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Remote controls: Safe distance
Three key trends in the radio remote control sector at the moment are safety, customisation and the display of data and other information
Hiab launches HiVision crane control
A virtual reality headset is part of Hiab's new HiVision system for remote operation of cranes from the truck cab
Konecranes partners with Ikusi in radio remote control agreement
UK-based lifting equipment company Konecranes has partnered with Ikusi, the international industrial remote controls company in a radio remote control agreement
US subsidiary for Ikusi
Manufacturer of radio remote control systems Ikusi, headquartered in Spain, opened a subsidiary in the USA in March 2015
Åkerströms adds German distributor
Remote control system manufacturer Åkerströms in Sweden has signed a partnership agreement with TRL Funksysteme in Frankfurt, Germany, to distribute radio remote controls
Outside operations
Wireless remote control is becoming less of an optional extra and more of an expectation for customers. Laura Hatton finds out why and what new products are available
Turkish distributor for Åkerströms
Remote control system manufacturer Åkerströms has appointed Konsis Industrial Automation as its new distribution partner in Turkey
Autec to showcase series at ConExpo
Radio remote controls manufacturer Autec, based in northern Italy, will show its new range of Dynamic radio controls at the ConExpo show in Las Vegas, USA, from 4 to 8 March
Magnetek to exhibit at ConExpo 2014
Manufacturer of motion control systems Magnetek, is exhibiting at IFPE 2014, part of the ConExpo exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, from 4 to 8 March 2014
Åkerströms appoints dealer in France
Manufacturer of radio remote controls Åkerströms Björbo has appointed Transmission Aquitaine as its new dealer in France
Scanreco strengthens sales team
Manufacturer of radio remote controls, Scanreco, based in Sweden, has made several changes to its sales team
Motion 29 expands remote control offering
Motion 29 is offering Jay Electronique's new XD Series radio remote controls designed for use in Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 explosive atmospheres
Magnetek upgrades Flex Pro remote control
Magnetek has upgraded its Flex Pro handheld radio remote control for the overhead material handling market in crane and hoist applications
Heavy duty precision from Penny + Giles
Penny + Giles has introduced a heavy-duty, single-axis joystick controller to its JC6000 product range. The company says this is in response to requests for a higher-strength, return-to-centre joystick
Fast feedback from new Unic remote
Mini crane manufacturer Unic Cranes Europe will present its new radio remote control with digital feedback at the UK-based Vertikal Days exhibition in June. The remote control incorporates a unique graphical display
Total control from Link-Belt
Link-Belt will show its new crane operating system Link-Belt Pulse at ConExpo, Las Vegas in March. The in-house designed system is far more than just a rated capacity limiter (RCL), said the USA-based manufacturer
HBC launches restricted space safety button
Service technicians are frequently required to enter restricted and confined areas or even the interior of a machine to reach all affected components
Limited hazards from Ikusi
Ikusi is launching its new LA70 Range Limiter for use on mobile machinery as part of its safety TM70 Range Radio remote controls for hazardous or risky working conditions
Zeus series for small cranes
Italy's Imet has introduced the Zeus M1 HSC series for small manual 4-function hydraulic cranes.
A roundup of the latest remote controls for cranes
Euan Youdale reports on the latest remote control systems for cranes
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