Pilz presented flexible automation and safety solutions developed to maintain stable and compliant production performance, even in highly variable operating conditions. The company also highlighted its expertise in supporting manufacturers through evolving European regulations, including the EU Machinery Regulation (MR), effective from 2027, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the EN 415 series of standards for packaging machine safety.

Through consulting, safety assessments and advanced control technologies, Pilz helps packaging companies improve operational reliability, strengthen cybersecurity and ensure full regulatory compliance for future production environments.

At Interpack, Pilz focused on forming, filling and sealing (FFS) machines: the company demonstrated how certified, scalable and compatible safety solutions provide a reliable basis for this type of machine. Pilz experts explained how such safety solutions can implement current standards in packaging technology – regardless of the machine configuration and process variability.

Sustainably safe packaging machines
In Düsseldorf, Pilz also focused on standard-compliant safety strategies for packaging machines in accordance with the MR and CRA: what are the steps to consider from development and design through to commissioning?

As a standards expert, Pilz advised visitors about its tailor-made support, comprising services and training throughout the entire lifecycle of packaging machines. The focus is on Industrial Security: visitors to the stand learnt about the special support Pilz has to offer when implementing the most important tasks: “protection of functional safety from cyber attacks”, “protection against unauthorised access” and “protection against on-site manipulation”. Another related topic: the MR requires a systematic risk assessment and consideration of digital risks throughout the entire machine lifecycle. Pilz presents its MYZEL Lifecycle Platform with this purpose in mind. Visitors to the stand at the packaging trade fair experienced live how MYZEL, as a central platform, guarantees the legally compliant, safe operation of FFS in particular, as well as other types of packaging machines.

Safety sensors provide comprehensive protection for packaging processes

Safe packaging automation — At Interpack, automation expert Pilz showcased future-proof automation solutions with sensor technology and controllers under the slogan “Packaging without risk. Safety without compromise”. Pilz provided also information about its services relating to the EU Machinery Regulation (MR), which comes into force in 2027, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). (Photo: Pilz GmbH & Co. KG)

Safety sensors protect both packaging machines and operating personnel. At Interpack, Pilz also had its sensor technology portfolio PSEN on the stand. The automation specialist provided practical advice on the implementation of Safety and Security via sensor technology from Pilz. A key issue here is the robustness of Pilz sensors for packaging machines. Visitors learnt also how intelligent diagnostic functions can be networked and integrated for diagnostic purposes via the Pilz IO-Link Safety system – including the first certified IO-Link Safety Master – and safety locking devices.