April 24, 2026 · The USPTO recently awarded a registered trademark for RobotGate, a safety gate that protects industrial robots from falling into vertical shafts and separates employees from robots.
April 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
April 24, 2026 · Damotech’s Rack Safety e-Learning Platform is designed to help warehouse operators deliver consistent rack safety at any scale, from one new hire to cross-continent operations.
April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.
April 21, 2026 · For over 50 years, Wildeck has custom designed mezzanines, material lifts, safety guarding, elevated access equipment, ladders, stairways, and forklift impact barriers for its customers.
April 20, 2026 · The new Industrial Ergonomics 101 guide from MHI’s EASE Council provides a structured introduction to industrial ergonomics concepts & common risk factors for practical applications.
April 20, 2026 · Wire fence & guard manufacturer WireCrafters appointed EVP Richard Horn to president, succeeding Milt Tandy. Horn prioritizes time on the manufacturing floor to engage with teams.
April 17, 2026 · Alstef Group’s new autonomous industrial vehicle features an AI safety perception bubble with semantic understanding, and a roadmap to expand functionality through software updates.
April 17, 2026 · NORD Drivesystems recently announced its NORDAC LINK and NORDAC ON frequency inverters now have identical communication and safety functions, enabling modular floor or wall mounting.
April 17, 2026 · Gorbel Inc. recently demonstrated its GS VFD variable-frequency drive electric chain hoist with built-in safety features and Destuff-it 2.0 portable ergonomic conveyor at MODEX 2026.
April 16, 2026 · UgoWork unveiled its new AI fleet intelligence capabilities at MODEX, and announced its UL-listed lithium-ion battery systems are approved for use in Linde material handling equipment.
April 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.
April 14, 2026 · SpaceGuard Products is debuting its new Centurion Primus rack repair jack and BeastWire Tunnel Door, and showcasing its line of repair kits and guarding at MODEX 2026 in booth C14978.
April 13, 2026 · Matrix Design Group LLC and Hyundai Material Handling are demonstrating how AI can help prevent collisions between mobile equipment and workers at MODEX 2026 in booths A3105 and B8909.
April 13, 2026 · Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364.