Euchner is a German family-owned company with more than 70 years of experience in the field of industrial automation and machine safety. It develops innovative solutions designed to protect people, machines, and production processes, and serves a variety of industries, including automotive, packaging, food, and logistics.
More specifically, in Spain, the company offers local technical and sales support, assisting manufacturers and integrators with automation and industrial safety projects. Among its main solutions are safety interlock systems, safety switches, electronic access systems, controls, and safety devices for Industry 4.0, as well as safety services such as training, risk analysis, and machine retrofitting in accordance with Royal Decree 1215/97.
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Why did you decide to support Mindtech in its 5th edition?
For us as an industrial company, participating in Mindtech 2027 is an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with customers, generate new business opportunities, and showcase our industrial safety solutions tailored to today’s challenges in the fields of automation and digitalization.
Mindtech has established itself as one of the leading industrial hubs in the Iberian Region, bringing together innovative companies and key professionals from the metal and technology sectors.
What is the added value for your company in participating in this trade show?
The trade show allows us to engage closely with the industrial ecosystem of the Iberian Hub and gain firsthand insight into the real needs of manufacturers and system integrators. Furthermore, it provides a platform that fosters knowledge sharing, collaboration among companies, and the visibility of innovative technologies related to automation, industrial safety, and process digitization.
What new products do you plan to showcase at Mindtech 2027?
In this issue, we will be featuring EUCHNER’s CTS system, a compact and intelligent safety solution with interlocking for machine guards. In this regard, it is worth noting that the CTS system is characterized by its compact design, high integrability, and coded transponder technology, offering high levels of safety and flexibility for modern industrial applications.
We also want to highlight the latest developments in IO-LINK safety across various fieldbuses, such as PROFINET/PROFISAFE, Ethernet, and EtherCAT. In addition, we would like to mention our access control systems, which feature personalized RFID keys.
In addition, we will use our participation at the event to showcase our safety services, which help machinery manufacturers and users comply with legal and regulatory requirements throughout all phases of a machine’s life cycle. In this regard, we would like to emphasize that we offer consulting services for CE marking, risk assessment, functional safety analysis, machinery compliance, technical safety assessments, and specialized training, providing comprehensive support to ensure the safety of people, machines, and processes.
In summary, at this year’s trade show, the main focus will be on our most advanced industrial safety solutions, communication networks, and specialized consulting services.
What unique value do you think the metal industry and its associated technologies bring to the Iberian Hub?
The Iberian Region boasts a highly specialized industrial sector characterized by great adaptability, technical expertise, and a strong international focus. In addition, there is a highly dynamic industrial ecosystem in which manufacturers, engineering firms, technology centers, and suppliers actively collaborate to drive innovation, automation, and industrial competitiveness.
What challenges do you think the industry is currently facing?
Currently, the industry faces significant challenges such as process digitization, advanced automation, industrial cybersecurity, energy sustainability, and the need to improve productivity while maintaining high safety standards. In addition, there is the difficulty of finding specialized technical talent and the need to adapt quickly to increasingly competitive and changing markets.
What is needed to address these challenges and maintain the industry’s competitiveness?
At our company, we believe it is essential to invest in technological innovation, smart automation, and the ongoing training of professionals in the sector. It is also crucial to foster collaboration among companies, technology centers, and manufacturers to develop more efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions.
In this context, workplace safety should be viewed as a strategic investment that directly contributes to companies’ productivity and competitiveness.