Vic truck driver crushed by tipper trailer
17 August, 2022WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a 59-year-old truck driver was crushed by a tipper trailer while trying to free a pneumatic strut.
Autonomous vehicles from Asseco CEIT — fully equipped with intelligent sensor technology
15 August, 2022Production and intralogistics complement each other perfectly and are growing together.
Incorporating AI for safer tram operations
05 August, 2022Trams on the Parramatta Light Rail network will feature a collision warning system that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to support drivers.
Sensing the future: IoT and workplace safety
02 August, 2022 by Max Girault, Chief Commercial Officer, InauroRegardless of the size of an operation, there is space for technology to improve safety. Sensors and IoT can be invaluable tools in achieving this goal.
GF Piping Systems Ball Valve 543 Pro
08 June, 2022Designed for applications in the chemical process industry, the Ball Valve 543 Pro features a retrofittable position feedback sensor with an LED display.
Free IO-Link function blocks for parameterization and configuration of sensors and controllers
01 April, 2022The IO-Link function blocks from Leuze simplify the integration of IO-Link device data in PLC programs. This makes reading and writing device parameters much easier and reduces valuable development effort and time for the user to a minimum.
Keep your pedestrian staff safe from forklifts
11 October, 2021BodyGuard Solutions' "BodyGuard pedestrian safety warning system" provides an effective solution to minimise or eliminate possibility of incidents involving forklifts and pedestrian workers.
The next trick: pulling coronavirus out of thin air
01 September, 2021Thermo Fisher Scientific's AerosolSense Sampler can be used to detect a variety of airborne pathogens, including the coronavirus.
Greater availability of AGVs due to weather-dependent speed adjustment
01 September, 2021The SICK AGV Dynamic Weather Assist safety system enables continuous operation of automated guided vehicles, even in heavy rain or snowfall.
The rise of the cordless machines: safety benefits of a new generation of tools
21 July, 2021 by Tony Cooper, Product Engineer & Asia-Pacific Marketing Manager, EnerpacCompanies in industries with high safety priorities — such as mining — are embracing a whole new generation of powerful, portable and ergonomic tools.
CNC machining: 5 ways to increase it without sacrificing safety
07 July, 2021 by Emily Newton, Editor in Chief, RevolutionizedComputer numerical control (CNC) equipment can boost output in machine shops. Here are five ways to use it without putting people's safety at unnecessary risk.
BodyGuard i-Tag Proximity Warning System: protection around mobile plant
01 July, 2021The BodyGuard i-Tag Proximity Warning System from BodyGuard Safety Solutions is designed to mitigate the risks that mobile plant pose to those working in its vicinity.
'Super' sensors to make conditions safer for miners
21 June, 2021A mechanical engineer has designed sensors that can detect early mechanical issues in oil and gas pipelines, making working conditions safer for miners.
Sonar: its time to surface
21 May, 2021 by Leighton Haliday, Director, SonaSafe 20/20Smarter sensors and better software, delivering increased performance and management capabilities, suggest that sonar technology's time in the sun is now.
COVIDSafe construction: does IoT hold the key?
19 April, 2021 by Daryl Chambers, Director, M2M ConnectivityWith construction at the centre of economic recovery efforts, what role can Internet of Things technology play in keeping jobsites operational in a ‘COVIDSafe’ way?
