How do the "ce marking machinery directive" and "ce marking machinery directive 2006/42/ec requirements" apply to AMR drive units?

It depends on whether the drive unit is sold as a component, partly completed machinery, safety component, or complete AMR. The route determines the declaration type, instructions, technical evidence, and CE marking responsibility under Directive 2006/42/EC or the new Regulation.

Is "ce certification machinery directive" a separate certificate?

No. It is buyer shorthand for the Machinery Directive or Machinery Regulation conformity route. The defensible evidence is the classification decision, risk assessment, standards mapping, declaration, and technical file.

What changes on 20 January 2027?

For machinery first placed on the EU market on or after 20 January 2027, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 becomes the planning framework. Products placed before that date generally use Directive 2006/42/EC.

Can partly completed machinery carry a Machinery Directive CE mark?

Partly completed machinery normally uses a Declaration of Incorporation and assembly instructions rather than a Machinery Directive CE mark for the incomplete machinery itself.

Why does the CE machinery directive tool ask about AI or machine-learning safety functions?

Because Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 treats machinery using fully or partially self-evolving behavior to ensure a safety function as a mandatory third-party conformity-assessment trigger. AMR buyers should escalate those claims before relying on self-assessment.

What evidence should an OEM request from an AMR drive supplier?

Ask for the declaration type, route statement, standards map, integration limits, residual risk list, safety-function validation records, and change-control process.

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CE marking machinery directive tool for AMR CE machinery directive 2006 42 EC routes

Use this CE marking machinery directive triage tool to decide whether an AMR drive unit is a component, partly completed machinery, safety component or complete machine, then see the CE marking machinery directive 2006/42/EC requirements route, transition date risk and evidence file expected by an OEM buyer.

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Framework

Directive now, Regulation from 20 Jan 2027

Output

Route, warnings, next steps and evidence refs

Boundary

Planning aid, not legal or notified body advice

AMR drive unit CE route calculator

Use the intended market form, safety claims, EU launch date and standards coverage to produce a route memo starting point.

Route result appears here

No result yet

Submit the form to see the likely declaration route, legal framework, risk warnings, assumptions and next steps.

Minimum next action: keep the default partly completed machinery example, press Generate CE route, then compare the result with the manual classification table below if your supplier cannot confirm the route.

Route map

Transition date matters

The tool uses 20 January 2027 as the route boundary. Programs near that date should confirm the first EU placing-on-market date before locking labels or declarations.

Decision layer

What the result should change in your CE file

The calculator output is useful only if it changes buyer-facing evidence. These conclusions turn the tool output into the route memo, declaration pack and engineering actions an OEM usually needs.

The route depends on how the drive unit is placed on the market.

A motorized AMR drive unit sold only for integration is usually assessed as a component or partly completed machinery. A ready-to-use AMR or AGV needs the full machinery conformity route before CE marking.

S1 S6

Do not treat a CE label as the conformity assessment.

The defensible record is the classification decision, risk assessment, technical documentation, instructions, declaration type and the harmonised standards evidence behind those claims.

S1 S5

The 20 January 2027 boundary changes the framework for new EU placements.

For products first placed on the EU market before that date, Directive 2006/42/EC remains the main route. Products first placed on the market on or after that date need a Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 plan. Treat this as a strict cut-over for new placements, while checking Article 52 transitional provisions separately for already-placed machinery, existing certificates or stock-specific cases.

S2 S3 S4

AI safety claims now need a machinery and AI Act watchlist.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 still treats fully or partially self-evolving machine-learning safety functions as a high-risk route. Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 adds AI Act alignment: delegated acts must add AI safety requirements to the machinery framework for application by 2 August 2028, and relevant AI Act standards or common specifications can support interim presumption-of-conformity planning.

S3 S11

Safety functions increase evidence burden even when classification is clear.

STO, SLS, protective stops and software-dependent safety behavior should be mapped to risk reduction claims. STO and SLS must meet specific PL/SIL targets (e.g., via IEC 61800-5-2) and tie into the overall AMR safety standard (ISO 3691-4).

