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The new Machinery Regulation is more than just an update. Machines are becoming smarter, more connected, and therefore more complex. This is exactly where the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 comes in: it establishes a modern, Europe-wide framework that brings safety and innovation together. From 20 January 2027, it will become the new reality for mechanical engineering. But this is about more than new rules. It is about trust in technology and clear guardrails in an increasingly digital world. What is changing? → Greater focus on future technologies such as AI, software, and connected systems → Cybersecurity becomes a mandatory requirement, not an option → New safety requirements across the entire lifecycle → Digital documentation becomes the new standard This means machines must not only be mechanically safe, they must also operate reliably in a digital environment. Software must not introduce risks, systems must be tamper-proof, and even complex autonomous functions must remain controllable at all times. At the same time, responsibility is shifting: companies will no longer support their machines only until market release, but across the entire lifecycle. This overview highlights only the key aspects, the full scope is significantly broader, from detailed requirements to specific application cases. Those who understand these new requirements today are not only designing safer machines, they are shaping the future of industry. 👉 Learn more: https://okt.to/oKYlup #SICKSensorIntellingence