The updated ISO 14119:2024 standard - covering interlocking devices associated with guards - was published just a few months ago, replacing the 2013 version. This revision is essential for machine builders, end users, and safety professionals. The experts at Fortress Safety discuss the changes.

Rockwell Automation has announced the release of PointMax I/O, a flexible remote input/output (I/O) system designed to help manufacturers tackle the growing complexity of modern industrial operations.

With the SR 011-1, SIGMATEK has extended its motion series of the modular, compact S-DIAS system with a DC motion module that has been specially designed for the efficient control of spindle linear actuators.

Thomson Industries has announced the availability of an enhanced synchronisation option for its Electrak HD smart electric linear actuator. The new iteration of this control option implements position-based synchronisation within the actuators' onboard electronics for modern motion control applications requiring instant load balancing of multiple Electrak HD units.

The new Deep 3D Matching technology from MVTec recognises the exact position of objects even under difficult conditions, making picking from a box safe, fast, and efficient.

JAKOB Antriebstechnik offers new stainless steel safety couplings. They reliably protect machines from damage caused by overload. The SKVA-N and SKVA-K series are designed for indirect drives, while the SKVA-EK and SKVA-KG series are designed for direct drives.

Industrial operators can scale up data capacity and maintain cybersecurity with Schneider Electric’s robust I/O solutions, including the Modicon Edge I/O NTS.

MK-Safe is Mechan Controls' easy-to-configure trapped key system, built in 316 stainless steel to perform in harsh industrial environments. With over 15,000 unique key codes and optional master coding, MK-Safe delivers durable mechanical safety for complex applications.

Whether it's realigning packaging material, clearing minor faults, or adjusting sensors, EUCHNER's CKS2 smart key system enables controlled, traceable access that supports safer and faster operator interventions - helping manufacturers maintain safety without sacrificing productivity. CKS2 is ideal for robotic cells, packaging lines and high-throughput machinery where downtime is costly.