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The Role of Robotics and Automation in Manual Handling Operations

April 3, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

Manual Handling operations in a workplace refers to the transportation or support of a load. It involves operations such as lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, or carrying objects. Manual handling might look unthreatening, but it can be harmful if performed with improper techniques.

To reduce the involvement of humans with manual lifting operations, modern workplaces have started to introduce robotics and automation. This benefits in minimizing the danger that comes with manual operations and make tasks easier.

For many years, technology has played a significant role in improving the way people work. In workplaces requiring manual handling work, technology enhances productivity and ensures the health and safety of employees. [Read more…] about The Role of Robotics and Automation in Manual Handling Operations

Filed Under: Logistics Tagged With: automation, employees, equipment, handle, handling, human, lifting, machines, manual, operations, robotics, robots, role, safety, tasks, technology, training, work, workplace, workplaces

Rocla launches new automated compact truck for warehouses and loading docks

March 16, 2023 by Mark Allinson Leave a Comment

A Finland-based company called Rocla AGV has launched a new, agile AGV – named “ACT”, short for automated compact truck – designed to lift heavy loads in narrow spaces.

Rocla says ACT is an “exceptional addition” to its existing AGV line, allowing the company to offer our customers an even more versatile product range.

From the comprehensive Rocla AGV offering, there is always a suitable pick or combination for each customer’s unique needs in warehouse and production environments. [Read more…] about Rocla launches new automated compact truck for warehouses and loading docks

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: agile, agv, agvs, automated, automation, capacity, compact, company, customers, designed, docks, existing, fleet, lifting, loading, optimal, product, production, right-sized, rocla, solutions, transport, truck, warehouse, warehouses

5 Modern Technologies Improving Workplace Safety

July 14, 2022 by David Edwards 1 Comment

Top 5 Types of Technology to Keep Workplaces Safe



Workplace safety should be at the forefront of business owners’ minds and the employees who work at these places.

There are a lot of industries that you traditionally think of as being dangerous, especially industrial plants and factories, but the reality is that accidents can happen anywhere, including seemingly unthreatening places like hotels and stores.

If you’re looking for ways to decrease the OSHA recordable incidents at your workplace, take a look at some of these technologies that are improving workplace safety. [Read more…] about 5 Modern Technologies Improving Workplace Safety

Filed Under: Wearables Tagged With: accidents, apps, dangerous, employees, environments, help, hotels, including, injuries, lifting, people, provide, reality, robots, safe, safety, tasks, technologies, technology, types, wearables, work, workplace

Kivnon unveils three new automated vehicles for material handling

April 23, 2021 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Kivnon has expanded its range of mobile robots with a new range of automated forklifts and the new rotational lifting platform.

Kivnon has unveiled three new models of autonomous vehicles: the K03 Twister, the K55 Pallet Stacker and the K50 Pallet Truck, capable of moving around the environment using magnetic guidance or mapping navigation, based on SLAM technology.

The new K03 Twister is a rotational mobile platform with dimensions of 700 x 500 x 280 mm, making it the smallest AGV in Kivnon’s portfolio of mobile robots. [Read more…] about Kivnon unveils three new automated vehicles for material handling

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: automated, design, designed, forklift, future, kivnon, lifting, load, loads, mobile, models, optimization, pallet, platform, processes, products, range, robots, rotational, solutions, stacker, three, transport, truck, twister, vehicles

Kivnon unveils three new mobile robots for warehouse work

January 21, 2021 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

Kivnon has expanded its mobile robot portfolio with a new range of automated forklifts and a new “rotational lifting” platform automated guided vehicle or autonomous mobile robot.

Kivnon, a specialist in mobile robotics solutions, has unveiled new three models of autonomous vehicles:

  • the K03 Twister;
  • the K50 Pallet Truck; and
  • the K55 Pallet Stacker, capable of circulating around the environment using magnetic guidance or mapping navigation, based on simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology.

The new K03 Twister is a rotational mobile platform with dimensions of 700 x 500 x 280 mm, making it the smallest AGV of Kivnon mobile robot portfolio. [Read more…] about Kivnon unveils three new mobile robots for warehouse work

Filed Under: News, Warehouse robots Tagged With: designed, kivnon, lifting, mobile, pallet, platform, products, robot, robots, rotational, solutions, three

BICS powers first intelligent exoskeleton with global connectivity

February 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

BICS, a global communications enabler, is providing global internet-of-things connectivity and asset management for a pioneering exoskeleton developed by German Bionic.

