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Removing the cyber backdoor

02/09/2022

According to cybersecurity expert Barracuda, small businesses are three times more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals than larger companies. There is a common misconception that SMEs have nothing worth targeting and that data breaches only happen to large corporations, but this is far from reality.

“Keep the noise down!”: Preventing sound-related damages

31/08/2022

Employers and duty holders are required under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) to provide workers with equipment that meets relevant supply laws. They must also adhere to the Control of Noise at Work Regulations, and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) offers guidance which sets out an employer’s legal obligations.

The benefits of artificial intelligence in detecting machine failure

31/08/2022

Technology continues to evolve at an exponential rate. From one year to the next, we are presented with exceptional new innovations that can effectively make our jobs and everyday lives easier. Artificial intelligence (AI), in this respect, can represent a vital tool – especially if we learn how to use it to our advantage.

IO-Link: Not just a sensor/actuator interface

31/08/2022

In this article, Euchner’s UK&I Country Manager, David Dearden, looks at the growing popularity of IO-Link – especially within the machinery safety industry – and how its adoption can help machine builders and end users roll out an effective preventative maintenance programme, maintain efficient processes, and protect personnel.

Pallet-making machine produces pallets eight minutes faster

03/08/2022

Vlakkelichtkoepel, based in the Netherlands, produces high-quality, custom-made skylights and roof lights. Each skylight requires a custom-sized wooden pallet for packing and transportation purposes.

Machine Building Features

Removing the cyber backdoor

“Keep the noise down!”: Preventing sound-related damages

The benefits of artificial intelligence in detecting machine failure

IO-Link: Not just a sensor/actuator interface

Pallet-making machine produces pallets eight minutes faster