S1 S5 S7 S8

Cybersecurity and software are now explicit safety components.

Under the new Regulation, protection against corruption is explicitly required. Software performing a safety function placed independently on the market is legally a safety component requiring its own CE marking. Safety-related control systems must be resilient against both accidental failures and intentional cyberattacks.

S3 S9 S12

Substantial modifications transfer manufacturer responsibility.

Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, retrofitting an existing machine with an AMR drive or pushing a software update that changes safety behavior is a "substantial modification". The person making this change assumes full manufacturer obligations, including a new conformity assessment and CE marking.

S3 S12

Assessment method

Step	Decision	Output
1. Classify	Component, partly completed machinery, complete machine or safety component.	Responsible economic operator and declaration type.
2. Date-bound	First EU placing-on-market date before or after 20 January 2027.	Directive 2006/42/EC route or Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 route.
3. Map risks	Hazards, safety functions and residual integration risks.	EHSR checklist, ISO 12100 record and validation plan.
4. Match standards	Harmonised standards coverage is mapped, partial or unknown.	Presumption-of-conformity evidence or standards-gap action list.
5. Compile file	Documentation, labels, instructions and declarations are aligned.	Technical file or integration evidence ready for distributor/OEM review.

Route boundaries by product form

Classification	Likely route	CE mark treatment	Evidence to request
Drive unit component	Supplier evidence pack plus applicable LVD, EMC or RoHS declarations where relevant.	Do not present it as Machinery Directive CE-marked unless it is independently placed on the market as machinery or a safety component.	Bills of material, wiring limits, EMC/LVD test reports, integration manual and installation constraints.
Partly completed machinery	Declaration of Incorporation and assembly instructions under the machinery framework.	No Machinery Directive CE mark for the partly completed machinery itself.	Integration limits, residual risks, EHSR mapping, incomplete risk-reduction functions and assembly instructions.
Complete AMR or AGV	Full conformity assessment, technical file, EU Declaration of Conformity and CE marking.	CE mark can be affixed by the responsible manufacturer after the route is completed.	ISO 12100 risk assessment, relevant robot/AMR standards as applicable, validation plan and user instructions.
Safety component or safety subsystem	Treat the safety claim as part of the conformity route and verify whether third-party assessment is triggered.	Avoid CE claims until the intended safety function, category and applicable framework are confirmed.	Safety requirements specification, PL/SIL target, validation report, diagnostic coverage and software version control.

Directive vs Regulation decision table

Topic	Directive 2006/42/EC	Regulation 2023/1230	Use in decision
Core framework	Directive 2006/42/EC before the transition boundary.	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 for the post-transition route.	Pick the framework from the planned EU placing-on-market date.
High-risk lists	Annex IV categories can trigger notified body involvement.	Annex I Part A (mandatory Notified Body) and Part B reorganize high-risk categories and assessment routes.	If your AMR drive uses machine learning or AI to ensure a safety function, it triggers Annex I Part A mandatory third-party assessment.
AI Act alignment	No dedicated AI Act alignment mechanism.	Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 adds delegated-act and standards alignment for high-risk AI systems in machinery.	Track AI-safety claims separately from ordinary STO/SLS evidence and budget for 2028 delegated-act updates.
Digital instructions	Instructions generally must be provided in paper format to ensure immediate access by the operator.	Digital instructions are allowed by default for professional B2B machinery. They must remain accessible online for the machine's expected lifetime and at least 10 years. A paper copy must be provided free of charge within one month if requested at purchase.	Build a 10-year digital hosting plan, but retain print-on-demand capability for B2B buyers who invoke their right to paper.
Market documents	Technical file, instructions and EU Declaration of Conformity or Declaration of Incorporation.	Equivalent documentation discipline with updated terminology and economic-operator duties.	Reuse evidence where valid, but update templates and legal references.
Cybersecurity & Corruption	No explicit requirement for IT security to protect safety functions.	Explicit mandate that cybersecurity threats must not compromise safety functions. Systems must withstand intentional cyberattacks.	Include cyber-risk vectors in the risk assessment and provide evidence of protection (e.g., using ISO/TR 22100-4).
Software & Modifications	Vague on standalone software and post-market retrofits.	Defines software as a safety component. Formalizes "substantial modification": modifying safety logic or retrofitting transfers manufacturer duties.	Treat major software updates and AMR retrofits as new conformity assessment triggers.
Enforcement & Penalties	Governed by older Member State frameworks with varied enforcement.	Article 50 requires Member States to implement "effective, proportionate, and dissuasive" penalties by October 2026. Authorities can order removal from the market.	Do not assume weak enforcement. Budget for strict compliance checks and potential product recalls if documentation is missing.

