August 27, 2026 · Lucas Systems’ Jason Trisoline shares how voice-directed workflows can reduce cognitive load, support safer material handling, and make safe behavior easier to sustain.
August 26, 2026 · Datalogic's SLS10 safety laser scanner offers wide-area protection with a 32.8-foot radius, up to 70 zone sets, and ISO Type 3/PLd/SIL-2 certification.
August 7, 2026 · OSHA’s revised Warehousing and Distribution Center National Emphasis Program, effective July 31, clarified expansions, removed retail, and made ergonomics & heat documentation optional.
July 10, 2026 · Announcing the next National Forklift Safety Day for June 8, 2027, Industrial Truck Association leaders said the 2026 event reflects a continued emphasis on training & safety culture.
July 3, 2026 · Slamcore Alert instantly delivers real-time pedestrian alerts to vehicle operators with audio-visual signals for safer operations without wearables or extra infrastructure.
June 19, 2026 · RefrigiWear introduced a new ThermaSync heated jacket and glove system designed to keep cold storage workers warm in temperatures down to -15 degrees Fahrenheit.
June 10, 2026 · Made from durable plastic resin, Global Industrial’s ANSI-rated, self-healing Plastic Guard Rail System can recover quickly after vehicle impact and deflect up to 9,000 pounds at 7 mph.
June 9, 2026 · The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day 2026 event was a forum for sharing material handling safety insights, reinforcing regulatory compliance & best practices.
May 1, 2026 · NobleOne, unveiled at MODEX 2026, can provide AI-powered training, integrated advanced driver assists, & intelligence directly to forklift operators and facility managers.
April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.
April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.
April 24, 2026 · The USPTO recently awarded a registered trademark for RobotGate, a safety gate that protects industrial robots from falling into vertical shafts and separates employees from robots.
April 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
April 17, 2026 · Alstef Group’s new autonomous industrial vehicle features an AI safety perception bubble with semantic understanding, and a roadmap to expand functionality through software updates.
April 16, 2026 · UgoWork unveiled its new AI fleet intelligence capabilities at MODEX, and announced its UL-listed lithium-ion battery systems are approved for use in Linde material handling equipment.