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ATEX certificate module B: Why this alone is not enough - avoid liability risks!

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX certificate module B: Why this alone is not enough - avoid liability risks!

In practice, companies often encounter devices that are offered with a so-called EU type examination certificate in accordance with module B of the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU). But beware: Module B al...

Jul 4, 2025

Why ATEX-compliant devices do not appear with the latest Android version

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Why ATEX-compliant devices do not appear with the latest Android version

Industrial equipment for explosive environments must meet strict requirements – technical, regulatory, and operational. Many users wonder why ATEX-certified smartphones and tablets are often delivered...

Jul 2, 2025

ATEX cleaning machine & cleanroom series from Gmatic - safety and hygiene for industry, pharmaceuticals and chemicals

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX cleaning machine & cleanroom series from Gmatic - safety and hygiene for industry, pharmaceuticals and chemicals

Industrial cleaning to the highest safety standards Explosion-proof areas and clean rooms impose extreme demands on cleaning technology. The Gmatic 70 BTXS 73 ATEX and the Gmatic clean room series fro...

Jul 2, 2025

A comparison of two-way radios: classic vs. software solutions - which is better for your company?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

A comparison of two-way radios: classic vs. software solutions - which is better for your company?

📡 Radio devices in comparison: classic vs. software - what suits your application? Introduction Radios have been a reliable means of communication for decades. But digitalization has opened up new pos...

Jun 20, 2025

Megapixels aren't everything: Why sensor size is crucial for good pictures

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Megapixels aren't everything: Why sensor size is crucial for good pictures

In the world of digital photography and surveillance technology, there is often talk of "high megapixel counts". The more megapixels, the better the image quality - right? It's not quite that simple. ...

Jun 18, 2025

🛠️ Pneumatic machines: Not automatically explosion-proof

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🛠️ Pneumatic machines: Not automatically explosion-proof

💨 Compressed air = explosion-proof? A dangerous misconception In potentially explosive areas, many users rely on compressed air machines - on the assumption that they are safer than electrical devices...

May 19, 2025

🧪 Part 3: Materials, tests, and selection criteria for explosion-proof tools – what really matters

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🧪 Part 3: Materials, tests, and selection criteria for explosion-proof tools – what really matters

🛠️ Safe handling starts with the right material Tools in potentially explosive atmospheres must be specially selected - even if they are not allowed to bear an ATEX marking. The decisive factors for s...

May 12, 2025

🌍 Explosion protection worldwide: Why other countries are ahead when it comes to tools

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🌍 Explosion protection worldwide: Why other countries are ahead when it comes to tools

Europe leaves companies alone - other countries take a more targeted approach In Europe, particularly in accordance with the EU ATEX directives, simple tools such as hammers, pliers or screwdrivers ma...

May 7, 2025

💥 Dust explosions in industry: visible danger with invisible consequences

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

💥 Dust explosions in industry: visible danger with invisible consequences

Dust looks harmless, but it poses a potentially explosive hazard in industrial processes. Unlike gases, dust is visible to the naked eye, but its danger lies hidden: in its fine distribution, composit...

May 5, 2025

🛠️ Why there is no ATEX certification for tools – and what matters nonetheless

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🛠️ Why there is no ATEX certification for tools – and what matters nonetheless

Strict regulations apply in Ex zones - but not for everything. There are clear specifications for devices and systems in potentially explosive atmospheres. Many people therefore assume that every tool...

Apr 29, 2025

ATEX, IECEx, MSDS, Manual, Declaration of Conformity & Co.

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX, IECEx, MSDS, Manual, Declaration of Conformity & Co.

Who needs what - and why is it all so important? When it comes to explosion-protected devices, there are countless abbreviations and documentation requirements: ATEX, IECEx, MSDS, manual, declaration ...

Apr 29, 2025

Why are ATEX-certified devices important?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Why are ATEX-certified devices important?

What does ATEX mean? ATEX stands for ATmosphères EXplosibles - the European directive for explosion protection. It regulates which devices and protective systems may be used in potentially explosive a...

Apr 25, 2025

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