EN 415 makes packaging machinery safe: Lennart Laakmann, Pilz | interpack 2026

The new Machinery Regulation puts cybersecurity on the shop floor from January 2025. Lennart Laakmann (Pilz) shows at interpack 2026 how the 1,200-page EN 415 standard secures every type of packaging machine — from form-fill-seal to palletizing — and turns compliance into an advantage.

EN 415 makes packaging machinery safe: Lennart Laakmann, Pilz | interpack 2026

The new Machinery Regulation puts cybersecurity on the shop floor from January 2025. Lennart Laakmann (Pilz) shows at interpack 2026 how the 1,200-page EN 415 standard secures every type of packaging machine — from form-fill-seal to palletizing — and turns compliance into an advantage.

Lennart Laakmann from Pilz explains the comprehensive EN 415 standard and its crucial role in packaging machine safety. The presentation covers primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging applications, detailing how C-type standards provide automatic compliance with higher-level regulations. Laakmann discusses the transition from Machine Directive to Machine Regulation in January, emphasizing new cybersecurity requirements. Real-world applications demonstrate Pilz’s safety solutions including magnetic switches, safety controllers, and certified cardboard feed systems. The expert addresses how safety requirements evolve with automation and smart packaging lines, highlighting business advantages beyond regulatory compliance. #interpack #packagingsafety #EN415 #machineregulation #pilz #packagingmachines #safetysystems #automation