Pilz is an internationally active, innovative automation technology company. With its solutions, Pilz creates safety for people, machines and the environment. In addition to its headquarters in Ostfildern near Stuttgart, the family-owned company has over 2,000 employees and is represented by 40 subsidiaries and branches on all continents. The company’s products include sensors, electronic monitoring devices, safety switching devices, configurable and programmable control systems, automation solutions with motion control, systems for industrial communication as well as visualization solutions and operator terminals. Solutions from Pilz are used in all areas of mechanical and plant engineering, including the packaging and automotive industries as well as in the railroad technology, press and wind energy sectors. The solutions also ensure that baggage handling systems in airports run safely, cable cars and roller coasters are safe on the move and guarantee fire protection and energy supply in buildings. Pilz also offers a comprehensive range of services worldwide, including safety consulting, engineering, product training and seminars on machine safety.