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Ostfildern, 24 Mar 2026

Pilz at Interpack/components 2026, Hall 18b, Stand C11 - Safety upgrade for packaging machines

At Interpack/components 2026 (7 - 13 May), automation expert Pilz will be showcasing future-proof sensor technology and control solutions under the slogan “Packaging without risk. Safety without compromise”. Pilz focuses on flexible and compliant solutions for consistent performance, even under variable production conditions. Visitors can also find out about Pilz's services relating to the EU Machinery Regulation (MR), which comes into force in 2027, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EN 415 series of standards, relevant to the safety of packaging machines.

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Ostfildern, 17 Mar 2026

Pilz at the Hannover Messe 2026 - Future-proof automation solutions

The EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 (MR) comes into force in January 2027 and specifies the safety requirements for machinery in the EU regarding Safety, Security and Compliance. At Hannover Messe 2026 (20 - 24 April), Pilz will be providing comprehensive information on the requirements of the MR, focusing on the growing importance of digitisation: the company will be presenting appropriate solutions such as the digital MYZEL Lifecycle Platform and the IO-Link Safety system for seamless, safe communication. The expert for safe automation also has its sights firmly set on the subject of Industrial Security, which is becoming the most important success factor for machinery safety due to increasing networking and digitisation.

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Ostfildern, 4 Mar 2026

International book project “The Secrets of German Family Businesses”: Pilz in profile - Success model of a German family business – a look behind the scenes

Family-run companies are a hallmark of the German economy. They combine a drive for innovation and quality with continuity and value orientation. With the book project “The Secrets of German Family Businesses”, the renowned Prestel publishing house focuses on the often hidden world of German family businesses. Firstly, the book sheds light on how the many highly successful family businesses contribute to the success and future viability of the German economy. Secondly, the book profiles 50 German family businesses and their individual success stories. Among the profiles is the automation company Pilz, which is regarded as a pioneer in machinery safety.

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Ostfildern, 26 Nov 2025

Safe overview of the machine lifecycle with the MYZEL Lifecycle Platform - one platform for human and machine

With its new MYZEL Lifecycle Platform, automation expert Pilz is offering a Software-as-a-Service solution for centralised management of machinery and personnel. The digital platform helps production managers and safety officers to operate their machinery safely, securely, efficiently and in compliance with the standards, throughout the entire lifecycle.

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Ostfildern, 28 Oct 2025

Control unit PITgatebox from Pilz now with IO-Link Safety connection - Greater efficiency and safety for safety gate systems

Automation expert Pilz is now expanding its IO-Link Safety System with the control unit PITgatebox IOLS. This means that plant and machinery can be controlled not only safely, but with greater ease and efficiency. PITgatebox IOLS transmits diagnostic data such as gate status and operating state of the safety gate systems directly to the plant controller in real-time, via IO-Link Safety Master. Users benefit from reduced maintenance and operating costs, as well as more efficient safety gate systems.

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Ostfildern, 7 Oct 2025

New product versions for the safety gate system PSENmgate from Pilz – a wealth of options for more flexible gate safeguarding

For the safety gate system PSENmgate from Pilz, additional product versions are now available: A new version for more operating functions and another with optimised wiring for faster installation. A door handle module specifically for swing gates also adds to the system. PSENmgate scores points through greater ease of operation and more flexible installation. The new versions of the safety gate system thus include additional application areas – e.g. for packaging technology, in machine construction or for robot applications.

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Ostfildern, 2 Oct 2025

IO-Link Safety Master for decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System from Pilz - Flexible all-rounder up to field level

The rapid commissioning of modular, decentralised production plants is an important aspect of digitised industrial production. The IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 in the IO-Link Safety System from Pilz is now available for this purpose. It can be used for simple implementation of bidirectional communication up to field level. As a decentralised interface to the higher-level safety controller, it enables various connections, such as safety sensors with IO-Link Safety or even standard IO-Link sensors or actuators, for example. Users benefit from flexible, seamless and safe communication at field level, up to the highest category PLe / SIL3 – whether it's safety-related or standard communication.

