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KUKA introduced the KMF 1500P-CB, the first model in a new family of autonomous forklifts, which it says transports open and closed pallets and containers weighing up to 1,500kg in warehouses and production logistics. Capability and productivity claims are the manufacturer's own.
HSE reported that a manufacturer was fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a conveyor incident. Guarding and isolation on conveyors and pallet-handling lines are standard HSE inspection points.
Pallet machinery maker STAKMA says it will demonstrate its PALLETMAX pallet nailing line with robotic stacking during autumn plant tours in Chicago on 22-23 September 2026. Pallet builders assessing automated nailing and stacking capacity can see the line running; the technical claims are the manufacturer's own.
Jungheinrich began taking orders on 1 September 2026 for the ETV 4i reach truck, rated for loads of 1.4 to 2.5 tonnes for storing and retrieving palletised goods, with integrated lithium-ion power. Performance claims, including up to 20% more productivity, are the manufacturer's own.
HSE reported that a manufacturing company was fined after a worker fractured twelve ribs in a pillar drill incident. Fixed-machine guarding duties apply across timber and packaging workshops.
Pudu Robotics announces the MP2000 autonomous pallet-handling robot for floor-to-floor movement in warehouses and manufacturing sites, with a stated payload of up to 2,000kg. Product claims are the manufacturer’s own.
Jungheinrich announced a strategic partnership combining Movu Robotics' four-way shuttles with its own consulting, integration, software and service work, aimed at high-density pallet warehouses supplied from one contract. The description of the arrangement is the companies' own.
Jungheinrich said Eisenhart Laeppché has commissioned it to plan and build a fully automated distribution centre in Wilhelmshaven, combining miniload and pallet storage with around 18,800 storage locations. Capacity and throughput figures are the supplier's own.
Jungheinrich opened orders on 15 July 2026 for redesigned EFG 2/2i and EFG 3/3i electric counterbalance forklifts rated up to 2.0 tonnes, the class of truck used for loading and unloading palletised freight. Compactness and efficiency claims are the manufacturer's own.
Jungheinrich announced an investment in Navflex, a company working on AI-based navigation and process control for automated loading and unloading at the dock, with field tests under real operating conditions. The technical claims are the companies' own.
HSE reported that a machine manufacturing company was fined after an employee's fingers were crushed during a lifting operation. Planning and supervision of lifts is a duty under the lifting operations regulations.
Tool manufacturer MAX announced a rebranded framing coil nailer line and a new CN890F3 model. Coil nailers of this class are used in timber packaging and pallet assembly; specifications are the manufacturer's own.
