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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requires manufacturers, importers and distributors to implement cybersecurity measures throughout the entire lifecycle of products containing digital elements. In the context of industrial automation, this means products must be developed securely from the outset ('secure by design'), delivered with preset security features ('secure by default'), and any known vulnerabilities must be actively addressed. Furthermore, free security updates must be available throughout the entire lifecycle.

With the support of Mitsubishi Electric and the engineering firm ATINA, German machine manufacturer BHB Waschanlagen Vertriebs GmbH has built a new tram washing system, designed to help save
resources for Zurich’s public transport operator, Zürcher Verkehrsverbund.

A global study by Telstra and Omdia found that 80% of manufacturing firms experienced a significant increase in security incidents or breaches last year, while only 45% are adequately prepared in their cyber security posture. This trend highlights the growing vulnerability of production environments as they become more connected and digitised.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest FR-D800 series inverters, designed to deliver better performance, easy operation, and improved energy efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications. Compact and intuitive, the new series delivers powerful performance alongside features designed to make selection, installation, and operation simpler.

Imagine being able to test a complete production line 100 times, identify every potential bottleneck, and optimise all workflows without installing a single piece of physical equipment. This isn't science fiction - it's a reality that's transforming manufacturing across Europe. Forward-thinking enterprises are already eliminating costly trial-and-error cycles and dramatically reducing time-to-market for new production systems. How? Through the power of digital twin technology - a virtual revolution that's quietly reshaping industrial processes.