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Ostfildern, 30 Sept 2025

Pilz at SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025, Hall 9, Stand 370 – “Safety and Security in Transformation” - Innovations for the digital transformation

At SPS – Smart Production Solutions (25-27 November 2025), Pilz will be providing information on how automation solutions with Safety and Security can support and help shape the digital transformation in production. The automation specialist is premiering a new product on its stand: the digital Myzel Lifecycle Platform for management of machinery and personnel throughout the entire lifecycle. In addition, in Nuremberg Pilz will be presenting its latest additions to the Pilz IO-Link Safety system for safe, flexible connectivity – the world's first certified IO-Link Safety Master “Master IOLS” and the control unit “PITgatebox IOLS”.

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Ostfildern, 23 Sept 2025

Pilz at Hydrogen Technology World Expo in Hamburg, Hall 5, Stand: H20 - Automation for the H2 future – safe, smart, scalable

Whether it's for production via electrolysis, refuelling or combustion, Pilz offers tailor-made solutions for the hydrogen industry. The automation expert will present its comprehensive range at Hydrogen World Expo in Hamburg from 21 to 23 October 2025. Experts from Pilz will also provide insights into the norms and standards that are important for the development and integration of hydrogen technologies.

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Ostfildern, 22 Jul 2025

Indian approval for the PLC-based Failsafe Network Multiplexer from Deltron and Pilz - One platform for all signalling tasks

In future, the Failsafe Network Multiplexer (FNmux) from the Indian signalling technology manufacturer Deltron will be able to control automatic line blocks in India. The SIL 4 platform solution, based on the safe, modular railway control system PSSrail from the automation expert Pilz monitors interlockings, level crossings and signals. FNmux now has the necessary railway approval and is making a decisive contribution to the digitisation of the Indian railway infrastructure.

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Ostfildern, 26 Jun 2025

New edition of ISO 14119 describes the state of the art - Normative guidance for safety gates

ISO has published a new edition of ISO 14119 "Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards". The established standard sets out principles for the design and selection of safety gate systems. The requirements for accessible safety gates have now been specified. Design engineers should familiarise themselves with the new features early, so as to guarantee their machines are also CE-compliant in the future.

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

Pilz overcomes a difficult environment in the 2024 financial year

In the last financial year, the Pilz Group had to contend with the generally difficult economic situation. In 2024, our company achieved a turnover of 341 million Euro. That corresponds to a fall of 21 per cent over the previous year. After 3 very good years, 2024 was weak, particularly in Germany. The export share rose to 79 per cent (up 4.6 percentage points over 2023).

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

Hydrogen: Safe energy carrier or explosive challenge?

Hydrogen is considered the energy carrier of the future. Its potential applications are diverse: it is used in industry when steelmaking, in the chemical or glass industry, for mobility as fuel for fuel cell vehicles or for electricity reconversion. The downside of the energy carrier: the gas is colourless and odourless, while at the same time highly flammable. Appropriate safety measures and safe monitoring systems are therefore required during production and handling.

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

Sensor-based safety = efficient automation

Pilz is an expert in sensor technology as well as safety relays. Pilz products are not just found in the control cabinet. Pilz sensor technology PSEN also ensures the necessary safety on many machines in the field. Safe automation is impossible without safe sensor technology. A universal safety concept is only enabled through interaction with sensors in the field – they not only detect hazardous situations but also record data, so that machinery can be operated safely and proactively.

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

Automation company sees a decline in sales in 2024 – “Industry must put the focus back on customers” - Pilz overcomes a difficult environment in the 2024 financial year

In the last financial year, the Pilz Group had to contend with the generally difficult economic situation. In 2024, the automation company achieved a turnover of 341 million Euro. That corresponds to a fall of 21 per cent over the previous year. The family business remains focussed on the future, even if the outlook for 2025 remains cautious. Prospects are emerging particularly in markets such as China, India or South America, in the railway technology and hydrogen sectors, as well as the service business.

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

Industrial Security is a management issue: how companies get started

“Security? That's not our concern!” – When asked about security, that's still a common response from machine manufacturers and operators. “Our IT department is responsible for security”, they add, slightly apologetically. In practice, however, IT lacks the specific knowledge, particularly with regard to automation networks. On the other hand, design engineers or even health and safety managers (HSE) are unsure how to deal with cybersecurity. So how do you prepare for Industrial Security?

