
Reach zone at the workplace: definition and structure
The example of the reach space at the workplace clearly shows that ergonomics is all about taking the individuality of all employees into account.
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The example of the reach space at the workplace clearly shows that ergonomics is all about taking the individuality of all employees into account.
Augmented reality technology has the potential to redesign manufacturing processes and thus increase efficiency. As the technology is also becoming increasingly accessible, the area of application will continue to expand in 2023.

At Intec, Scaglia Indeva will be presenting innovative ergonomic products for intralogistics. The focus is on products for better ergonomics, smoother work processes and protection of employees against overload.
When designing an assembly workstation, consideration should be given to whether it will be used by a right-handed or left-handed person. This should also be taken into account when working with collaborative robots.

Generation change at Krieg in Heimsheim: Andreas Krieg handed over the management of the company to Florian Becker on October 1, 2022. The company, which specializes in workplace systems and office furnishings, intends to focus even more strongly on its manufacturing expertise in the future.

Bott is presenting an exemplary production landscape at Motek.

ABB is automating the internal transport logistics of its production facility in Ratingen in 2023. In a first expansion stage, the company is optimizing the transport of gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear using automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Safelog.

Inductive charging in the warehouse
Less manpower for transport tasks, more productivity and more efficient processes - in a distribution center in Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) relies on the autonomous mobile robot solution (AMR) from Lowpad to automate its logistics processes. All Lowpad S vehicles are equipped with Wiferion's inductive fast-charging systems.
Ottobock has further developed its Paexo Shoulder exoskeleton. The Ottobock Shoulder is worn close to the body and allows full freedom of movement.

There are many locations that cannot be reached with standard access solutions and where a specially adapted solution is required. Such customized accesses must be safe, standard-compliant, stable and convenient.