7/28/2026 4:05:31 PM E‑Stop vs Power‑Off: Why the Difference Matters for CE Evidence By Andrew Browne Emergency stop and power‑off are often treated as if they mean the same thing.They do not.That distinction matters because CE conformity...
7/21/2026 9:25:00 PM Machinery Regulation: Documentation Is Becoming Part of the Machine's Value By Andrew Browne When we talk about the EU Machinery Regulation, the conversation usually turns to risk assessment, cybersecurity, conformity assessment,...
2/16/2026 6:00:00 AM Presumption of Conformity Under the EU Machinery Regulation: What Manufacturers Need to Know By Andrew Browne As the industry moves from the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, one principle remains central...
10/31/2025 6:55:12 AM Industry 5.0 and EU Compliance: Why the Time to Act Is Now By Andrew Browne As manufacturers embrace the promise of Industry 5.0 - a future defined by human-centric, sustainable, and resilient innovation - they...
10/10/2025 11:25:25 AM Self-Evolving Behaviour in Machinery: What It Really Means for AI Compliance By Andrew Browne The EU Machinery Regulation has introduced a term that’s causing waves across the AI and industrial sectors: “self-evolving behaviour.”...
8/13/2025 9:11:38 PM Navigating the New Machinery Regulation: Standards, Specifications, and Smart Compliance By Andrew Browne As the EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230) (NMR) approaches implementation, manufacturers face new expectations for demonstrating safety...
7/10/2025 7:25:30 AM AI Regulation in the EU: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now By Andrew Browne On July 4, 2025, the European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to moving forward with the implementation of the EU Artificial...
7/8/2025 11:55:34 AM Help is Here: Manufacturers Can Navigate the Machinery Regulation Transition and AI By Andrew Browne As the EU transitions from the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) to the new Machinery Regulation (2023/1230), manufacturers are faced with...
6/20/2025 10:43:06 AM Navigating the EU’s Machinery Regulation: The Role of HAS Assessments in a Changing Standards Landscape By Andrew Browne As the European Union transitions from the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) to the new Machinery Regulation (2023/1230), understanding...