Risk signals and mitigations

Risk	Signal	Mitigation	Severity
Supplier sells a drive unit with a CE mark but no machinery route.	Declaration only references EMC/LVD while buyer expects Machinery Directive coverage.	Split component declarations from machinery conformity claims and add a route statement in quotations.	High
Partly completed machinery is CE-marked as if it were complete machinery.	No final AMR risk assessment, no final instructions and no end-use validation.	Issue a Declaration of Incorporation and assembly instructions until final-machine conformity is complete.	High
2027 transition is missed during a long OEM program.	Pilot samples ship in 2026, but series production first reaches the EU after 20 January 2027.	Run the tool with the first EU placing-on-market date, not the prototype date. Check Article 52 only for already-placed or certificate-specific cases, not as a launch grace period.	Medium
Safety-function evidence is claimed but not validated or protected.	STO/SLS appears in marketing copy without a PL/SIL target, ISO 3691-4/IEC 61800-5-2 mapping, or cybersecurity protection.	Add a safety requirements specification, validation report, and cybersecurity measures against unauthorized access.	High
AMR uses machine learning for obstacle avoidance and claims it as a safety function.	Marketing promotes "AI-driven safety" without a Notified Body certificate under the new Regulation.	Re-classify the system under Annex I Part A and budget for mandatory third-party conformity assessment, or use traditional deterministic logic (like a safety PLC) for the final protective stop.	High
Ignoring cybersecurity in the safety risk assessment.	Technical file lacks evidence of protection against data corruption or unauthorized remote access.	Integrate IT security guidelines (ISO/TR 22100-4 or IEC 62443) into the ISO 12100 risk assessment process.	High
OTA software updates alter safety functions without re-certification.	Firmware changes speed-limiting algorithms or obstacle detection zones after market placement.	Implement version control. If an update constitutes a substantial modification, a new conformity assessment is legally required.	High

Buying scenarios

Typical AMR drive-unit CE marking scenarios

Scenario	Likely route	Decisive question	Next action
OEM buys an AMR wheel module with motor, brake and encoder.	Component or partly completed machinery.	Can the module perform an independent machinery function after installation?	Define integration limits and request a DoI or component evidence pack.
Manufacturer sells a full AMR tugger in the EU in late 2026.	Directive 2006/42/EC full machinery route.	Is the first placing on the EU market before 20 January 2027?	Complete risk assessment, technical file, instructions, EU DoC and CE marking.
Same AMR platform launches EU series production in 2028.	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 route.	Do software, autonomous movement or safety functions fall into updated risk categories?	Refresh legal references, high-risk checks and digital documentation.
Drive contains STO and is sold as a safety-related subsystem.	Safety component review before claims are published.	What exact safety function, PL/SIL target and diagnostic coverage are claimed?	Validate the claim and check notified body triggers under the selected framework.

Evidence register

Sources used for the page and tool logic

The tool keeps legal claims traceable to official EU sources and flags where public data is not available instead of inventing lead times, fees or certification guarantees.

