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Beyond the motor: Building an energy-efficient machine

07/07/2025

Building an energy-efficient machine requires looking beyond just the motor. Lenze understands this well, as its portfolio allows you to assemble the entire drive train from the right components. This article focuses on the decentralised controllers of the i-series, which share the same DNA as Lenze's IE5 and IE6 motors: innovative, energy-efficient, and user-friendly.

Safety guidelines for mobile robots

03/06/2025

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) provide continuous service around the clock and can be flexibly assigned for a variety of applications. They are playing a growing role in automated operations, and their contribution to increased efficiency and productivity is significant.

No pain, all gain: Smarter solutions for Zone 2

03/06/2025

ATEX Zone 2 environments are often viewed as “scary” or “painful”, due to the precautions required for compliance. However, with the right technology, these environments can be managed efficiently and safely. Enter IP67-rated remote I/O systems.

Machinery Directive becomes Machinery Regulation – what does that mean for you?

03/06/2025

The EU Machinery Regulation, published in 2023, will officially replace the Machinery Directive from 20 January 2027. Machine manufacturers now have a deadline to meet the new safety requirements for plants and machinery. Pilz explains the key changes and implications of the new regulation.

Smarter safety for smarter factories

02/06/2025

In the evolving sphere of industrial automation, machinery safety is no longer a standalone discipline – it’s integral to performance, connectivity, and future scalability.

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Beyond the motor: Building an energy-efficient machine

Safety guidelines for mobile robots

No pain, all gain: Smarter solutions for Zone 2

Machinery Directive becomes Machinery Regulation – what does that mean for you?

Smarter safety for smarter factories