HMS Networks Webinar Explains Functional Safety Basics for Automation

HMS Networks has released an on-demand webinar focusing on the fundamentals of functional safety within the industrial automation sector. The webinar aims to clarify key concepts and practices for automation engineers, product managers, and safety officers.

The session covers the definition of functional safety and its importance in modern automation systems. It also explores various approaches to implementing safety for both device manufacturers and at the factory floor level. Additionally, the webinar addresses essential safety regulations and standards that govern the industry's legal and compliance landscape.

Participants will also be introduced to key safety network protocols such as PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, which facilitate secure communication in automation environments. The webinar touches upon current trends and future outlooks in functional safety.

Led by Stefan Kraus, HMS Networks' Functional Safety Product Manager with over 20 years of experience in industrial communication, the webinar also presents HMS Networks' certified solutions designed to simplify functional safety integration. The total duration of the webinar is under 15 minutes.