Presence Sensing Devices
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New Generation of Real Time Location System Tags
WISER Systems Inc.’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, supply chain logistics and more.
New Comprehensive Safety Solution for Autonomous Mobile Robots
Pilz offers a new safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4 for the efficient flow of goods in production and logistics that are undertaken by AMRs.
Free Software Tool for Automatic Calculation of the Safety Distance for Safety Light Curtains
The Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz is a digital calculation tool that uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the appropriate light curtain in each case.
Social Distancing for “Next Normal” Manufacturing
Siemens’ Simatic real-time locating systems (RTLS) combine wireless communications with digital twinning software to simulate and manage employee exposure risks while promoting productivity. Most manufacturers see results in one to two weeks.
Advanced Wheel Chock System
Rite-Hite’s global wheel chock (GWC) combines ultrasonic sensors with a safe and dependable communication system to keep employees safe. Manually positioned extra-long footbed maintains continuous downward force on tires to reduce the potential for movement during loading and unloading.
Collaboration With Boundaries – Device Enforces 6-Foot Distancing
The Social Distancer is a small and sophisticated wearable device that helps employees keep a safe distance at work. It is the product of three Canadian companies’ combined expertise along with support from a national research organization.
Pepperl+Fuchs Opens IoT-Enabled Distribution Center
This fully automated warehouse is one of the most modern in North America.
Safety Grid System for Access and Perimeter Guarding
The multiple beam SGS Safety Grid System from Banner Engineering creates a grid of two, three, or four light beams that protect personnel from injury and equipment from damage by detecting a body or torso entering a hazardous area.
Reduce the Risk
The Smart Factory reduces insurance costs and increases productivity and profitability by investing in new systems with advanced technology to protect both workers and equipment. Here are some of the latest advances in protective equipment, safety automation and services, and more that can help make your shop become a safer workplace.
Safety Distance Validation of Presence Sensing Devices
Stop-Time Measurements performed by Rockford Systems can determine the stopping ability of industrial machinery by using OSHA or ANSI formulas to calculate the minimum safety distance required to install safety devices.
Make Blind Intersections and Corners Safer
The Safe-T-Signal intersection warning system from Rite-Hite uses unidirectional microwave sensors to differentiate, alert and direct approaching traffic in all directions in 4-way, 3-way or 2-way intersections.
SICK Safety Laser Scanner Receives Red Dot Award
This international accolade recognizes the outstanding product design quality of the scanner.
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