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Ostfildern, 20 May 2025

In terms of Safety, Security and AI: The European legal framework is changing

We all know the CE mark. You can see it on electrical appliances, toys or household goods, but also on plant and machinery of course. The CE mark is effectively the seal that shows that products placed on the market within the European Economic Area (EU and EFTA) meet essential health, safety and environmental requirements. Every product that falls under an EU directive has required an EC Declaration of Conformity for the past 30 years.

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Ostfildern, 29 Apr 2025

Safety relay myPNOZ – Expanded function range with five new modules - Tailor-made safety thanks to the wide range of types

The modular safety relay myPNOZ offers an expanded function range: five new modules are available in the online tool myPNOZ Creator – four additional input modules and one output module. All input modules and all input/output modules have a signal output to forward the status of the input function to a higher-level controller, for example. As a result, myPNOZ offers tailor-made safety for even more application scenarios.

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Ostfildern, 24 Apr 2025

New training offer from Pilz, “Fundamentals of Industrial Security”, provides an introduction to Security in automation - Basic knowledge of Industrial Security

In order to guarantee Industrial Security on their own machinery, specialists in mechanical engineering require sound fundamental knowledge – particularly of legislation and applicable standards. Experts from Pilz share this expertise in the “Fundamentals of Industrial Security” training course. Delegates learn to understand security threats, appropriate protective measures and best practices in the context of machinery and network security.

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Ostfildern, 13 Feb 2025

Hannover Messe 2025: Pilz at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE in Hall 13, Stand D34 - How hydrogen becomes a safe bet

From production with electrolysers to the refuelling process at the hydrogen refuelling station: Pilz will be presenting its automation solutions from the fields of Functional Safety and Industrial Security at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE. They enable the safe monitoring and control of processes across the whole hydrogen added value chain. The trade fair will take place from 31 March to 4 April 2025 as part of the Hannover Messe.

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Ostfildern, 9 Jan 2025

Pilz at LogiMAT 2025, Hall 8, Stand 8B41 - Comprehensive safeguarding for intralogistics

At the international trade fair LogiMAT (11.03. – 13.03.2025), Pilz will be focusing on holistic intralogistics solutions, which include both Safety and Security. One focus area in Stuttgart: safeguarding of conveyors. Issues here are safe material handling and the efficient transfer of materials at the interface between the conveyor and the mobile platform. Pilz's appearance at the trade fair is supplemented by corresponding services for the Safe and Secure use of mobile platforms.

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Ostfildern , 20 Nov 2024

Cyber Resilience Act is legally binding

Even as machine manufacturers are designing, developing and manufacturing their products, they must meet basic specifications of the CRA – and guarantee them for the expected service life of the products. Pilz provides support during implementation.

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Ostfildern, 12 Nov 2024

Pushbutton unit PITgatebox from Pilz now with access permission in card format - Safe and Secure operation of safety gates

The automation company Pilz is introducing its new version of the pushbutton unit PITgatebox with integrated access permission system PITreader card unit. With the corresponding RFID transponder cards, users authenticate themselves directly on the PITgatebox. Pilz thus offers simple operation of safety gate systems and, at the same time, greater flexibility for controlling access. The new complete package for safety gate systems increases the level of Safety and Industrial Security on the machine.

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Ostfildern, 7 Nov 2024

Servo amplifiers PMC SI6 and PMC SC6 now with safety integrated directly within the drive for maximum productivity - Maximum safety – directly within the drive!

With the compact servo amplifiers PMC SI6 and the servo amplifiers PMC SC6 from Pilz, drive-integrated safe motion can now be implemented easily, up to the highest level of safety PL e. This is ensured by the safety functions integrated directly within the drive. Motion monitoring functions are available for this purpose. Users can combine these individually to obtain a flexible, scalable safety solution. With this drive-integrated solution, the error reaction can be adapted flexibly, which reduces machine downtimes.

