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 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 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 15, 2026 · RageWire Industrial Wire Mesh Robot/Machine Guarding from SpaceGuard Products is ANSI/RIA & NIBS compliant, and can provide a frameless guarding system comprising just five components.
April 15, 2026 · OmniPro Vision AI technology from Matrix Design Group LLC is designed to detect pedestrians, vehicles, and blind-spot obstacles in real time and stop equipment before a collision occurs.
April 15, 2026 · The 54552 Lightweight Aluminum Pallet offers a durable, rust-proof, fire-resistant, pest-impervious alternative to traditional wood or plastic options in ASRS operations.
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.
April 13, 2026 · MorpheusTEK and Hangzhou OLE-Systems launched their new VF48-50 Dome lidar, ILC-330 3D, & ILC-210 2D AI+ Safety Protection compact safety protection lidar sensors. MODEX booth A1518.
April 13, 2026 · Rite-Hite recently published its 2026 Dock Operations Benchmark Report, a comprehensive industry study examining safety, operations, and maintenance practices across 168 U.S. facilities. MODEX booth B14757.