--- title: ACD Connect | Advanced Controls and Distribution | Safety Devices & Software description: Safety Devices & Software | ACD Connect brings you the latest news in industrial automation. New technologies, product updates, engineering tips and how-to's. Find it here! --- [Skip to content](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/1#main-content) ![GCG Automation](https://blog.acdist.com/hubfs/GCG%20Automation.png) - [ACD](https://www.acdist.com) - [Adcon Engineering](https://adconengineering.com/) - [C&E Advanced Technologies](https://www.ceadvancedtech.com/) - [Empire](https://www.empirewc.com/) # Welcome to ACD Connect: Safety Devices & Software ## [Banner Engineering Machine Safety: Safety Relays](https://blog.acdist.com/banner-engineering-machine-safety-safety-relays-0) Safety relays are control devices that sit between safety equipment and machines, activated either... ## [When a PLC Just Doesn't Cut It](https://blog.acdist.com/when-a-plc-just-doesnt-cut-it) In a modern factory environment, [programmable logic controllers (PLCs)](https://blog.acdist.com/upgrading-plc-hardware) are integral to day-to-day... ## [Banner Engineering Machine Safety: AG4 Safety Laser Scanners](https://blog.acdist.com/banner-engineering-machine-safety-ag4-safety-laser-scanners) Laser scanners serve as a safeguarding mechanism in places where normal devices such as emergency... ## [Banner Engineering 14/30 Series Safety Light Curtains](https://blog.acdist.com/banner-engineering-14/30-series-safety-light-curtains)  Safety Light Curtains are an essential part of any plant floor utilizing roboticsand automation... ## [Banner Engineering Emergency Stop Controllers](https://blog.acdist.com/banner-engineering-emergency-stop-controllers) While the industrial world is making regular breakthroughs in the field of intelligence and... ## [Banner Engineering Safety Limit and Interlocking Switches](https://blog.acdist.com/banner-engineering-safety-limit-and-interlocking-switches) In industrial plants, **[safety](https://blog.acdist.com/3-types-of-safety-switches-save-lives)**is an important factor for any plant floor. Thus, **Banner Engineering**... ## [Safety Controllers by Banner Engineering](https://blog.acdist.com/safety-controllers-by-banner-engineering) Often considered just another programmable controller, safety controllers handle the highly... ## [Simply Safe: Network Integration via PROFIsafe/PROFINET](https://blog.acdist.com/simply-safe-network-integration-via-profisafe/profinet) The RSL 400 is an outstanding laser scanner from Leuze Electronic, and is underlined by its wide... ## [Safety in Mind with Meltric Decontactor](https://blog.acdist.com/safety-in-mind-with-meltric-decontactor) The **[Meltric Decontactor](https://blog.acdist.com/meltric-decontactor-can-save-you-time-and-improve-safety)** series of switch-rated plugs hold a high degree of competitive edge and... ## [Electrical Test Instruments: Safety is Still the First Tool](https://blog.acdist.com/electrical-test-instruments-safety-is-still-the-first-tool) Electrical construction, maintenance and repair work all involve a great deal of attention towards... [Prev](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/0) [1](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/1) [2](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/2) [3](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/3) [Next](https://blog.acdist.com/topic/safety-devices-software/page/2) ![GCG\_Automation\_White](https://blog.acdist.com/hubfs/GCG_Automation_White.png) GCG Automation includes ACD / Adcon Engineering, C&E Advanced Technologies and Empire to be leaders in automation. **Learn More:** © 2026 All rights reserved. Developed by [GiantFocal](https://www.giantfocal.com)