Forklift automation usually means automating the truck. Cascade has taken the concept upstream, commissioning a robotic production line to automate the manufacture of the forks themselves. Cascade has brought a fully automated hot-forging line for forklift forks online at its UK plant in Openshaw, Manchester, replacing a manually operated bending process the company had outgrown. […]
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Screen Blanking Promotes Safety for Vehicle-Mounted Computing
New Screen Blanking application developed by JLT Mobile Computers, in collaboration with Linnaeus University, reduces driver distraction and supports compliance with global safety rules. Växjö, Sweden — August 2025 — JLT Mobile Computers, in collaboration with Linnaeus University, has introduced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution designed to enhance safety in industrial environments. The innovation, […]
Rugged JLT Tech Helps Trucking Companies Weather the Freight Storm
JLT: When pressure builds in the LTL sector, it’s not flashy apps but rugged, reliable tools at the dock that keep carriers moving forward, profitably. The trucking industry finds itself in a prolonged period of uncertainty. As a sustained downturn, high operating costs, and new tariffs squeeze margins, small to midsize carriers, the backbone of […]
Crown Equipment Launches ProximityAssist to Help Prevent Forklift Collisions and Reinforce Training
LiDAR-based ProximityAssist operator assist system debuts amid rising focus on pedestrian safety. Crown Equipment Corporation has unveiled a new operator assist feature aimed at reducing forklift collisions and reinforcing operator training. Known as the ProximityAssist System, this LiDAR-based technology dynamically detects objects in a forklift’s expected path of travel and responds by slowing the vehicle, […]
UNIFIX Elevates Safety and Efficiency with Smart Collision Avoidance
Fastening systems manufacturer turns to real-time detection and speed control to reduce warehouse collision avoidance risk Smart Safety in Tight Spaces UNIFIX SWG srl, a leading Italian manufacturer of anchoring systems and fastening materials, has taken a bold step to elevate its warehouse safety standards. Facing increased material handling complexity due to sustained growth, the […]
New Pedestrian Awareness Camera from Yale Enhances Forklift Safety
New pedestrian awareness camera and optional truck deceleration strengthens Yale Reliant suite. GREENVILLE, N.C. – With pedestrian injuries continuing to pose a serious threat in material handling operations, Yale Lift Truck Technologies has announced a new pedestrian awareness camera system designed to improve visibility and operator response. The smart camera system, part of the Yale […]
Bostering Access to Rugged Mounting Solutions for Forklifts
Strategic agreement between Vertex Wireless and ProClip UsA aims to streamline distribution of rugged mounting solutions for forklifts and industrial mobile devices. MADISON, WI & WEST CHICAGO, IL – Vertex Wireless, a prominent technology distributor, and ProClip USA, a global provider of mobile device mounting solutions, have announced a new strategic distribution partnership aimed at […]
JLT Mobile Computers launches 10-inch rugged Android VMT to future proof warehouse productivit
Engineered to fit into tight vehicle cabins, JLT’s new RISC-based VM3010A computer brings the operational efficiency advantages of Android to a rugged vehicle-mount form factor Växjö, Sweden, 15 September 2020 JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, announces an addition to its rugged vehicle-mount portfolio to help customers in logistics, warehousing and other demanding […]
Fairbanks Scales Introduces FB7100 Vehicle Scale Instruments
Updated models improve efficiency for single-scale operations Kansas City, MO – Fairbanks Scales Inc., the oldest scale company in the U.S. and the world’s leader in weighing equipment, announces its new FB7100 Series of vehicle scale instruments, perfect for a wide variety of general, single-scale operations. The four models in the FB7100 line – the FB7101, FB7111, […]
JLT Mobile Computers widens rugged range
Expansion of product lineup adds one-stop shopping and support for dedicated ultra-rugged near and extended range handheld scanners Växjö, Sweden, 29 April 2020 * * * JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, announces the addition of a family of ultra-rugged barcode scanners for use with its mobile vehicle-mount computers and tablets. JLT […]
