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 What the EU Data Act means for machine builders

What the EU Data Act means for machine builders

02/02/2026

Machine builders supplying customers in the EU will already be aware of the Machinery Directive. Its replacement, the Machine Regulation, comes into force in January 2027 and introduces requirements relating to cybersecurity. However, there is another new piece of European legislation that already has implications for machine builders and system integrators…

 Functional safety in mechanical engineering: From compliance to competitive advantage

Functional safety in mechanical engineering: From compliance to competitive advantage

01/12/2025

Functional safety in today’s industry is no longer simply a regulatory checkbox – it has become a strategic success factor for machine builders. As automation, digitalisation and modularity reshape mechanical engineering, the ability to ensure safe machine operation under all conditions is both a legal obligation and a business imperative.

 Built for the hazard zone: The strategic case for UL 698 partnerships

Built for the hazard zone: The strategic case for UL 698 partnerships

02/09/2025

Mark Johnson, Engineering Manager at PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), delves into the growing demand for UL 698 compliance and explains why the company’s recent certification to build control panels for hazardous locations marks a strategic step forward in its capability.

 Riding the wave of change: How machine builders can stay ahead in a shifting market

Riding the wave of change: How machine builders can stay ahead in a shifting market

02/09/2025

Lenze’s Marc Vissers shares why adaptability, collaboration, and smart technology are the key to thriving in today’s volatile manufacturing landscape.

 Demystifying compliance: How to build a compliant machine

Demystifying compliance: How to build a compliant machine

02/09/2025

Building a machine that meets UK compliance requirements is essential for safety, legal conformity and market access. However, the process can be complex and overwhelming, with multiple layers of legislation and standards to consider. In this exclusive interview, EUCHNER talks to DPA about how manufacturers can successfully build a compliant machine.

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