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Teledyne MCX32-TP Gas and Flame Detection Controller

August 26, 2026 · Teledyne's MCX32-TP modular gas and flame detection controller features a touchscreen interface, Modbus support, and flexible I/O for up to 64 field devices.

CSB publishes Foundation Food Group liquid nitrogen release video

August 25, 2026 · The CSB’s Foundation Food Group safety video examines how a single bent tube caused a liquid nitrogen release, killing two employees & four others during rescue attempts.

Teledyne launches MCX32-TP gas and flame detection controller

August 13, 2026 · Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection’s new MCX32-TP controller combines an intuitive touchscreen interface with up to 128 channels for oil and gas, utilities, and petrochemicals monitoring.

NORD expands functional safety features of NORDAC ON drives

August 7, 2026 · NORD DRIVESYSTEMS recently expanded functional safety features for its NORDAC ON variable-frequency drives, adding safe limited space, safe maximum speed, and safe speed monitor.

SNS Insider predicts global machine safety market to reach $10.4 billion by 2035

July 3, 2026 · SNS attributes growth to increased focus on safety regulations at workplaces, innovations in technology, and increasing usage of automation systems in raw materials and manufacturing.

OSHA cites Georgia-based Piggly Wiggly franchisee for amputation

June 4, 2026 · OSHA cited RBG Foods for circumventing machine safety guards and not having a lockout-tagout procedure after an employee’s fingers were amputated while cleaning a meat grinder.

FORT Robotics Acquires Mapless AI, Expanding Trust Platform With Active Safety Capabilities

June 1, 2026 · FORT Robotics acquired Mapless AI, extending FORT from distributed control to supervised autonomy, and delivering the human-in-the-loop and proactive safety capabilities that physical AI demands.

Slamcore Raises $14M to Expand Warehouse AI Safety Tools

May 28, 2026 · Slamcore raised $14 million to grow its AI-powered warehouse safety and forklift tracking technology.

Vacuum Interrupters introduces RVI-WL-23338 for Westinghouse R-4 circuit breakers

May 15, 2026 · Vacuum Interrupters’ new RVI-WL-23338 is a direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Westinghouse WL-23338 vacuum interrupters, with Cu-Cr contacts & MAC-TS4 tested to ANSI C37.

USA Lab NSF Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet With Detachable Stand

May 13, 2026 · USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.

Aptiv, Comau collaborate on industrial automation safety

May 12, 2026 · Aptiv PLC and Comau are expanding their existing partnership with a new MoU to support radar & vision-based safety systems, cobot perception, and edge AI software development.

Kollmorgen releases SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware update

April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.

New Beckhoff EP741x motor controllers feature safe torque off function

April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.

MODEX 2026: NORD Drivesystems standardizes frequency inverter functional safety

April 17, 2026 · NORD Drivesystems recently announced its NORDAC LINK and NORDAC ON frequency inverters now have identical communication and safety functions, enabling modular floor or wall mounting.

MODEX 2026: Gorbel demos new Destuff-it 2.0 ergonomic conveyor, GS VFD chain hoist

April 17, 2026 · Gorbel Inc. recently demonstrated its GS VFD variable-frequency drive electric chain hoist with built-in safety features and Destuff-it 2.0 portable ergonomic conveyor at MODEX 2026.