Technology designed to support warehouse safety initiatives now available on 59 Yale forklift models Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces the availability of its Yale Reliant™ forklift operator assist solution on an additional 16 Yale®models. The new entrants to the Yale Reliant lineup are predominantly warehouse lift trucks and expand the technology’s availability to a total of 59 models covering…
Read More >>Physical barriers are just one aspect of an effective machine guarding solution. Contributed by: Axelent No matter what industry you work in, workplace safety should be a top priority for both employers and employees. Maintaining a secure working environment is essential. It protects the well-being of workers and improves their overall productivity. One aspect of…
Read More >>An emphasis on workplace safety, signs and labels, floor marking and wayfinding contributes to efficiency and the overall well-being of employees. By: Kevin Fipps, Contributor In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, optimizing productivity, safety and efficiency is crucial. One powerful strategy that has gained traction across industries is the concept of creating a visual…
Read More >>When installing a collaborative cell, safety risks in any possible scenario must be evaluated, including power outages and all types of human interaction. By: Kristian Hulgard, Contributor Collaborative automation — a term that encompasses collaborative robot (‘cobot’) and lightweight industrial robot arms and peripherals such as grippers — is unique in the world of industrial…
Read More >>Taking time to review these safety essentials can prevent accidents. By: Gavin Hale, Contributor It’s important to stay vigilant about safety on and off the warehouse floor. It can be easy for material handling equipment operators to let safety precautions fall by the wayside when workload demand picks up, but even the simplest precautions can…
Read More >>Clean conveyor systems, ongoing maintenance, good fire-fighting capabilities and awareness of hazards can prevent conveyor fires. By: Dan Marshall and R. Todd Swinderman, Contributors Bulk handling facilities with extensive conveyor networks are at particular risk of large-scale fire events. The size and speed of modern conveyors can spread fires over great distances in a very…
Read More >>Vertical reciprocating conveyors offer one of the safest methods for moving goods and materials between levels. This article first appeared in an MHI blog.[1] The priority of any material handling operation in a manufacturing facility is safety. Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) are commonly used to move materials between different levels, but they are also widely…
Read More >>Marc Segura, President ABB Robotics Division, identifies three drivers for robotics-driven AI solutions in 2024, as ABB continues expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. 1 – AI will drive new levels of autonomy in robotic applications Accelerating progress in AI is redefining what is possible with industrial robotics. AI is enhancing…
Read More >>Confidential and complimentary, new GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile helps companies labeling hazardous chemicals follow compliance best practices. Reliance Label Solutions, which specializes in manufacturing hazardous container labels for the petroleum, chemical and environmental industries, has introduced a new program designed to help companies hone and streamline their chemicals labeling operations. Called the GHS L.A.B.E.L. Profile –…
Read More >>The fifth Global Lifting Awareness Day — #GLAD2024 — will take place on Thursday July 18, represented by a new logo. Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, it is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and…
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