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Department of Labor announces national emphasis program aimed at reducing workplace hazards in DCs

July 14, 2023 · In addition to distribution centers and warehouses, three-year program also encompasses mail, parcel processing; local delivery; high-risk retail workplaces. State plans are required to adopt this emphasis program or establish a different program at least as effective as the federal model.

The Time to Automate Is Now, and Hybrid Mode Can Help, Notes Crown Equipment

July 10, 2023 · Crown Equipment has published a series of e-books to demystify the process of adopting automation and to help warehouses review forklift safety.

Sub UAS Develops Submersible Robots That Can Fly

July 10, 2023 · Sub UAS was founded by a Rutgers University professor who has devised propulsion systems that work both in air and underwater, opening new applications for drones.

TÜV Rheinland Certifies the Safety Features of Mobile Industrial Robots’ AMRs

June 15, 2023 · Mobile Industrial Robots' MiR600 and MiR1350 AMRS have a number of safety features that were recently certified by the inspection organization, including emergency stop, personnel detection, speed monitoring, and more.

AmeriGas celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with the Industrial Trucking Association

June 13, 2023 · Major propane retailer and associate ITA member shares safety tips for LPG-powered forklifts

EnerSys supports 2023 National Forklift Safety Day

June 13, 2023 · Provider of stored energy solutions offers lift truck fleets power solutions designed to enhance operator protection

Sensors give lift truck safety a boost

June 12, 2023 · Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.

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.