Your expert forMachine safety
Cobot Safety: Your experienced expert for machine safety
Anyone who wants to operate machines safely and efficiently needs an experienced person. Machine safety experts at his side. Cobot Safety supports companies in designing, building and putting into service modern machines and automated systems in a standards-compliant, safe and future-proof manner.
As a specialist Machine safety expert We combine technical expertise with practical advice and a deep understanding of current safety requirements. With the internationally recognized expertise of Andreas Schunkert, we offer you sound support in implementing safety standards and sustainably optimizing your machine concepts.
With Cobot Safety, you rely on experience, expertise and reliable solutions for a safe and efficient industry.
What does machine safety mean?
Machine safety This encompasses all measures taken to minimize or completely eliminate hazards posed by machinery. This includes the physical and psychological safety of employees, protection against damage to machinery and products, and compliance with legal requirements.
The basis for machine safety is standards such as the EN ISO 12100, which regulates the risk assessment of machinery and the effective planning of protective devices, and the ISO/TR 14121, which serves as a guideline for documenting risk assessments. The aim of these standards is to ensure the safe operation of machinery by Hazards identified, risks assessed, and appropriate protective measures implemented. Manufacturers must design and build their machines in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive.
Notice: On January 20, 2027, the EC Machinery Directive (MD) will be replaced by the EU Machinery Regulation (MVO). The MVO expands upon and clarifies the content of the current, still valid MD.
The Machinery Directive lists potential hazards when using machines Various types of hazards arise. Typical hazards include, for example, mechanical risks such as crushing or cutting injuries, electrical hazards from short circuits, and physical strain when operating machinery. These risks can be significantly reduced through systematic analysis and planning.
Machine safety expert – our services at a glance
As Machine safety expert Cobot Safety offers companies a comprehensive range of services related to safe, standards-compliant, and efficient machines. We support you in reliably implementing legal requirements and specifically improving existing safety standards.
Whether Risk assessment, Conformity assessment or the development of suitable Security concepts – as an experienced Machine safety expert We deliver practical solutions that effectively combine safety and cost-effectiveness. This ensures that your machines not only comply with applicable regulations but are also efficient and future-proof in operation.
Risk assessment
Declaration of Conformity
Security concepts
Force and pressure measurements
Training courses & lectures
Creation of an operating manual
Why is machine safety so important for companies?
The importance of machine safety extends far beyond protecting employees. Companies benefit from safe machines in many ways:
Avoiding accidents and liability risks
Accidents can have serious consequences – from employee injuries to legal and financial damages. Well-designed machine safety minimizes these risks and ensures the protection of everyone involved. Fewer accidents and less damage also reduce your company's contributions to workers' compensation boards.
Increased productivity
Safety measures not only build trust among employees but also ensure smooth operations. Interruptions caused by accidents or malfunctions are reduced, leading to greater efficiency.
Compliance with legal regulations
Companies that manufacture or operate machinery in the EU are obligated to comply with all directives and regulations. Conformity assessment plays a central role in this process. Incorrect or incomplete documentation can have serious consequences – from fines to production shutdowns.
Our Managing Director Andreas Schunkert is available to you as EU-certified expert for machine safety to your side to ensure the safety of your systems. As a co-responsible member of all relevant standards committees, he has a a comprehensive understanding of all important standardsTrust in his extensive expertise and years of experience.
The advantages of collaborating with a machine safety expert
Machine safety requirements are becoming increasingly complex and demand in-depth expertise as well as practical experience. Machine safety expert Cobot Safety helps companies design machines, industrial robots, and cobots to be safe, compliant with standards, and future-proof. This is precisely our core competence.
Our many years of experience in machine safety and robotics make us a strong partner for companies that refuse to compromise on safety, compliance, and technical quality. We support you with proven expertise in the safe implementation of your systems and processes.
What sets us apart is our in-depth expertise and direct connection to standardization. Our managing director and founder, Andreas Schunkert, is an internationally recognized expert. Machine safety expert and safety in robotics. He collaborates in all relevant standardization bodies and therefore not only knows the applicable requirements in detail, but also actively participates in their development.
For our customers, this means they benefit from up-to-date knowledge, a deep understanding of the relevant standards, and consulting that is consistently practice-oriented. This expertise gives them a decisive advantage in the safe and efficient design of their machines and robotics applications.
Knowledge & Insights on Machine Safety
Benefit from our expertise as machine safety specialists, also through our informative blog posts. Our blog provides in-depth insights into these topics. Cobot safety, Risk assessment of machines, CE marking as well as the practical application of relevant standards such as ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
Our articles are aimed at machine manufacturers, integrators, and companies that want to operate their systems safely and in compliance with standards. We show you step by step how to efficiently implement safety requirements and avoid typical mistakes.
Regular new content keeps our blog up-to-date – a clear advantage for your projects and your security.
Our latest blog articles:
Humanoid robots - hype or savior?
Misconceptions about the declaration of conformity
Machine and robot safety
All the advantages of Cobot Safety at a glance:
Expertise at the highest level
Individual solutions for every need
Training courses and workshops
Announcement: New textbook available from the beginning of 2027
Following the great success of his book "Collaborative Robot Applications," Andreas Schunkert, Managing Director of Cobot Safety, is already working on his next book. This time, the focus is on machine safety – practical, easy to understand, and consistently aligned with the new Machinery Directive (EU) 2023/1230.
The book guides mechanical engineers, integrators, CE officers and technical writers step by step through the central topics of machine safety: from the legal framework to risk assessment and risk reduction, to functional safety, technical documentation, operating instructions and dealing with changes in the life cycle of a machine.
The publication date is planned for early 2027 – precisely when the new Machinery Directive becomes mandatory. Readers can look forward to a practical guide that not only highlights individual aspects but also provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the entire CE marking process for machinery.
