Archive for November 2019
Can a Logistics Facility Stay in Sync Without Spreadsheets and Radios?
Traditional methods of coordinating logistics operations – spreadsheets, two-way radios, yard checks on foot, etc. – provide limited, outdated information and make communication difficult. These shortcomings can lead to frustrated customers and employees, slowed operations and risks to a company’s workforce, reputation and bottom line. That’s why Rite-Hite took a close look at these challenges…
Read MoreMachine Safeguarding Technology: Keep Operators Out of a Pinch
By Carrie Halle, Contributor Pinching your finger in a door can be painful but certainly not life-threatening. Pinch point injuries involving industrial machinery are another story—one that rarely has a happy ending. A pinch point is created when two objects come together, and there is a possibility that a person could be caught or injured…
Read MoreMalta Dynamics Launches New Hire Fall Protection and Safety Kits
As many who work at heights know, having the right equipment is a key part of any safety plan. Malta Dynamics, a full-service manufacturing company specializing in fall protection solutions, brings convenience and safety to the forefront with the launch of its New Hire Fall Protection and Safety Kits. The New Hire Fall Protection and…
Read MoreWork Truck Solutions Launches Comvoy: The First Ever One Stop Shop for All Things Work Truck
Comvoy launches as the first and only structured, searchable marketplace for work-ready trucks and vans. Comvoy pulls from the most extensive aggregation of commercial vehicle details and inventory to match customers with the right work truck for the right job––across any vocation, body type, vehicle or upfit manufacturer. Surfacing results based solely on buyer needs,…
Read MoreWildeck, Inc. to Showcase Suite of Access Products at MODEX 2020
Wildeck, Inc. is excited to announce that their suite of custom access products will be on display at MODEX’s 2020 show in Atlanta, GA on March 9-12. Located in booth 5014, Wildeck’s team of material handling solution experts will be available to discuss the design, sale, installation and maintenance of the company’s access products, as…
Read MoreThe ROI of Robotics: Financial and Operational Sense
Robotic material handling solutions help address labor issues; control costs; and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability. BY Mick McCormick, Contributor Gone are the days when self-driving vehicles were confined to science fiction and bold predictions of the future. Autonomous technologies have blossomed into well-developed, ready-to-deploy solutions. One of the most competitive arenas for this…
Read MoreLarson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Thermostat, 6-Foot 16/3 SOOW Cord, 120/240V AC
Larson Electronics, a Texas-based company with over 40 years of experience spearheading the industrial lighting and equipment sectors, announced the release of an explosion-proof thermostat for use in Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations. This thermostat is adjustable, using a set point knob system that is powered by an SPDT snap action switch. This unit…
Read MoreRND Automation Leverages Epson Robots for Unique Hydraulic Valve Assembly Solution
Epson Robots announced that RND Automation, a leader in robotics, packaging and automation, successfully leverages Epson robots for its Hydraulic Valve Assembly Machine. The Epson T3 All-in-One and G3 SCARA robots, as well as the C8 compact 6-Axis robots, offer RND customers a fully customized and complete automation solution for demanding assembly operations. RND, a…
Read MoreA+A 2019 Closes to Record Results
The recent staging of A+A – the Leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – closed in Düsseldorf, Germany to record results: 2,121 exhibitors from 63 nations showcased their innovations on 839,600 square feet of exhibit space in ten halls to over 73,000 trade visitors. Every second visitor came from outside…
Read MorePineberry’s Tarique Walters Named a Winner of PMMI’s 2019 On The Rise Awards
Tarique Walters, Electro Mechanical Technician at Pineberry Manufacturing Inc., recognized as a 2019 winner of PMMI’s On The Rise Awards Pineberry Manufacturing’s Tarique Walters was honored as a winner, alongside eleven other young professionals, of the On The Rise Awards at the 2019 PMMI Annual Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 4th, 2019. The On…
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