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Sway control
Anti-sway technology is one of the most sought after safety upgrades in crane modernization projects today as well as integrated digital control for Industry 4.0. Jenny Eagle investigates.
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South of the border
Latin America is large and diverse. As Julian Champkin discovers, its market for lifting gear is recovering from the pandemic.
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In and out of the water
Subsea lifting looks set for a busy summer. Julian Champkin looks at developments.
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According to the UK Government Health and Safety Executive (HSE), while many companies are waiting to see what EU regulation changes will come into force, their equipment still needs to meet the minimum European safety requirements or designated standards after January 1, 2022.
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William Hackett opens extended warehouse facility installing 76t vertical test bed
In an exclusive video with Hoist magazine Ben Burgess, director, William Hackett talks about its Quad Pawl (QP) mechanism, how it plans to extend its Zinc Tough coating onto different products in the next few weeks and how it has doubled the size of one of its warehouse and manufacturing facilities.
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Nokia & Edzcom 5G SA private wireless network to support Konecranes’ R&D work
Nokia and Edzcom will jointly deliver a 5G standalone (SA) private wireless network for Konecranes at its Hyvinkää smart factory in Finland.
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Konecranes to deliver 19 cranes to Tbhawt Manufacturing in Estonia
Konecranes will deliver 17 S-series overhead cranes and two CXTD wire rope hoist cranes to Tbhawt Manufacturing in Estonia by December 2021.
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Lifting Gear Products launches e-commerce platform
Lifting Gear Products has launched an e-commerce platform to challenge cheap unregulated unsafe products in the UK market, for what can only be profit and margin gains.
LATEST FEATURES
Anti-sway technology is one of the most sought after safety upgrades in crane modernization projects today as well as integrated digital control for Industry 4.0. Jenny Eagle investigates.
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South of the border
Latin America is large and diverse. As Julian Champkin discovers, its market for lifting gear is recovering from the pandemic.
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In and out of the water
Subsea lifting looks set for a busy summer. Julian Champkin looks at developments.
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Getting to grips
Demand for speed & safety in critical lifting equipment is on the rise and while some projects have been put on hold due to coronavirus, the renewables sector is growing. Jenny Eagle investigates
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Southern Comfort
The market for hoists and factory cranes in Southern Europe is by no means as dire as some, in light of the pandemic, might have been led to believe. Julian Champkin finds optimism amongst its peers.
BLOGS
Okuma is expanding its automation products with a new combination of lathe and robot system with its entry level model Genos L3000-e Standroid.
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CM Labs Simulations launches Vortex Edge Plus for on-the-go training
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, has unveiled its next generation of portable, desktop simulation training; Vortex Edge Plus, which can be transported in carrying cases and set up in minutes, ideal for classroom or on-the-go training.
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VDMA tells Hoist why it is creating a Joint Working Group for Cranes & Hoists with OPC UA
The German machinery and plant manufacturers association, VDMA has partnered with the OPC Foundation, an industry consortium that creates and maintains standards for open connectivity of industrial automation devices and systems, to set up a joint working group for cranes and hoists in cooperation with FEM (European Materials Handling Federation).
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Mammoet sees stronger focus on sustainability & renewable energy
Mammoet’s CEO Paul van Gelder, COO Jan Kleijn and Group Commercial Officer Darren Adams discuss the renewables sector, its future collaboration with freight forwarding companies and the work being done to refocus Mammoet to support its customers through the coming period of recovery and growth.
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3t EnerMech launches ‘first of its kind’ training & competency service in Angola
3t EnerMech has launched a training and competency service in Angola, which is the first of its kind in the country.
