EU Cyber Resilience Act and Connected Welding Cells: What Buyers Should Specify for Network Interfaces and Software Updates in 2026–2028

EU Cyber Resilience Act and Connected Welding Cells: What Buyers Should Specify for Network Interfaces and Software Updates in 2026–2028

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If a welding cell placed on the EU market has a data connection, ask how it meets the Cyber Resilience Act, whose main obligations apply from 11 December 2027. Pendant-only rotators raise far fewer questions. List interfaces, remote access, and update policy in the freeze pack.

EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 and Welding Rotator Cells: What Buyers Should Specify for Safety Documentation in 2026–2028

EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 and Welding Rotator Cells: What Buyers Should Specify for Safety Documentation in 2026–2028

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From 20 January 2027 Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 replaces Directive 2006/42/EC. Specify the risk assessment, the safety-function list, and a declaration matching the exact machine and its placing date. A CE file written for the old Directive is not automatically the 2027 file.