AI-enabled Robotic Item Picker from ABB ABB Robotics’ Robotic Item Picker is an artificial intelligence (AI) and vision-based solution that can accurately detect and pick items in unstructured environments in warehouses and fulfillment centers. Using machine vision and AI, the Item Picker determines the optimal grasp points for each item before the suction gripper picks…
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Read More >>Steps employers can take to prevent work-related eye injuries. By Richard Current, PE; James Harris, PhD, PE; Adam Smith, PhD; Gary Roth, PhD; Jenny Topmiller and RJ Matetic Adapted from a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Science Blog[1] post. Each year, thousands of workers suffer eye-related injuries, and many of these injuries can…
Read More >>Learn how to prevent (or correct) OSHA violations. By: Rachel Krubsack, Contributor Hazard Communication (HazCom) is always found on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) list of top 10 most frequently cited violations, and last year was no exception. But what were the top violations within the standard? What are OSHA inspectors looking for,…
Read More >>Create barriers between dangerous parts and people. By: Jane Marsh, Contributor Manufacturing decision-makers increasing their automation investments must also use the appropriate machine-guarding techniques to keep workers safe. Protective guarding options vary, but the goal is to create barriers between dangerous parts and people. Safety managers and other responsible parties should go through a practical…
Read More >>Safe and efficient material movement between floor levels is a necessity. Contributed by: PFlow Industries Efficient material handling plays a critical role in the success of today’s industrial and commercial operations. Whether you are moving materials in a small manufacturing facility, a large distribution center, or as part of back-of-house retail operations, the need for…
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