Compliance & responsibility

Robotics needs more than technology — it needs robust safety

Autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic systems must not only work, but also be operated safely, traceably and on a sound legal footing. We support risk assessment, technical protective measures, documentation and operator requirements — with the practical perspective of a company that operates robotics itself.

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What does CE compliance mean?

Not a certificate, but a process

CE compliance for robotic systems is not a single certificate but a technical assessment and documentation process. Relevant aspects include the intended use, the risk assessment, technical protective measures, the operating manual and evidence of safe function. The CE marking comes at the end of this process — it is its result, not its starting point.

The key topics

What matters for safe robotics

Risk assessment

Systematic identification of hazards in operation and in foreseeable misuse — the basis for all protective measures.

Machinery Directive & Regulation

Positioning between the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, binding from 2027.

Functional safety

Safe stop, speed limitation, safety-door monitoring — assessed via PL per EN ISO 13849 and SIL per IEC 62061.

Human-robot collaboration

Collaborative applications require consideration of forces, speeds and distances for safe cooperation.

Autonomous & mobile robotics

Driverless systems and mobile robots move freely in space. This fundamentally changes the safety concept and assessment.

Documentation & evidence

Operating manual, technical documents and evidence of safe function — prepared in a traceable and verifiable way.

Clearly separating responsibility

Manufacturer and operator duties

As manufacturer / party placing on the market

  • Define the intended use
  • Carry out a risk assessment and derive protective measures
  • Create technical documentation and an operating manual
  • Issue a declaration of conformity and affix the CE marking

As operator

  • Workplace risk assessment for the specific location
  • Ensure instruction and safe operation
  • Organise servicing, inspection and maintenance
  • Check whether modifications trigger a “substantial modification”

Often underestimated: anyone who modifies a purchased, compliant system or links several machines into one installation can themselves become the manufacturer in the sense of the regulations — with all the associated duties.

Testing & evidence concepts

How we support the path to compliance

Define the intended use

The task, limits and foreseeable misuse of the system are clearly described.

Risk assessment & protective measures

Hazards are assessed and translated into technical and organisational measures.

Validation of safety functions

Safety-related functions are verified and their reliability is documented in a traceable way.

Compile documentation

Technical documents, the operating manual and evidence are prepared in a verifiable form.

Coordination with specialists

Where necessary, coordination takes place with notified bodies, inspection organisations or legal specialists.

Important note

Maucher CNC-Robotic does not provide legal advice and is not an independent inspection body. For the machines we develop and manufacture ourselves, we naturally assume technical manufacturer responsibility within the applicable requirements, including technical evaluation, risk assessment, documentation and preparation of the relevant evidence.

This work is carried out by our machine-safety expert certified by TÜV NORD.

For consulting, development or support services for external projects, however, we do not issue legally binding conformity assessments or legal opinions. We provide technical support for the evaluation of machines, installations and robotic systems and for the structured preparation of the required documents. Legally binding assessments, official classifications or legal questions must, where necessary, be coordinated with notified bodies, inspection organisations or specialised legal experts.

Frequently asked questions

CE & Safety explained clearly

It is not a single certificate but an assessment and documentation process. Relevant aspects are the intended use, risk assessment, technical protective measures, operating manual and evidence of safe function.
The systematic identification and evaluation of hazards arising in intended operation and in foreseeable misuse. Protective measures are derived from it and documented.
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC is being replaced by the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which becomes binding from 2027 and gives greater consideration to autonomous systems, digital documentation and cybersecurity, among other things.
That safety-related control functions operate reliably, for example a safe stop or speed limitation. Assessed via Performance Level (EN ISO 13849) or SIL (IEC 62061).
The manufacturer places a compliant machine on the market; the operator is responsible for safe use on site. Anyone who modifies or links a system can themselves become the manufacturer.
No. Maucher CNC-Robotic does not provide legal advice and is not an independent inspection body. For machines we develop and manufacture ourselves, we assume technical manufacturer responsibility – technical evaluation, risk assessment, documentation and preparation of the relevant evidence, carried out by our machine-safety expert certified by TÜV NORD. For external projects we provide technical support but do not issue legally binding conformity assessments or legal opinions; legally binding assessments, official classifications or legal questions must, where necessary, be coordinated with notified bodies, inspection organisations or specialised legal experts.

Bring your system safely into operation

Whether a CNC robot cell, service robot or humanoid system: we help you consider safety and documentation from the very beginning.

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