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Combilift receives second Red Dot design award
Judges stated the "compact, multi-directional forklift truck is characterized by its extraordinary maneuverability and high traction as well as emission-free operation."

ICWM announces updates to content, branding
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM) Industry Group of MHI announced two updates.

LIFT announces new ANSI standards
The Lift Manufacturers Product Group (LIFT) Industry Group of MHI announced that they have released two new ANSI standards governing safety requirements for scissor lifts and tilters.

Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

Adjustable packaging line accommodates employees
Sanitary conveyor system helps Wisconsin cheese packer improve ergonomics and packaging efficiencies.

Ergonomics and pandemics: Softening the (really big) bumps
Operator comfort is paramount in efforts to retain employees and maintain productivity.

Other Voices: Safety managers must act now to prevent return-to-work injuries after Covid-19
People are no longer at full working strength, putting their bodies at risk. The world is about to see the biggest return to work program ever faced, and safety managers need to start building employees back up to the stamina they need to work safely.

K2 and Celonis partner to accelerate digital business transformation
New partnership combines K2’s digital process automation technology with Celonis’ advanced process mining, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to deliver advanced intelligent process automation.

Other Voices: The four ways companies are failing to improve push/pull
Revisiting outdated push/pull measuring practices is essential to reducing injury risk.

Best Practices: Warehouse Floor Maintenance 101
Sweep before you scrub, buy equipment that’s easy to use, and strive for three Michelin stars when developing a strategy to keep your warehouse and DC floors clean and clear of debris.

Jtec Industries reveals new electric lift mother cart
Jtec Industries (Booth 4985) is showcasing its latest addition to the company’s CarryMore tugger cart system: an electric lift mother cart.

New Creform supply storage cart
Creform Corporation (Booth 6669) has developed a supply storage cart to support a user’s in-process packaging work area.

Keynoter details how wearable tech and AI enhance the human workforce
Tuesday keynote speaker Olivier Oullier, president of EMOTIV, described how humans can work more productively and safely alongside machines by using wearable devices that monitor brain activity such as stress and attention levels.

ProGlove unveils wearable display screen scanner
ProGlove (Booth 1908), a leader in ergonomic wearables for industry, announces today at Modex the MARK Display wearable scanner and the ProGlove Cloud analytics solution for industry.

Lift tables perform where previous equipment fell short
Manufacturer with harsh conditions upgrades equipment to eliminate costly ongoing maintenance and repairs.


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