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The Role of AI and Human Expertise in Machinery Functional Safety Risk Assessment
Introduction In safety engineering, conducting risk analysis is crucial but requires substantial resources, expertise, and adherence to standards like ISO 12100 and ISO 13849. This ensures machinery operates safely and meets regulatory requirements. With advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly Large…
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Do you always need a safety plan for Functional Safety Projects?
Functional safety projects often come with a lot of documentation requirements, and one of the common questions we hear is whether a safety plan is always necessary. For example, recently, we supported a project, where our customer was in charge…
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The Role of TÜVs in Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Certification – Do We Really Need Them?
We all have experienced the pressure of being under examination at some point. Whether it was during a school test or a driving license exam, the feeling is the same: you’ve prepared for days, weeks, and now you’re under the scrutiny of someone who will decide whether you pass or fail. It is not an…
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Merging Standards for Functional Safety – A Step Toward Simplification?
The functional safety landscape for software development is diverse, with various industries adhering to their own specific standards. Recently, efforts to simplify this complexity, such as the new EN 50716:2023 standard for railway applications, have raised important questions. This blog…
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Leveraging AI for Predictive Maintenance Across Industries
Introduction The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has brought about a new era of connectivity and data-driven decision-making in various industrial environments. Among its many applications, predictive maintenance powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative approach to…
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RegTech and Functional Safety Compliance
Introduction to RegTech RegTech, short for Regulatory Technology, uses advanced technologies to streamline and enhance regulatory compliance processes. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and blockchain, RegTech aims to reduce compliance costs, improve accuracy, and ensure timely adherence to regulations. This…
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AI and Functional Safety – The Role of Metrics
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into functional safety-critical systems need a rigorous adherence to established safety standards and thoughtful consideration of emerging AI-specific guidelines. Key established standards in the functional safety domain include IEC61508 (general), ISO26262 (automotive) and ISO13849…
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Functional Safety Code Shall Not Smell
In the context of software development, maintaining high standards of code quality is absolutely important, especially in industries where safety is non-negotiable. Functional safety software development, encompassing systems like automotive software, medical devices, and aerospace controls, demands rigorous attention to…