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Ex UniCase: An ATEX housing for different tablet generations

Tablets are now indispensable for maintenance, servicing, documentation, and mobile industrial applications. However, a problem often arises in explosion-prone areas: The explosion-proof housing is de...

Jul 14, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

NAMUR provides clarity: When can Category 3 smartphones and tablets be used in Zone 1/21?

The digitalization of maintenance is continuously progressing. Digital maintenance plans, mobile documentation, QR codes, and ERP connections make smartphones and tablets indispensable tools in the pr...

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Jul 10, 2026 Ex tips

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

IS-MOP1A.1 und IS-MOP1B.1: Mobile Operator Panels für explosionsgefährdete Bereiche

Hier schreiben …...

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Jun 9, 2026 Ex tips

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX Zone 2 – is a manufacturer’s declaration sufficient, or is a certificate required?

When ‘ATEX-certified’ doesn’t always mean the same thing When it comes to products for potentially explosive atmospheres, people often refer to an ATEX certificate in general terms. That sounds clear-...

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May 20, 2026 Ex tips

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Supplier visit at Officine di Trevi: Why quality at OFT Pumps is no coincidence

Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit our supplier Officine di Trevi – OFT Pumps in person. For us, this visit was more than just a classic supplier meeting. It was a deep insight into a manufactu...

May 13, 2026 Our blog

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

New HDT seminars on explosion protection: training for operators, designers and qualified personnel

The House of Technology (HDT) has published numerous seminars and training courses on explosion protection on its overview page. The program covers fundamentals, explosion protection documents, traini...

Apr 8, 2026 Events

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

i.safe MOBILE veröffentlicht Android 14 Update für das IS530.x – Testphase für IS930.x gestartet

The upgrade to Android 14 is now available for the robust industrial smartphone i.safe MOBILE IS530.x. The update can be installed directly via the device settings. This means that one of the smartpho...

Mar 13, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Explosion protection 2026: Why digital documentation and cyber security must now be taken into account

Explosion protection continues to evolve. Not because the ATEX directive itself has undergone fundamental changes, but because design, documentation and technical reality have become significantly mor...

Mar 13, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

20th Essen Explosion Protection Days 2026 – Practical knowledge about explosion protection and safety requirements

The Essen Explosion Protection Days of the Haus der Technik e. V. will celebrate their 20th anniversary . On September 15 and 16, 2026 experts from industry, planning, and occupational safety will mee...

Feb 27, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Explosion protection in hydrogen systems: Why existing ATEX concepts are often insufficient

The ramp-up of the hydrogen economy is progressing rapidly across Europe. Electrolysis plants, storage solutions, and hydrogen filling stations are currently being established in industry, energy supp...

Feb 20, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX Guidelines 6th Edition (01/2026): What has changed – and why it matters

In January 2026, the EU Commission published the 6th Edition of the ATEX Guidelines for Directive 2014/34/EU. The guidelines serve to ensure a consistent interpretation of the ATEX Product Directive a...

Feb 9, 2026 News

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

“Explosion-proof” solar modules?

Why a TÜV inspection according to GB 3836.3 is not an ATEX approval Recently, the market has increasingly advertised “explosion-proof” or “Ex-certified” solar modules. A TÜV SÜD inspection for modules...

Jan 29, 2026 News