The Cray X is the first connected asset from the Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider and marks the first instance of a European manufacturer developing, producing and deploying smart exoskeletons for use in industrial production.

Designed to support and enhance the wearer’s movements, German Bionic’s Cray X reduces the risk of accidents and excessive strain for employees in sectors that involve repetitive but unpredictable heavy lifting. [Read more…] about BICS powers first intelligent exoskeleton with global connectivity

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: asset, bics, bionic, businesses, communications, company, connectivity, cray, customers, device, employees, exoskeleton, factory, firms, german, global, growing, health, industrial, integration, iot, lifting, making, management, movements, number, reliable, secure, sim, smart, solution, suit, systems, things

Sarcos Robotics supplies exoskeleton to Delta Air Lines

January 8, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

Delta Air Lines is partnering with Sarcos Robotics to test a mobile and dexterous exoskeleton designed to boost employees’ physical capabilities and bolster their safety.

Sarcos, a maker of exoskeletons, has developed the Sarcos Guardian XO, a battery-powered, full-body exoskeleton designed to boost human performance and endurance while helping to prevent injury.

This robotic suit, designed for employees to wear, does the heavy lifting. By bearing the weight of the suit and the payload, the exoskeleton may enable an employee to lift up to 200 pounds repeatedly for up to eight hours at a time without strain or fatigue. [Read more…] about Sarcos Robotics supplies exoskeleton to Delta Air Lines

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: cargo, delta, designed, employees, exoskeleton, guardian, heavy, lifting, robotics, sarcos, suit, tech, technology, xo

Piab Group claims to be ‘global leader in ergonomic handling solutions’ after TAWI acquisition

January 2, 2020 by Sam Francis Leave a Comment

Piab Group now claims to be the “global leader in ergonomic handling solutions” after its acquisition of the TAWI Group.

Piab Group entered into the agreement to acquire TAWI Group recently. TAWI is a manufacturer of smart lifting solutions with global reach.

Total 2019 sales for TAWI is expected to reach 340 million Swedish krona, which is about $36 million. [Read more…] about Piab Group claims to be ‘global leader in ergonomic handling solutions’ after TAWI acquisition

Filed Under: Industry, News Tagged With: acquisition, ergonomic, global, group, handling, lifting, market, piab, smart, solutions, tawi

Nidec to supply actuators for German Bionic exoskeleton

December 12, 2019 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Nidec is to supply “super flat” actuators for a new German Bionic exoskeleton prototype, which will be showcased at an exhibition in Tokyo. 

A German Bionic exoskeleton prototype based on its Cray X power suit that uses Nidec-Shimpo’s innovative super flat actuator will be displayed at the International Robot Exhibition 2019 (iREX 2019), a trade show focusing on industrial and service robots and related equipment, taking place December 18-21 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Hitoshi Inoue, CTO at Nidec-Shimpo, says: “After investing substantially in its development, we are very proud to now see our groundbreaking actuator integrated in the German Bionic exoskeleton prototype that is being shown at this year’s iREX.” [Read more…] about Nidec to supply actuators for German Bionic exoskeleton

Filed Under: Humanoids, News Tagged With: actuator, bionic, cray, exoskeleton, exoskeletons, flat, german, irex, lifting, moving, nidec-shimpo, power, prototype, robot, suit, super

Goudsmit Magnetics improves its gripper for picking up sheet metal

October 2, 2019 by Sam Francis

Goudsmit Magnetics has unveiled its new and improved magnetic gripper for the automated pick-up, placement or positioning of steel or other ferromagnetic objects.

The company says the end effector is ideal for removing sheet metal from presses, de-stacking products from boxes (bin picking), assembling steel parts or handling of punched steel parts, blanks and perforated steel sheets in robotic applications.

The ultralight magnetic gripper is fitted with strong permanent neodymium magnets and is therefore extra safe. It can be used in grippers on robot arms. [Read more…] about Goudsmit Magnetics improves its gripper for picking up sheet metal

Filed Under: Industrial robots, News Tagged With: arms, end-of-arm, goudsmit, gripper, grippers, handling, hole, industry, lifting, magnetic, magnetics, magnets, manufacturers, metal, parts, permanent, pick-up, picking, piece, robot, robotic, sheet, sheets, steel, system, technique, tooling, traditional, vacuum, wear, work

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