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Guide: Safety PLC vs Standard PLC and why a PLC Is Not a Safety Device

January 8, 2026//Shawn Mantel

In modern manufacturing, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the backbone of automation. They control machines, coordinate processes, and keep production moving efficiently.

Case Study: Preventing Pinch-Point Injuries with Two-Hand Controls

January 3, 2026//Shawn Mantel

A manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina engaged PowerSafe Automation to correct a high-risk operator interaction involving a pneumatically driven vertical door.

Case Study: Dynamic Area Protection Using Safety Laser Scanners

January 3, 2026//Shawn Mantel

An advanced manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Rhode Island partnered with PowerSafe Automation to address growing safety risks around a highly interactive automated work cell.

Case Study: Reliable Access Monitoring with Non-Locking RFID Safety Interlocks

January 2, 2026//Shawn Mantel

A manufacturing facility in Milan, Ohio engaged PowerSafe Automation to modernize machine guarding on a production line where frequent access was required, but...

Case Study: Area Safeguarding with Safety Mats and a Safety Controller on a Coating Machine

January 2, 2026//Shawn Mantel

A manufacturer operating a continuous coating machine in Villa Rica, Georgia partnered with PowerSafe Automation to address a persistent machine safety challenge...