> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://infosys.selmotech.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://infosys.selmotech.com/selmo-solution/selmo-solution-en/selmo-how-it-works/selmo-training/chapter-8-the-new-state-of-the-art/8.2-what-state-of-the-art-means-today.md).

# 8.2 What "state of the art" means today

In technical standards – for example the Machinery Regulation, ISO 13849 or IEC 61508 – *state of the art*,\
that systems must be safe, traceable and reproducible.\
They must be able to explain their behavior under all circumstances.

Selmo naturally meets exactly this requirement:

* The behavior is described formally.
* Safety logic (interlock, pair check, MXIC) is standardized.
* Documentation and HMI are generated automatically.
* Every action is secured by feedback.

Thus Selmo is more than a tool – it is the **formal implementation of normative requirements** into a methodology.


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