Modern machines are often described as “safe by design.” And on paper, they usually are.What the upcoming prEN 50742 adds is a missing but increasingly important layer: how to keep those carefully engineered safety functions effective when software, parameters, and…
Why open-source toolchains raise questions? Open-source toolchains in functional safety raise important questions about qualification, trust, and when certified tools are really necessary. Many engineers still assume that using only certified tools is the safest or even the only compliant…
This blog article touches upon how innotec and useblocks are joining forces to deliver smarter safety documentation through open-source solutions. The partnership combines innotec’s deep expertise in functional safety and certification with useblocks’ innovative “x-as-code” tool ecosystem, helping engineers document,…
Once seen as toys for hobbyists, drones have quietly graduated to full-time industrial jobs: scanning pallets, ferrying parts, and feeding factory data systems. However, in the year 2025 for example, Germany logged a surge in unauthorized drone flights, including 35…
In Operational Technology (OT), cybersecurity is not just about firewalls or intrusion detection, it’s about ensuring that critical systems such as safety components, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks remain safe and reliable, even under attack. These systems often run on…
Functional safety and cybersecurity for embedded software systems are vital in automotive, industrial, and medical domains. This article explores standards like IEC 61508 and IEC 62443, best practices, and real-world applications for building secure and robust embedded systems.
Introduction We continue to keep sharp eyes on Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity topic continues to evolve, particularly with the introduction of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the updated Machinery Regulation. Recently, our colleague Christopher attended the Security unter Kontrolle Conference,…
We have updated our training offer, with the new training room. You have now the possibility to create customized trainings for functional safety and cybersecurity as well as book training sessions directly online: Feel free to contact us for more…
innotec GmbH hold a webinar with Packaging Valley Germany e. V. and TÜV AUSTRIA Deutschland about the new Machinery Regulation and Cyber Resilience Act. The topics of safety and security and the upcoming regulations look very complex, but we strongly believe in good cooperation and…