Ref	Source	Date basis	Supports
S1	Directive 2006/42/EC consolidated text EUR-Lex	Consolidated version dated July 26, 2019	Scope, manufacturer obligations, partly completed machinery, declarations and CE marking duties.
S2	Machinery sector overview European Commission	Accessed July 29, 2026	Commission transition context, guidance links and Machinery Regulation overview.
S3	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Post-transition framework, Annex I Part A (AI/machine learning safety), digital instructions (10-year availability), and updated economic-operator obligations.
S4	Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 EUR-Lex	Published July 4, 2023	Corrected application-date wording used for the 20 January 2027 boundary.
S5	Harmonised standards for Machinery Directive European Commission	Accessed July 29, 2026	Use of harmonised standards as evidence for essential health and safety requirements.
S6	Guide to application of the Machinery Directive, edition 2.3 European Commission DocsRoom	Edition 2.3, published April 2024; accessed July 29, 2026	Practical interpretation of machinery, partly completed machinery and technical files.
S7	ISO 3691-4:2023 driverless industrial trucks ISO	Published June 2023; accessed July 29, 2026	Safety requirements and verification scope for driverless industrial trucks, including AGV/AMR terminology.
S8	IEC 61800-5-2:2016 safety requirements IEC	Publication date April 18, 2016; accessed July 29, 2026	Functional safety requirements for safety-related power drive systems and drive safety sub-functions.
S9	ISO/TR 22100-4:2018 (IT security and machine safety) ISO	Accessed July 29, 2026	Guidance on integrating IT security (cybersecurity) into the ISO 12100 risk assessment to prevent safety hazards.
S10	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Article 50 (Penalties) EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Member States must lay down effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements by October 2026, including removal from the market.
S11	Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 digital omnibus on AI EUR-Lex	Published July 24, 2026; enters into force July 27, 2026; accessed July 29, 2026	AI Act alignment for high-risk AI systems in machinery, including delegated acts for AI safety requirements by 2 August 2028 and interim use of relevant AI Act standards or common specifications.
S12	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on substantial modification EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Formal definition of substantial modification (Article 3) transferring manufacturer obligations, and classification of independent software as a safety component.

FAQ

Next step for OEM buyers

Convert the tool result into a supplier route memo before asking for quotes. It should name the classification, framework, declaration type, missing evidence and owner for each open risk.

Request declaration type and standards map.

Ask for integration limits and residual risks.

Check the 2027 transition date against production launch.

Escalate safety-component or autonomous behavior claims.

Re-run with another configuration

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Hybrid tool + reportEvidence updated July 29, 2026CE marking machinery directiveCE marking machinery directive 2006/42/ec requirementsCE certification machinery directiveCE machinery directive

CE marking machinery directive tool for AMR CE machinery directive 2006 42 EC routes

Run the triage View sources

Framework

Directive now, Regulation from 20 Jan 2027

Output

Route, warnings, next steps and evidence refs

Boundary

Planning aid, not legal or notified body advice

AMR drive unit CE route calculator

Use the intended market form, safety claims, EU launch date and standards coverage to produce a route memo starting point.

Route result appears here

No result yet

Submit the form to see the likely declaration route, legal framework, risk warnings, assumptions and next steps.

Route map

Transition date matters

The tool uses 20 January 2027 as the route boundary. Programs near that date should confirm the first EU placing-on-market date before locking labels or declarations.

Decision layer

What the result should change in your CE file

The calculator output is useful only if it changes buyer-facing evidence. These conclusions turn the tool output into the route memo, declaration pack and engineering actions an OEM usually needs.

The route depends on how the drive unit is placed on the market.

S1 S6

Do not treat a CE label as the conformity assessment.

The defensible record is the classification decision, risk assessment, technical documentation, instructions, declaration type and the harmonised standards evidence behind those claims.

S1 S5

The 20 January 2027 boundary changes the framework for new EU placements.

S2 S3 S4

AI safety claims now need a machinery and AI Act watchlist.

S3 S11

Safety functions increase evidence burden even when classification is clear.

S1 S5 S7 S8

Cybersecurity and software are now explicit safety components.

S3 S9 S12

Substantial modifications transfer manufacturer responsibility.

S3 S12

Assessment method

Step	Decision	Output
1. Classify	Component, partly completed machinery, complete machine or safety component.	Responsible economic operator and declaration type.
2. Date-bound	First EU placing-on-market date before or after 20 January 2027.	Directive 2006/42/EC route or Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 route.
3. Map risks	Hazards, safety functions and residual integration risks.	EHSR checklist, ISO 12100 record and validation plan.
4. Match standards	Harmonised standards coverage is mapped, partial or unknown.	Presumption-of-conformity evidence or standards-gap action list.
5. Compile file	Documentation, labels, instructions and declarations are aligned.	Technical file or integration evidence ready for distributor/OEM review.

