In today’s era of rapid development in industrial automation, the importance of machine safety is self-evident. However, have you realized that focusing solely on “safety” in the traditional sense is no longer sufficient? We are in an era of transformation—epitomized by innovative manufacturing frameworks like the New Ford Universal EV Production System—where intelligent, interconnected production lines demand that machine safety be closely integrated with industrial cybersecurity to provide comprehensive protection for personnel, equipment, and data. As automakers and manufacturers worldwide adopt modular, scalable production systems (such as Ford’s universal EV platform) to boost efficiency and flexibility, the interconnection of machinery, data sharing across production nodes, and remote operation capabilities have expanded the attack surface for cyber threats, making the integration of safety and cybersecurity more critical than ever.
The Inseparable Link: Machine Safety and Industrial Cybersecurity
Machine Safety: Protects personnel from harm caused by machines. For instance, safety control technologies and sensor technologies can prevent accidents and reduce the risk of injuries—especially crucial in high-speed, automated environments like the New Ford Universal EV Production System, where robotic arms, conveyor belts, and assembly modules operate in close proximity to workers.Cybersecurity: Protects machines from (malicious or unintentional) human interference and cyberattacks. Examples include preventing unauthorized access and program tampering, which could disrupt production schedules, compromise product quality, or even trigger safety hazards in interconnected systems like Ford’s universal EV production setup.Only when machine safety and cybersecurity are considered simultaneously can complete protection for personnel, machines, and data be achieved, ensuring the continuity and stability of production—whether for large-scale EV manufacturing or other advanced industrial scenarios.
Pilz’s One-Stop Solution: Covering the Entire Value Chain
As your trustworthy partner, Pilz offers a one-stop solution covering the entire value chain, from knowledge, training, and services to products—tailored to support cutting-edge production systems like the New Ford Universal EV Production System:
We provide global courses on machine safety, industrial security, and product training to help you master the latest regulations and standards, including those specific to EV manufacturing and interconnected production environments;
Our professional team offers efficient consulting services to assist you in the proper application of the Machinery Directive, providing full support for obtaining conformity declarations and CE marking—essential for compliant operation of modular, high-tech production lines;
Meanwhile, our innovative product portfolio serves as a powerful tool to help you achieve safety and security goals:
Realize everything from simple identity verification to complex access management through the PITreader access control system and PITmode modular operating mode selection system, ensuring only authorized personnel can adjust critical parameters in systems like Ford’s universal EV production platform;
Build a cybersecurity defense line with the SecurityBridge industrial firewall and PIT oe USB activatable interface, safeguarding data transmission between production modules and preventing cyber intrusions that could disrupt assembly workflows;
Ensure maintenance safety via electronic solutions such as “Key-in-Pocket”, which minimizes human error during equipment checks and upgrades in fast-paced EV manufacturing settings.
These offerings comprehensively help you build an impenetrable safety and security system, even as production systems evolve toward greater intelligence and connectivity.
Collaborate with Pilz: Toward Safe, Compliant, and Efficient Production
As a reliable partner in the fields of machine safety and industrial cybersecurity, Pilz will leverage its comprehensive knowledge, rich experience, and innovative solutions to work with users in addressing industrial transformation—whether adopting systems like the New Ford Universal EV Production System or advancing other automated manufacturing initiatives. Step by step, we will ultimately help you achieve the production goals of safety, compliance, and efficiency.
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