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Ostfildern, 22 Oct 2024

IndustrialPI from Pilz: Versatile industrial PC for automation and drive technology - Convertible: IIOT Gateway or Soft PLC

With IndustrialPI, Pilz is introducing an open, modular industrial PC. It has freely available open source software and offers numerous input and output modules. As a result, the industrial PC can be used as a gateway in Industrial Internet environments (IIOT) or as a Soft PLC in the widest range of applications. IndustrialPI represents an easy-to-use solution for the implementation of Industrie 4.0 concepts.

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Ostfildern, 9 Oct 2024

Together, Pilz and Deltron are driving forward the modernisation of Indian signalling technology - Closer cooperation for Indian railways

The automation expert Pilz and the Indian signalling technology company Deltron agree to intensify their long-standing cooperation. They will work together to develop flexible signalling technology solutions for the Indian railway market.

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Ostfildern, 2 Oct 2024

Safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new input and output modules PDP67 for decentralised periphery - Direct and robust “link” to the field

The safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz offers two new input and output modules PDP67 in protection type IP67, for reliable and flexible decentralised communication in the field. Both new modules have either four 5-pin or two 5-pin and two 8-pin M12 plug-in connectors, via which they are installed directly on the machine. They reliably evaluate the signals from sensors and actuators connected in the field – such as E-STOPS for example. As a result, machines are safe and highly available.

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Ostfildern, 30 Sept 2024

New compact safety gate system PSENmgate from Pilz as the complete system for safe guard locking and operation - Compact, combined safety – Energy-efficient guard locking + operation!

Miniaturisation is an important aspect of industrial transformation. It ensures efficient and sustainable processes. Because "smaller" solutions save space and energy. Pilz supports this aspect with safe sensor technology solutions, among others: The new safety gate system PSENmgate combines the classic safety locking device PSENmlock and the control element PITgatebox from Pilz in a compact solution. As a compact solution, it requires less space on the safety gate. At the same time, PSENmgate offers maximum protection against manipulation and defeat, for safeguarding safety gates. That guarantees safety on the plant or machine thanks to a smooth-running production process.

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Ostfildern, 26 Sept 2024

Cathrin Kröll takes the reigns from Horst-Dietrich Kraus - Changeover in marketing at Pilz

Change in management of the Marketing and Communications department at Pilz: from 1 October 2024, Cathrin Kröll will be responsible for the automation company's marketing activities as Vice President Global Marketing. She succeeds Horst-Dietrich Kraus, who is passing over the reigns after 30 years.

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Ostfildern, 24 Sept 2024

Pilz at Smart Production Solutions 2024, Hall 9, Stand 370 – “Safety und Security in Transformation” - Safe automation for the transformation!

As part of SPS Smart Production Solutions (12-14 November 2024), Pilz will be focusing on its holistic automation solutions, including Safety and Security for a digitised industrial world. Key areas include safe, flexible connectivity. Pilz will focus on solutions with the configurable small controller PNOZmulti 2, which make it easier to connect directly to the field. Pilz also has its sights on miniaturisation as the driver of a sustainable industrial transformation: for the safeguarding of safety gates, the expert will be exhibiting its new, compact safety gate system PSENmgate, which is both a safety locking device and a control element. Also on show will be the new inductive version of the safety switch PSENini, which no longer requires a proprietary actuator.

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Ostfildern, 5 Sept 2024

Pilz at Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe in Hamburg, Hall A3, Stand: 3I110 - Hydrogen – Functionally Safe and Secure

At Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe, Pilz will show how industry-proven automation solutions protect hydrogen applications. The world’s largest supplier trade fair for hydrogen technologies will take place in Hamburg from 23-24 October 2024. The automation expert will be presenting its solutions from the fields of functional safety and Industrial Security. Pilz solutions enable the safe monitoring and control of processes across the whole added value chain.

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Ostfildern, 8 Aug 2024

Safe, modular railway control system PSSrail from Pilz is a pioneer for the digital railway - Safe, modular and digital control

With PSSrail, the automation company Pilz is presenting a safe, modular railway control system for the digital railway. The system has railway approval, meets safety requirements up to SIL 4, is compatible with the EULYNX standard and is modular, and therefore flexible to use. The innovative character of PSSrail lies in the combination of these functions: The system combines all the functions needed to fulfil existing or future control tasks on the line. PSSrail enables system suppliers and integrators to implement digitisation projects in signalling and railway infrastructure simply, quickly and therefore economically.

