Merging safety and security on a single technology platform
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt
The Smart Safety Platform (photo, p. 79) is said to be the world’s first integrated solution that combines safety and security by uniformly tailoring hardware and software to each other. This empowers operators to significantly reduce the complexity of their systems and purchase only what they actually need. The platform also supports integration of existing systems, enabling lower operating costs and very high security of investment. The company works directly with users to jointly select the appropriate hardware and software components to install in plants. Existing solutions from this company can continue to be used or may be upgraded to the latest generation. By migrating to this platform, plant operators can fulfill essential safety standards. The proprietary, self-contained operating system of the safety controllers minimizes the risk of cyberattacks. Backward-compatible software and hardware updates make the system highly future-proof and keep plant safety and security constantly up to date. Hall 11.1, Stand C15 — HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH, Brühl, Germany