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News Release from: Pilz Automation Technology | Subject: SafetyEYE at MACH 2008
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2008
3D safety camera systems monitor
machinery zones
A novel camera-based safety system, which is faster to install and set up, monitors three-dimensional zones around robots, machine tools and other hazards.
Pilz Automation Technology will be demonstrating its novel SafetyEYE vision-based machinery safety monitoring system at the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition In addition, visitors will be able to benefit from free machinery safety advice by having confidential discussions with Pilz consultants
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 28 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Pilz said that MACH will provide an ideal opportunity for visitors to see SafetyEYE, a novel camera-based safety system for monitoring three-dimensional zones around robots, machine tools and other hazards.
Pilz said it will be the first time that SafetyEYE has been exhibited in the UK.
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* Machinery safety services - Pilz will also be promoting its portfolio of machinery safety services.
Pilz engineers and consultants will be available for no-obligation discussions with visitors who specify, buy, use or supply machinery.
While advice can be provided on all aspects of machinery safety, the main topics likely to be discussed with visitors to MACH will be as follows.
* Risk assessments.
* PUWER assessments.
* Plant assessments.
* CE marking.
* ESPE (safety light curtain) inspection and certification.
The consultants can also suggest how to use modern safety technologies to raise machinery throughput and achieve both rapid payback and enhanced safety.
Visitors are welcome to meet the Pilz staff on the stand at any time, but it is recommended that an appointment be made in advance of the event to ensure that the consultant or engineer with the most appropriate industry or technology knowledge is available at a convenient time.
Appointments can be made by emailing Pilz.
* Training courses - another service offered by Pilz is safety-related training courses.
Staff will be on hand to talk about these with exhibition visitors, and a high level of interest is anticipated for the nationally-recognised City and Guilds courses.
These include a Four-Day Machinery Safety Course and a Two-Day Machinery Safety Course for Managers.
Pilz also runs IOSH Managing Safely courses, as well courses designed specifically for machine builders, designers of hard-wired safety circuits, and those responsible for maintaining plant and machinery.
Other courses focus on legislation and standards such as BS EN 61508, EN IEC 62061 and EN ISO 13849-1.
* Pilz Automation technology at MACH 2008, NEC, Birmingham, UK, April 21-25, Hall 4, Stand 4371.
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