Route boundaries by product form

Classification	Likely route	CE mark treatment	Evidence to request
Drive unit component	Supplier evidence pack plus applicable LVD, EMC or RoHS declarations where relevant.	Do not present it as Machinery Directive CE-marked unless it is independently placed on the market as machinery or a safety component.	Bills of material, wiring limits, EMC/LVD test reports, integration manual and installation constraints.
Partly completed machinery	Declaration of Incorporation and assembly instructions under the machinery framework.	No Machinery Directive CE mark for the partly completed machinery itself.	Integration limits, residual risks, EHSR mapping, incomplete risk-reduction functions and assembly instructions.
Complete AMR or AGV	Full conformity assessment, technical file, EU Declaration of Conformity and CE marking.	CE mark can be affixed by the responsible manufacturer after the route is completed.	ISO 12100 risk assessment, relevant robot/AMR standards as applicable, validation plan and user instructions.
Safety component or safety subsystem	Treat the safety claim as part of the conformity route and verify whether third-party assessment is triggered.	Avoid CE claims until the intended safety function, category and applicable framework are confirmed.	Safety requirements specification, PL/SIL target, validation report, diagnostic coverage and software version control.

Directive vs Regulation decision table

Topic	Directive 2006/42/EC	Regulation 2023/1230	Use in decision
Core framework	Directive 2006/42/EC before the transition boundary.	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 for the post-transition route.	Pick the framework from the planned EU placing-on-market date.
High-risk lists	Annex IV categories can trigger notified body involvement.	Annex I Part A (mandatory Notified Body) and Part B reorganize high-risk categories and assessment routes.	If your AMR drive uses machine learning or AI to ensure a safety function, it triggers Annex I Part A mandatory third-party assessment.
AI Act alignment	No dedicated AI Act alignment mechanism.	Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 adds delegated-act and standards alignment for high-risk AI systems in machinery.	Track AI-safety claims separately from ordinary STO/SLS evidence and budget for 2028 delegated-act updates.
Digital instructions	Instructions generally must be provided in paper format to ensure immediate access by the operator.	Digital instructions are allowed by default for professional B2B machinery. They must remain accessible online for the machine's expected lifetime and at least 10 years. A paper copy must be provided free of charge within one month if requested at purchase.	Build a 10-year digital hosting plan, but retain print-on-demand capability for B2B buyers who invoke their right to paper.
Market documents	Technical file, instructions and EU Declaration of Conformity or Declaration of Incorporation.	Equivalent documentation discipline with updated terminology and economic-operator duties.	Reuse evidence where valid, but update templates and legal references.
Cybersecurity & Corruption	No explicit requirement for IT security to protect safety functions.	Explicit mandate that cybersecurity threats must not compromise safety functions. Systems must withstand intentional cyberattacks.	Include cyber-risk vectors in the risk assessment and provide evidence of protection (e.g., using ISO/TR 22100-4).
Software & Modifications	Vague on standalone software and post-market retrofits.	Defines software as a safety component. Formalizes "substantial modification": modifying safety logic or retrofitting transfers manufacturer duties.	Treat major software updates and AMR retrofits as new conformity assessment triggers.
Enforcement & Penalties	Governed by older Member State frameworks with varied enforcement.	Article 50 requires Member States to implement "effective, proportionate, and dissuasive" penalties by October 2026. Authorities can order removal from the market.	Do not assume weak enforcement. Budget for strict compliance checks and potential product recalls if documentation is missing.