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Ostfildern, 1 Aug 2024

At Innotrans 2024, in Hall 27, Stand 550, Pilz will be presenting a new railway control system PSSrail - Experience the innovative digitisation solution live

At the Innotrans trade fair (24-27 September 2024), the automation company Pilz will be presenting innovative control solutions for the digital railway. The highlight is the new, safe and modular railway control system PSSrail, which Pilz is introducing for the first time in Berlin. System suppliers and integrators now have a platform for implementing their digitisation projects quickly, in a way that's tailored to their needs. As such Pilz is advancing the digitisation of rail transport. Visitors can experience the configuration and application options for the railway control system at various demonstrations. Pilz is exhibiting in Hall 27, Stand 550.

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Ostfildern , 26 Jul 2024

Pilz is expanding its worldwide digital training offer - Well equipped with expertise

An increasingly networked world places new demands on automation and those who work with it. In the Pilz Academy, the automation expert Pilz passes on its expertise in Safety and Security for plant and machinery. Pilz has restructured its training offer, providing fast, convenient access via the Pilz training website. As a result, design engineers and users from anywhere in the world have simple access to a practical, interactive training offer. Prepared in a didactically sensible way, the latest knowledge in the fields of Safety and Industrial Security is taught at different levels.

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Ostfildern, 23 Jul 2024

Pilz at FACHPACK 2024, Hall 3c, Stand 3c-411 – Safety and Security for safe packaging

The automation company Pilz will be presenting its solutions for the packaging industry which include both Safety and Industrial Security at FACHPACK trade fair (24–26 September 2024). The Pilz highlights include the flexible sensor technology solutions PSEN: The focus will be on safe guard locking and monitoring of safety gates on machinery and complex plants. The safe identification and access management system I.A.M. including security will be another key focus. Visitors to the stand can also learn more about Pilz’ services for machinery safety.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Pilz provides holistic support to the packaging industry!

The requirements of the packaging industry include the necessary flexibility and, above all, high productivity with short downtimes, for maintenance for example. And very high process speeds. That’s exactly why the operator must be protected from the hazards of the machine.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Industry in transformation: Sustainability and digitisation need Safety and Security

Our industry is undergoing a process of transformation. Digitisation and sustainability are the drivers of a changing industry.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Industrial Security: From manipulated bit to industrial accident

With the publication of the new EU Machinery Regulation (MR), the forthcoming directive NIS 2 and the planned Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), it is now clear to plant and machinery builders, integrators and operators: Security is a legal requirement!

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

IO-Link Safety: How safe connectivity scores points at field level

Today, when we talk about industrial communication, it should be possible to achieve safe data transfer up to the “last” sensor. This applies in particular to devices at field level. Greater availability and a more flexible automation are the objective.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Pilz continues its 2023 success story.

2023 was a very successful year for our group. We ended the financial year with a record turnover.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Safety and Security in transformation

Pilz is an automation company. Our core competence is safety. Every day, our mission is to make the world more digital, connected, flexible, efficient, safe and secure. We want to contribute towards ensuring that the transformation of industry can succeed. Certain industries are affected more strongly by this transformation than others, because they will play a key role in tackling the tasks ahead. These include hydrogen, E-mobility, the semiconductor industry and also railway technology.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Pilz enjoys record turnover in 2023 – Safety and Security for the transformation of industry - “Pilz resolutely continued its success story in 2023!”

The Pilz Group ended the 2023 financial year with a record turnover of 432.9 million Euro. The automation company from Ostfildern enjoyed worldwide growth and is reinvesting its profits. In particular, growth opportunities exist for Pilz as Safety and Security are a key component for industrial transformation.

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Ostfildern, 16 May 2024

Automation solutions for the hydrogen industry: Clean, safe and reliable

Everyone is talking about hydrogen! The energy carrier plays a crucial role in the energy turnaround and climate neutrality. It is used in industry, for example, when steelmaking, in the glass industry, for mobility as fuel for transport vehicles or for electricity reconversion.

