Ergonomics

National Forklift Safety Day comes once a year in June, but various sensor and vision-based, ‘operator-assist’ technologies, as well as telematics, are used daily to enhance the level of operator awareness for manually operated lift truck fleets.

When this wholesale distributor of performance automotive parts and accessories needed to accelerate its fulfillment cycle times, goods-to-person robotics tightly integrated with supporting packaging automation was the answer. A more ergonomic work environment and ease of scalability were also part of the winning formula.

Truck features help, while vision and AI technology can analyze movements when case handling.

Warehouses and DCs turn their focus to protecting workers’ hearing and dimming the noise within the four walls.

Shift Robotics (Booth A9422) is a first-time exhibitor showcasing the ability of Moonwalkers robotic shoes to allow 3PL, warehouse, distribution, retail and supply chain employees to walk up to 7mph.

During Modex, HeroWear (Booth A12906) is displaying its Apex 2 back-assist exosuit.

Global manufacturer of ergonomic material handling solutions creates new chief revenue officer, chief innovation officer roles.

JAB is a leading player in lifting platform technology and industrial compressors.

Not every tote or container solution is off-the-shelf. That’s where a partnership can deliver out-sized results.

An independent, incorporated trade association affiliated with MHI, MMA members are leading suppliers of patented and enclosed track underhung workstation cranes and monorail systems.

Move unites two leading manufacturers of technical workstations.

In tough times for attracting operators, having a fleet with operator- and application-appropriate comfort factors can help.

Today’s devices are more comfortable and user friendly than ever, but they’re still seeking widespread adoption. Using Exoskeletons for ergonomics in warehouse activity.

Dr. Wilderer, one the top female executives in the water industry, will bring unique knowledge and fresh perspective to board of SIGI, which is known for its ergonomic vertical positioning equipment.

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