Risk signals and mitigations

Risk	Signal	Mitigation	Severity
Supplier sells a drive unit with a CE mark but no machinery route.	Declaration only references EMC/LVD while buyer expects Machinery Directive coverage.	Split component declarations from machinery conformity claims and add a route statement in quotations.	High
Partly completed machinery is CE-marked as if it were complete machinery.	No final AMR risk assessment, no final instructions and no end-use validation.	Issue a Declaration of Incorporation and assembly instructions until final-machine conformity is complete.	High
2027 transition is missed during a long OEM program.	Pilot samples ship in 2026, but series production first reaches the EU after 20 January 2027.	Run the tool with the first EU placing-on-market date, not the prototype date. Check Article 52 only for already-placed or certificate-specific cases, not as a launch grace period.	Medium
Safety-function evidence is claimed but not validated or protected.	STO/SLS appears in marketing copy without a PL/SIL target, ISO 3691-4/IEC 61800-5-2 mapping, or cybersecurity protection.	Add a safety requirements specification, validation report, and cybersecurity measures against unauthorized access.	High
AMR uses machine learning for obstacle avoidance and claims it as a safety function.	Marketing promotes "AI-driven safety" without a Notified Body certificate under the new Regulation.	Re-classify the system under Annex I Part A and budget for mandatory third-party conformity assessment, or use traditional deterministic logic (like a safety PLC) for the final protective stop.	High
Ignoring cybersecurity in the safety risk assessment.	Technical file lacks evidence of protection against data corruption or unauthorized remote access.	Integrate IT security guidelines (ISO/TR 22100-4 or IEC 62443) into the ISO 12100 risk assessment process.	High
OTA software updates alter safety functions without re-certification.	Firmware changes speed-limiting algorithms or obstacle detection zones after market placement.	Implement version control. If an update constitutes a substantial modification, a new conformity assessment is legally required.	High

Buying scenarios

Typical AMR drive-unit CE marking scenarios

Scenario	Likely route	Decisive question	Next action
OEM buys an AMR wheel module with motor, brake and encoder.	Component or partly completed machinery.	Can the module perform an independent machinery function after installation?	Define integration limits and request a DoI or component evidence pack.
Manufacturer sells a full AMR tugger in the EU in late 2026.	Directive 2006/42/EC full machinery route.	Is the first placing on the EU market before 20 January 2027?	Complete risk assessment, technical file, instructions, EU DoC and CE marking.
Same AMR platform launches EU series production in 2028.	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 route.	Do software, autonomous movement or safety functions fall into updated risk categories?	Refresh legal references, high-risk checks and digital documentation.
Drive contains STO and is sold as a safety-related subsystem.	Safety component review before claims are published.	What exact safety function, PL/SIL target and diagnostic coverage are claimed?	Validate the claim and check notified body triggers under the selected framework.

Evidence register

Sources used for the page and tool logic

The tool keeps legal claims traceable to official EU sources and flags where public data is not available instead of inventing lead times, fees or certification guarantees.

Ref	Source	Date basis	Supports
S1	Directive 2006/42/EC consolidated text EUR-Lex	Consolidated version dated July 26, 2019	Scope, manufacturer obligations, partly completed machinery, declarations and CE marking duties.
S2	Machinery sector overview European Commission	Accessed July 29, 2026	Commission transition context, guidance links and Machinery Regulation overview.
S3	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on machinery EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Post-transition framework, Annex I Part A (AI/machine learning safety), digital instructions (10-year availability), and updated economic-operator obligations.
S4	Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 EUR-Lex	Published July 4, 2023	Corrected application-date wording used for the 20 January 2027 boundary.
S5	Harmonised standards for Machinery Directive European Commission	Accessed July 29, 2026	Use of harmonised standards as evidence for essential health and safety requirements.
S6	Guide to application of the Machinery Directive, edition 2.3 European Commission DocsRoom	Edition 2.3, published April 2024; accessed July 29, 2026	Practical interpretation of machinery, partly completed machinery and technical files.
S7	ISO 3691-4:2023 driverless industrial trucks ISO	Published June 2023; accessed July 29, 2026	Safety requirements and verification scope for driverless industrial trucks, including AGV/AMR terminology.
S8	IEC 61800-5-2:2016 safety requirements IEC	Publication date April 18, 2016; accessed July 29, 2026	Functional safety requirements for safety-related power drive systems and drive safety sub-functions.
S9	ISO/TR 22100-4:2018 (IT security and machine safety) ISO	Accessed July 29, 2026	Guidance on integrating IT security (cybersecurity) into the ISO 12100 risk assessment to prevent safety hazards.
S10	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 Article 50 (Penalties) EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Member States must lay down effective, proportionate, and dissuasive penalties for infringements by October 2026, including removal from the market.
S11	Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 digital omnibus on AI EUR-Lex	Published July 24, 2026; enters into force July 27, 2026; accessed July 29, 2026	AI Act alignment for high-risk AI systems in machinery, including delegated acts for AI safety requirements by 2 August 2028 and interim use of relevant AI Act standards or common specifications.
S12	Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on substantial modification EUR-Lex	Official Journal text published June 29, 2023	Formal definition of substantial modification (Article 3) transferring manufacturer obligations, and classification of independent software as a safety component.