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Ostfildern, 11 Apr 2024

Pilz launches its Industrial Security Consulting Service (ISCS) - Armed with Security

With its Industrial Security Consulting Service (ISCS), the automation expert Pilz is helping companies to safeguard their plant and machinery with regard to Security. The aim of the modular service package is to detect security vulnerabilities and find solution approaches – based on current legal requirements and upcoming changes. As a result, companies guarantee the protection of their plant and machinery, and above all their employees.

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Ostfildern, 21 Mar 2024

New operation element PIT oe ETH with activatable Ethernet port can be used for Security - Secure and flexible operation

Pilz adds the operation element PIT oe ETH to its portfolio of control and signal devices. PIT oe ETH has an activatable Ethernet port, thus protecting freely accessible industrial Ethernet interfaces from improper access. As such the compact operation element provides greater Security. As an industrial Ethernet interface it can act like a firewall, not only protecting network connections from unauthorised access externally, but also from direct access to human machine interfaces and control data internally.

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Ostfildern, 6 Mar 2024

PSENradar with expanded field of vision and FSoE connection

Discover more about the safe radar system PSENradar with expanded field of vision and safe protocol Safety-over-EtherCAT FSoE

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Ostfildern, 29 Feb 2024

Pilz at the Hannover Messe 2024, Hall 9, Stand D17 – How Pilz is driving “Safety and Security in transformation” - Holistic support!

From 22-26 April 2024, the Hannover Fair will be focusing on the development of a sustainable manufacturing industry. Pilz will be supporting this change with a comprehensive portfolio for the fields of Safety, Security and Automation. One exhibition highlight is safe connectivity via the Pilz system solution, including a Master for IO-Link Safety. In the field of Security, the automation company will be presenting its new service: the Industrial Security Consulting Service (ISCS) In focus: production that’s reliably and sustainably protected. Another new factor is the focus on application scenarios that bring together automation and safety solutions in an “all-in-one” package – for greater consistency between automation and safety. In Hannover, Pilz will be showing how industry can be supported using holistic automation solutions.

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Ostfildern, 6 Feb 2024

Safe and Secure intralogistics at LogiMAT 2024

Discover more about intralogistics solutions with Safety and Security on the Pilz stand at LogiMAT 2024, in Hall 6, Stand 6B37

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Ostfildern, 14 Dec 2023

The Swedish railway authority Trafikverket relies on the innovative railway solution from Pilz for its digitisation project - Safe control technology for the Swedish railway network

The automation expert Pilz has won a tender from the Swedish Transport Administration, Trafikverket. Pilz was awarded the contract to modernise the communications infrastructure across the nationwide rail network. Based on the Pilz railway controller, data transfer will be converted from analogue, copper technology to more powerful, more reliable glass fibre technology.

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Ostfildern, 13 Nov 2023

Holistic, safe system solution from Pilz for IO-Link Safety, comprising Master, field devices and accessories - Safe connectivity at field level

For the first time, a complete IO-Link Safety System is available for safe communication at field level: The system solution from Pilz comprises Master, as well as field devices and compatible accessories. Among the first devices in the Pilz portfolio to be equipped with IO-Link Safety functionality are the safety light curtains PSENopt II advanced IOLS, the control unit PITgatebox IOLS and the IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 IOLS. The complete package from the expert in safe automation makes it easier to integrate IO-Link Safety technology into plant and machinery.

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Ostfildern, 9 Nov 2023

Configurable small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz now with FSoE (= FailSafe over EtherCAT) connection - Safe data transfer combined with flexible architectures

For efficient production, it should be possible to seamlessly integrate safety concepts into machine concepts. That is why the configurable safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 from Pilz supports the open communication system EtherCAT in combination with the safe protocol Safety-over-EtherCAT FSoE (= FailSafe over EtherCAT). As a result, PNOZmulti 2 enables the transfer of both control and safety-related information, thereby achieving efficiency in production. So PNOZmulti 2 now offers flexible, economical expansion options when connecting safety-related plant structures.

