yellow when armed, changing to flashing red when pressed.
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Product
 | January 31, 2013

Surface Flush Mount E-Stop Buttons

The 40-mm emergency stop buttons are designed to mount easily to a wall or other flat surface without disassembling or individual wiring.
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Video Issue Preview: New Safety Networks and Products
Video | January 14, 2013

Video Issue Preview: New Safety Networks and Products

Automation suppliers continue to introduce new products for hazardous locations, Renee Robbins Bassett, Automation World's Managing Editor, reports on the various new networks and products that enable engineers to successfully incorporate automation in those locations.
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News
 | December 18, 2012

Safety: Resolve to Assess Machine Guarding in 2013

In a presentation at the 2012 National Safety Council Congress & Expo, the deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs, Patrick Kapust, gave the full list of the top 10 most
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Perspective
 | December 13, 2012

Arc Flash Safety 1, 2, 3

Industrial network equipment must frequently have its data be monitored and extracted, which requires frequent access to the equipment.
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Case Application
 | November 14, 2012

Statue of Liberty Offers Lessons in Machine Retrofits

A $27 million renovation to the Statue of Liberty includes a new emergency elevator designed using Siemens’ TIA portal.
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Product
 | November 1, 2012

Non-contact Safety Switches

AutomationDirect’s IDEM safety switches for non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles are interlocking devices designed to protect both people and machines.
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Feature Article
 | September 14, 2012

How Safety Technology Improvements Increase Productivity

Safety on the plant floor is its own justification.
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Ethernet Servo Drive
Product
 | September 12, 2012

Ethernet Servo Drive for OEMs

ABB releases servomotor drive series compatible with several industrial Ethernet protocols and featuring integrated safety.
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