FAQ

Next step for OEM buyers

Convert the tool result into a supplier route memo before asking for quotes. It should name the classification, framework, declaration type, missing evidence and owner for each open risk.

Request declaration type and standards map.

Ask for integration limits and residual risks.

Check the 2027 transition date against production launch.

Escalate safety-component or autonomous behavior claims.

Re-run with another configuration

Machinery Safety & Compliance Components

Explore safety relays and STO drives that simplify the CE marking requirements process.

CE marking machinery directive tool for AMR CE machinery directive 2006 42 EC routes

What the result should change in your CE file

Typical AMR drive-unit CE marking scenarios

Sources used for the page and tool logic

Related CE marking and AMR safety pages

ClassificationWhat do "ce marking machinery directive" and "ce marking machinery directive 2006/42/ec requirements" mean for an AMR drive unit?

ClassificationCan a drive wheel or drive module carry a Machinery Directive CE mark by itself?

ClassificationWhen does the complete AMR manufacturer become responsible?

TransitionWhat changes on 20 January 2027?

TransitionShould a 2026 prototype use the Directive or the Regulation?

TransitionIs Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 just a rename of Directive Annex IV?

TransitionDoes Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 change AMR AI safety planning?

EvidenceWhich records matter most for an AMR drive unit?

EvidenceDo harmonised standards replace the risk assessment?

EvidenceHow should STO or SLS claims be documented?

EvidenceHow does the new Regulation handle cybersecurity for AMRs?

EvidenceCan a software update invalidate the CE marking?

Buying DecisionWhat are the penalties for non-compliance under the new Regulation?

Buying DecisionWhat should an OEM ask a supplier before sourcing?

Buying DecisionCan this tool replace legal or notified body advice?

Buying DecisionWhat is the fastest useful next step after the result?

Machinery Safety & Compliance Components

CE marking machinery directive tool for AMR CE machinery directive 2006 42 EC routes

What the result should change in your CE file

Typical AMR drive-unit CE marking scenarios

Sources used for the page and tool logic

Related CE marking and AMR safety pages

ClassificationWhat do "ce marking machinery directive" and "ce marking machinery directive 2006/42/ec requirements" mean for an AMR drive unit?

ClassificationCan a drive wheel or drive module carry a Machinery Directive CE mark by itself?

ClassificationWhen does the complete AMR manufacturer become responsible?

TransitionWhat changes on 20 January 2027?

TransitionShould a 2026 prototype use the Directive or the Regulation?

TransitionIs Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 just a rename of Directive Annex IV?

TransitionDoes Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 change AMR AI safety planning?

EvidenceWhich records matter most for an AMR drive unit?

EvidenceDo harmonised standards replace the risk assessment?

EvidenceHow should STO or SLS claims be documented?

EvidenceHow does the new Regulation handle cybersecurity for AMRs?

EvidenceCan a software update invalidate the CE marking?

Buying DecisionWhat are the penalties for non-compliance under the new Regulation?

Buying DecisionWhat should an OEM ask a supplier before sourcing?

Buying DecisionCan this tool replace legal or notified body advice?

Buying DecisionWhat is the fastest useful next step after the result?

Machinery Safety & Compliance Components