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Ostfildern, 12 Oct 2023

Pilz safety solution for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) - Safe autonomous navigation

For freely navigating mobile platforms, Pilz now offers manufacturers a comprehensive safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4 – for an efficient flow of goods in production and logistics. It consists of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functionalities for synchronisation monitoring and activation of the safety laser scanners PSENscan. As the second component in the safety solution, PSENscan ensure productive area monitoring. Also, the industrial firewall SecurityBridge offers protection against unauthorised access from outside.

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Ostfildern, 4 Oct 2023

New safety locking devices from Pilz: PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2 for higher productivity - New, small gate guards: robust and strong

When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components. Both sensors offer particular benefits for the packaging and pharmaceutical industry, and for the food and beverage sector. A high level of manipulation protection and added flexibility for the user are characteristics of both safety locking devices. This has a positive impact on productivity.

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Ostfildern, 28 Sept 2023

Qualification as CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert in high demand internationally - 10 years – 10,000 safety experts

With the CMSE qualification, Certified Machinery Safety Expert, Pilz created a completely new training programme for machinery safety in 2013. After a decade Pilz is now proud to congratulate the 10,000th graduate to successfully complete the CMSE examination!

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Ostfildern, 14 Sept 2023

Pilz at SPS smart production solutions 2023 - Looking at the new Machinery Regulation - Safety & Security in Transformation

At the exhibition SPS smart production solutions (14 - 16 November 2023 in Nuremberg), the automation company Pilz will be showing technologies and solutions that make machinery Safe and Secure. Taking centre stage will be Identification and Access Management (I.A.M.) and the application firewall SecurityBridge. There will also be a focus on safety gate systems, plus connectivity with IO-Link Safety and Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE = FailSafe over EtherCAT). In the expert panel, live on the exhibition stand, specialists from Pilz will explain the new technological and normative developments in Safety and Security, as well as the effects of the new Machinery Regulation.

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Ostfildern, 12 Sept 2023

“Mensch und Automation”: Pilz launches digital magazine - Stories from the world of safe automation – now also online!

User stories, video interviews and background information on trends in safe automation: With “Mensch und Automation digital”, the automation company Pilz is now also providing expert knowledge on the Safety and Security of plant and machinery online. The magazine is available online at www.pilz-magazine.com. It supplements the existing printed version of the Pilz customer magazine.

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Ostfildern, 24 Aug 2023

Free tool available for automatic calculation of the safety distance for the safety light curtain PSENopt - safety distance determined simply and safely

The new browser-based software tool “Safety Distance Calculator” from Pilz enables users to calculate safety distances for all common safety light curtains on the market simply and quickly. The free, digital calculation tool uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the appropriate light curtain in each case. Users can choose between the different types: from the product range of safety light curtains PSENopt or PSENopt II. As the search for the appropriate light curtain is significantly shorter, users save time. Using the calculator to work out the distance is beneficial in industry sectors such as custom machine building, where the safety distance needs to be recalculated frequently.

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Ostfildern, 2 Aug 2023

Pilz is expanding its worldwide online training offer: Machinery safety knowledge – live, from anywhere

The automation expert Pilz is expanding its worldwide digital training offer for machinery safety. With the new “International Training Calendar”, standardised training courses from Pilz can now be attended live online. So the training offer is also available in regions where Pilz does not have a subsidiary. As a result, Pilz makes it easier for customers to access knowledge sharing and gives them greater flexibility for further training in key areas of machinery safety.

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Ostfildern, 27 Jul 2023

Pilz and Pintsch are deepening their development partnership with a framework supply agreement - long-term cooperation for digital railway solutions

The automation company Pilz and the expert in safe railway infrastructure, Pintsch, are working together to develop innovative control and signalling technology for digitisation of the railway. By signing a framework supply agreement, the cooperation partners are taking the next step in their collaboration.

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Ostfildern, 4 Jul 2023

Camera-based protection system PSENvip 2: New Pilz function block for dynamic muting on press brakes - More dynamic bending

For the camera-based protection system PSENvip 2, for safeguarding press brakes, Pilz now offers a new, certified function block for dynamic muting. This allows the dynamic muting process on press brakes to be configured and implemented much more easily. So PSENvip 2 speeds up the commissioning of such presses and enables processes in the forming technology sector to be more productive, as well as safe.

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