Collaborative robots (Cobots) are provided for a human machine collaboration. Additional safeguards like fences or light grids may be widely dispensable. If a contact between robot and human happens: How much force or pressure is…

Already the 1989 edition of the European Machinery Directive said: Despite an E-Stop a so-called Normal Stop is required. However, until now the Standards für industrial robots payed not much attention to this fact. The…

Since 19 July 2023 the new Regulation on Machinery Regulation(EU)2023/1230 is in force. Over a long time, it has been expected that the new Machinery Regulation will take on board robot specific requirements. Did this…

Time is money. However, in many cases even space is money. Because at installation sites of industrial robot systems often less space is provided. Therefore, in many cases the maximum space of robot system exceeds…

Work processes can also pose mechanical hazards, e.g. collisions of robots or parts of the tool or workpiece with the safety fence (for the causes, see article on restricted space). There is currently no normative…

Robot safety fences ensure the safety of the working environment by preventing direct contact between the machines and the employees. You can find out some of the most important requirements here. Unfortunately, the technical requirements…