Connected machines that exchange data and are part of complex systems face increasing security requirements. The need to consider safety and security together is becoming ever more urgent. This is underscored by current European legislation. Regulations make it clear that security is no longer optional but is becoming mandatory. Automation specialist Pilz supports its customers with these challenges.
Access to the European market for mechanical engineers and the operation of machinery in the EU will in future be linked to more comprehensive safety and security requirements. Pilz, as an automation company with core competence in safety, offers comprehensive support to customers facing these challenges: On the one hand, Pilz is fitting its own products for the requirements of the new Machinery Regulation and the Cyber Resilience Act. On the other hand, Pilz offers automation solutions that enable mechanical engineers and operators to ensure the safety and security of their plants.
„In addition to our functional safety automation solutions, we offer a comprehensive range of industrial security services.“
Thomas Pilz, Managing Director of Pilz GmbH
Pilz shares its necessary knowledge and experience in machine safety with its customers in the form of services and training. Last year, the company launched a multi-stage training programme for industrial security and, in mid-2026, Pilz will launch two modular, specialised services worldwide: Security Evaluation of Machinery (SEM) and Security Assessment of Machinery (SAM).
Holistic approach through cloud and AI
Thomas Pilz: „In our portfolio, we focus on cloud-based and AI technologies, such as in our Mycelium Lifecycle Platform. This allows companies to centrally and digitally manage their machine, process, and personnel data throughout the entire lifecycle of their production facilities. Pilz thus completes its product and service portfolio for a holistic safety concept across the complete lifecycle of a machine.“
Safety & Security Hand in Hand
The company is convinced: in future, safety will begin where Safety & Security go hand in hand. As equivalent strategic dimensions, they jointly protect what matters. Both dimensions are independently relevant, but are always considered together in our holistic understanding of security. „With our coordinated offering for Safety and Industrial Security, we hold a unique position on the market," says Thomas Pilz.
Secure automation is a market of the future. Companies that build on secure systems can scale faster, reduce costs, invest more reliably, and innovate more boldly. Safety and security are two sides of the same coin that must be considered together.
Source: Mushroom
