Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle at the annual Fabtech trade show. Developed by Combilift’s dedicated automation team, the Combi-AGT is a 4-wheel electric stand-on model, which is the world’s first autonomous dual operational sideloader for long loads. Celebrating 25 years in business, Combilift is acknowledged as being at the…
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ABB Robotics has released its new modular OptiFact™ software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities. The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance indicators including cycle time and overall equipment efficiency (OEE). By speeding up…
Read More >>Manufacturers are adopting more automation, and robotic technologies to help solve challenges and improve their operations. As part of this, cobots are growing in popularity, however, utilization is not always at its best. Flextur’s Cobot Welding System integrates with welding cobots to create a highly productive welding cell while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Manufacturers…
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Containment pallets safely store hazardous substances New DENIOS drum spill containment pallets catch spills, drips, and leaks to keep work areas clean and safe, making them ideal for the safe storage of oils, coolants, acids, caustics, and other corrosive liquids. They feature completely sealed, seamless processed poly construction that is 100 percent liquid tight. An innovative…
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Big Ass Fans, the leading innovator in the industrial and commercial fan industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest product, Hornet. The Big Ass Fans Hornet is purpose-built to produce increased energy efficiency, improve air mixing, and provide superior comfort to your most demanding applications. Ideal for congested areas and heavily obstructed…
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TWK supplies the sensors that are required to ensure functional safety – specifically for automated transport systems. These include certified sensors for position, speed, inclination, and acceleration, as well as draw wire linear transducers and accessories. The safety specialist is also a supplier of individual solutions – electronic and mechanical. TWK keeps pace with rapid…
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How to Ensure a Safe Deployment By Carole Franklin, A3 Director of Standards Development, Robotics The wheels of government turn slowly, which means that decades can often pass between updates of safety regulations. Unlike government regulations, industry standards are updated more frequently to address accelerating technology advances, such as the growing popularity of collaborative and…
Read More >>Kits combine high quality insulated tools with innovative storage options Cementex, the safety tool specialists, highlights Cementex Service Tech Pack Kits, featuring Cementex double-insulated safety hand tools organized in cutting-edge storage and containment technology. The Service Tech Kit utilizes the Veto Pro Pac® Tech Pac® to store and transport a carefully-selected combination of top-quality insulated…
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How facility operators protect workers and assets while cutting downtime. By: Gareth Dunning, Contributor In busy manufacturing, warehousing and industrial environments, the need for protective measures has become paramount to combat work vehicle and machinery dangers. One such measure is installing protective guarding in critical areas. Protective guarding can be effective in numerous ways and comes…
Read More >>Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling technologies, announces that its full product range of audible, visual, combination, and stacklights are now available with M12 readiness. The latest addition of M12 connectable BR50 Stacklights makes Pfannenberg the only North American provider to offer a full suite of M12 ready signaling solutions.…
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