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LATEST NEWS
Demag installs cranes for agricultural vehicles firm
Demag cranes have been installed for a German company that manufactures vehicles for agriculture.
Demag cranes have been installed for a German company that manufactures vehicles for agriculture.
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Niftylift trials harness attachment sensor
Niftylift has started trials of a new harness attachment sensor for its boom lifts which it expects to launch later this spring.
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Caldwell celebrates 70 years
US lifting beam and gantry crane manufacturer Caldwell Lifting Solutions is celebrating 70 years in business.
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Barnhart helps a battleship gun barrel find a new home
Barnhart helps a battleship gun barrel find a new home
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Royal Van Beest distributor of Socket Lock Socketing Resin
Green Pin's parent company, Royal Van Beest, has become the distributor of Socket Lock Socketing Resin, a product designed for socketing wire rope.
LATEST FEATURES
Spreader beams and lifting beams: Take the weight off
While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, there is still confusion concerning the differences between the two, in terms of how they’re designed and what they’re used for. Jenny Eagle reports.
While spreader beams and lifting beams are the most popular below-the-hook lifting devices, there is still confusion concerning the differences between the two, in terms of how they’re designed and what they’re used for. Jenny Eagle reports.
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Modex 2024: Making connections
Modex 2024 will deliver the latest knowledge, networking and technology for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Jenny Eagle takes a look at some of the crane companies exhibiting this year as well some material handling businesses.
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Securing loads – the latest solutions
Julian Champkin reports on the latest solutions for securing loads.
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Aerospace sector: Prepare for take-off
Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to cranes and other hoist systems to precisely place critical equipment. Overhead cranes add increased flexibility, reliability, precision and safety not only to aircraft production but all types of large construction projects. Jenny Eagle reports.
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Load monitoring: Cloud connect
Kito Crosby’s Thomas Dietvorst expands upon last year’s launch of the cloud-based Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect product.
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Load monitoring: Underwater measurements
Tony Rock speaks to the CEO behind a Norwegian subsea invention.
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Automotive case studies - cranes in motion
We look at several case studies from the automotive industry.
BLOGS
MHI Innovation and Startup Awards winners
MHI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
MHI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 MHI Innovation and Startup Awards.
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IPAF Summit 2024 starts today
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit brings together senior representatives from the access community to discuss the latest developments from March 13-14 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Chant Engineering to hire young engineers to its growing team
Chant Engineering is looking to hire a new addition of young and ambitious engineers to its growing team of 15 engineers, aimed at infusing fresh perspectives and dynamic energy into the industry.
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Cab considerations for crane operators
I read a blog earlier in the year from US firm Morgan Engineering, discussing the manufacturing of cabs for overhead cranes. It’s an insightful piece if you want to know more about the thinking that goes into keeping crane operators both safe and comfortable. In it, Morgan discusses the structure of the cab, the materials and the elements that make up the cab.
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Change in Konecranes Leadership Team
Konecranes has appointed Christine George as executive VP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and member of Konecranes Leadership Team, starting in April, 2024.