Pilz: “Pocket key” maintenance protection system to prevent accidental restart of equipment

How to ensure the safety of personnel in the danger zone in the shutdown state? The “pocket key” solution from Pilz prevents unintentional restarting of machinery until the person leaves the danger zone. Before entering the safety protection area through the safety door, the operator (or several) needs to use the “personal key” to authorize…

Siemens will launch the next-generation PLC programming environment with ChatPGT

Siemens is working with Microsoft to use generative artificial intelligence tools to improve its industrial workflows. Microsoft’s library of generative AI tools, including AI chat and code generation, will be used to speed up and simplify Siemens’ design, engineering, manufacturing and operations processes. The two companies plan to use artificial intelligence to enhance communication between…