Safety

Closing the gap: rethinking the middle ground for logic solvers in safety instrumented systems

01 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Moore Industries

This gap between 'too simple' and 'too much' has often been a persistent headache in functional safety design.


Muting in practice: when safety becomes a vulnerability

18 August, 2026 by Dr Albrecht von Pfeil, Director Safety Solutions, Leuze electronic | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

Designed to allow objects to pass through safety barriers in factories, muting can also introduce new safety risks if not implemented correctly.


The advantages of using intrinsic safety in hazardous locations

12 August, 2026 by Derek Sackett, Senior Product Marketing Specialist, Phoenix Contact USA | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty Ltd

By limiting electrical and thermal energy below ignition thresholds, intrinsically safe technology prevents fires and explosions without the need for flameproofing.


Pepperl+Fuchs R2000 2D laser scanner

12 August, 2026 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

Powered by pulse ranging technology, the R2000 is designed to deliver precise distance measurement and fast response times across a wide range of conditions.


Rosemount 965 flame detector for hazardous areas

27 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson has expanded its flame detection range for broader application flexibility in hazardous areas.


Pilz PSENopt II Advanced IOLS safety light curtain

16 July, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The PSENopt II Advanced IOLS safety light curtain with integrated IO-Link Safety combines protection, intelligent diagnostics and simplified connectivity.


Pepperl+Fuchs 6000 Series purge pressurisation system

05 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded the capabilities of its 6000 Series purge and pressurisation system with a high-current output option.


A guide to a cost-effective SIS

02 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Moore Industries

Bridging the gap between safety compliance and efficient deployment.


Pilz PITgatebox IOLS safety gate control

01 June, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

Built on the open, standardised IO-Link Safety protocol, the PITgatebox IOLS simplifies both commissioning and maintenance.


WITT 85-30 SMART flashback arrestor

20 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Niche Gas Products

The 85-30 SMART flashback arrestor offers an active monitoring function, changing it from a passive safety component into an active sensor within the gas system.


Overpressure protection in critical systems: the role of rupture discs in preventing costly downtime

12 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

In industrial processing environments, pressure is both a necessity and a risk.


Camfil Zephyr III mobile extraction unit

01 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty Ltd

The Zephyr III mobile extraction unit from Camfil is engineered specifically for manual metalworking applications like welding, grinding and polishing.


The missing middle: Solving the logic solver gap in SIS design

06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Moore Industries

Why safety professionals need a new class of logic solver; one that bridges the enormous gap between safety PLCs and single-loop devices.


The Machinery Regulation will be mandatory in less than a year — are you ready?

01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The EU Machinery Regulation and the Cyber Resilience Act will reshape how manufacturers and operators approach safety and cybersecurity.


Pilz IO-Link Safety Master PDP 67

01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The IO-Link Safety Master PDP67 is designed to enable seamless communication from the control level right down to the integration of safety-related sensors and actuators.


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