Robots Are Outpacing Plant Access Rules
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As industrial robot installations surge globally, plant access rules remain outdated. Experts recommend shifting from fixed location-based permissions to dynamic controls tied to cell modes (run, maintenance, changeover), current training qualifications, and lockout status. The analysis highlights the convergence of IT and OT security risks and proposes practical steps for integrating EHS, IT, and maintenance teams to manage evolving access needs in smart manufacturing environments.
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“Sean Toohey, Freelance Journalist and Digital Media Specialist, Freelance Journalist November 5, 2026 4 Min Read Experts say linking entry permissions to training, lockout status, and cell mode can close new security gaps. Getty Images Plastics processors keep adding robots, cobots, and connected machines. According to the International Federation of Robotics , more than 600,000 industrial robots were installed world”
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As industrial robot installations surge globally, plant access rules remain outdated. Experts recommend shifting from fixed location-based permissions to dynamic controls tied to cell modes (run, maintenance, changeover), current training qualifications, and lockout status. The analysis highlights the convergence of IT and OT security risks and proposes practical steps for integrating EHS, IT, and maintenance teams to manage evolving access needs in smart manufacturing environments.
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