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FLIR to showcase early fire detection system at ISC West 2026

FLIR will showcase its A50/A70 and A500f/A700f Series thermal early fire detection systems, along with AI-enabled connectivity and analytics systems at ISC West 2026 in booth 28099.

NIOSH announces 2026 free Black Lung screening schedule

NIOSH’s mobile health unit will visit coal miners in West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana to screen for Black Lung. See the full list of locations and dates here.

Datalogic to debut new SLS Safety Laser Scanner at MODEX 2026

Datalogic will showcase its industrial safety systems and devices for intralogistics, including a new 32-foot range SLS Safety Laser Scanner, at MODEX 2026 in booth C13971.

U.S. Appeals Court denies claim against OSHA citation of affiliated entity

The U.S. Court of Appeals denied UHS of Delaware’s petition against the OSHRC because it shared a common worksite and integrated safety operations under the same parent company as a hospital.

What Is the MassRobotics AMR Interoperability Standard?

June 11, 2023 · The MassRobotics Interoperability Standard is different from VDA 5050 or other efforts to get multiple models of mobile robots from various vendors to work together.

Go small or go home with mini, paper based wrapping system

June 7, 2023 · A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.

Boston Dynamics Adds Capabilities to Spot Robot, Names Levatas as Certified Technology Partner

June 7, 2023 · Boston Dynamics has partnered with Levatas to add visual inspection capabilities to Spot, and it has added safety functionality and hardware to the quadruped robot.

60 Seconds with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA)

June 7, 2023 · Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day

Five bright ideas (you may have missed)

June 6, 2023 · There’s a lot going on out there. So, we did some hunting around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain. They include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that…

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group celebrates 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day

June 6, 2023 · Logisnext is supporting National Forklift Safety Day through a variety of safety-focused activities. The group, which offers five leading forklift brands--Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Jungheinrich, UniCarriers Forklifts and Rocla AGV Solutions--stresses safety first.

Lumotive and Hokuyo Partner to Build 3D Lidar Sensing Into Industrial Automation

June 1, 2023 · Lumotive said Hokuyo will build the Light Control Metasurface optical semiconductor technology into Hokuyo's sensors for advanced robotics and autonomous systems applications.

Robot Safety Experts Outline Updates to Key Industrial Safety Standards

May 31, 2023 · Robot safety standards organizations are working to keep up with the technology and industrial applications. Experts weigh in on where robotics standards are heading.

Roberta Nelson Shea Reflects on Role in Steering Development of Robotics Safety Standards

May 30, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea spoke with Robotics 24/7 to talk how the robotics safety standards have evolved and the work that needs to be done to update them.

Machine Vision Is a Boon for Robot Mobility and Safety

May 30, 2023 · Machine vision and motion control systems have improved and are essential to ensuring robot mobility and safety, according to several technology and industry experts.

Roberta Nelson Shea of Universal Robots Receives Engelberger Award for Her Contributions to Robot Safety

May 25, 2023 · Roberta Nelson Shea received the Engelbarger Award for Application at Automate 2023 for her contribution to global robotics safety efforts across her 40-year career.

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Security For Warehouse and Distribution Centers

May 23, 2023 · With the price of goods continuing to increase due to the looming recession and inflation, cargo theft numbers continue to rise as thieves can generate greater and greater profits on the resale market. If your warehouse, distribution center or truck lot hasn’t been hit yet, it’s only a matter…

Festo to Feature UR+ Certified Multi-Axis System, Mechatronic Learning Systems at Automate 2023

May 19, 2023 · Festo will show its multi-axis system, which uses the Festo Motion Control Package for UR cobots, as well as its Simplified Motion Series actuators, decentralized I/O, and educational content.

ASTM International Launches New Subcommittee on Legged Robotics

May 18, 2023 · ASTM International's new F45.06 Subcommittee on Legged Robot System plans to develop standards for two-legged and four-legged robots for testing and to instill public confidence.

Universal Robots Debuts Cobot Spot Welding, Plus Palletizing and Machine Tending at Automate 2023

May 12, 2023 · Universal Robots and its partners will show the first