Safety Technology

23 qualifying tournaments, new obstacles, and three days of competition: In Aschaffenburg, it will be decided who wins the world championship titles in forklift driving. The defending champions from Germany are also back in the competition.

With three integrated functions, the radar sensor detects movements in defined areas. Users can use it, among other things, to monitor hard-to-see zones and detect the clearance of areas.

Schmalz presents two solutions for manual handling at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell in Stuttgart (October 20 to 22, Hall 1, Stand J1.001): the torso-bending exoskeleton "Nexo Pro" and the battery-powered suction lifter "Gripster max". Both solutions relieve employees when lifting and carrying.

From October 14 to 15, Heitec AG intends to present its offerings for retrofit and modernization of existing facilities at Maintenance 2026 in Munich. In addition to the modernization of hardware and software, key topics include safety evaluation of plant modifications, cybersecurity requirements, and virtual models for pre-commissioning tests. The offering is aimed, among others, at companies in mechanical and plant engineering, special machinery construction, and intralogistics.

Datasensing, the business unit for sensors, machine safety, and machine vision of Datalogic, has introduced the safety laser scanner "SLS10". According to the company, the device features a large safety area, short response times, and high angular resolution. The scanner is intended to contribute to the safety of machines and plants while reducing operating costs.

Hengstler combines redundant signal transmission with diagnostic functions in three series of absolute encoders. One model is also designed for motor speeds up to 12,000 revolutions per minute.