To meet the needs of the modern workforce, equipment manufacturing OEMs must design built-in safety solutions that are not only safe but also promote productivity and maximize uptime.

December 2025

 

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Designing a machine safety solution for today’s workforce

To meet the needs of the modern workforce, equipment manufacturing OEMs must design built-in safety solutions that are not only safe but also promote productivity and maximize uptime.

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Increase equipment lifespan with non-contact switches that have no mechanical wear and automatically compensate for door sagging. Built-in LED indicators clearly show open/closed status to speed up troubleshooting.

→Non-contact safety sensors

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Secure frequent-access areas without sacrificing productivity with guarded openings. Integrated indicators display status directly on the unit for simple troubleshooting.

→Safety light curtains and grids

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Maximize uptime with a flexible safety controller featuring extensive diagnostics. Intuitive LED error codes allow operators to identify and fix problems quickly.

→Pluto safety PLCs

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ABB delivers machine safety solutions for single machines or entire production lines. Machine safety is used to help protect both man and machine from harm by using safety devices and controls. ABB's Jokab Safety offers an extensive range of innovative products and solutions for machine safety systems.

→ABB machine safety solutions

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