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The Machinery Regulation, explained for the people who write the manuals
Instructions for use · 6 min
Digital instructions for machinery: what Regulation 2023/1230 allows
When machinery instructions for use may be supplied digitally: access from the machine, download and print, 10 years online, paper copy within one month.
ReadDeclarations · 5 min
EU declaration of conformity for machinery: what to update for 2027
From 20 January 2027 the EU declaration of conformity for machinery must be drawn up under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. What to update, partly completed machinery and digital format.
ReadNameplate and QR · 5 min
QR code on the nameplate: linking instructions and serial number for 10 years
How to use a QR code on the machine nameplate for digital instructions: one QR per serial number, a stable address, label materials, what to show on the page.
ReadTranslations · 6 min
Translating machinery manuals without redoing everything at every change
Original instructions and translations, market languages, technical glossary, AI translation with human review: how to cut the cost and time of translating machinery manuals.
ReadModifications and retrofit · 5 min
Substantial modification: when whoever modifies a machine becomes its manufacturer
What a substantial modification is under Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, software included, and what it means for integrators, retrofitters and anyone modifying machinery after sale.
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Other EU legislation for machinery
Besides the Machinery Regulation, other EU acts can apply to a machine. Each one has its own page:
Directive 2006/42/EC · 5 min
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: what it covers and what happens from 20 January 2027
Directive 2006/42/EC governs machinery until 19 January 2027, then Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 repeals it. What applies to machines already sold and to new ones.
ReadDirective 2014/35/EU · 4 min
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU: when it applies to machinery
Voltage range of the Low Voltage Directive, how it works with Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 for electrical hazards, and when it applies to switchgear, motors and components.
ReadDirective 2014/30/EU · 4 min
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU: electromagnetic compatibility of machinery
When a machine must also meet the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, what it requires on emissions and immunity, fixed installations and a single EU declaration with the Machinery Regulation.
ReadDirective 2014/34/EU · 4 min
ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU: machinery for explosive atmospheres
When a machine must meet the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, groups and categories, the difference with 1999/92/EC on zones, and what goes into marking and instructions.
ReadRegulation (EU) 2024/2847 · 5 min
Cyber Resilience Act (EU) 2024/2847: what changes for connected machinery
The Cyber Resilience Act sets cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements: reporting from 11 September 2026, full obligations from 11 December 2027.
ReadRegulation (EU) 2024/1689 · 5 min
AI Act (EU) 2024/1689 and machinery: AI requirements after Regulation 2026/1744
When AI in a machine is high-risk, what Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 changes, and why the requirements will move into the Machinery Regulation by 2 August 2028.
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