Custom barcode labeling elevates traceability, logistics
SEW-Eurodrive introduced a customized barcode labeling service designed to simplify product identification, streamline logistics and optimize material flow for industrial customers. Designed for high-volume, efficiency-driven operations, DriveTag helps manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators achieve faster throughput, fewer errors and greater traceability – all through a streamlined labeling solution. Each DriveTag is a custom barcode label applied directly to SEW-Eurodrive products or packaging. Customers determine the data embedded in the tag – such as material number, purchase order, project number and SEW serial number – creating a fully personalized system that mirrors their internal processes.
Fuel & lube skids for mobile fleet maintenance
Thunder Creek Equipment launched three all-new fuel and lube skids that bring the company’s lineup of no-HAZMAT mobile fleet management solutions to flatbed trucks, utility trailers and more. The three skids are based on current platforms available in trailer form and as truck upfits: the multi-tank oil skid, the service and lube skid and the multi-tank diesel skid. Each skid achieves no HAZMAT requirements through Thunder Creek’s original and proprietary tank design that carries fluids in quantities of 115 gallons or less while keeping them entirely independent during travel.
FA-4 Oil gains Volvo, Mack approvals
Duron Advanced 5W-30, a low-viscosity FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil, received approval for use under the Volvo VDS-5 and Mack EOS-5 specifications. Following a field-testing program across multiple engine platforms, Petro-Canada Lubricants says Duron Advanced 5W-30 is now approved for Volvo and Mack engines for model year 2021 and newer. Operators using Duron Advanced 5W-30 can take advantage of fuel economy improvements of up to 0.5 percent over a VDS-4.5/EOS-4.5 approved fluid.
AI-powered platform accelerates custom tire development
OTR Engineered Solutions debuted its AI-powered TreadIQ platform, designed to empower OTR engineers to create custom off-the-road tires and tread patterns for OEMs and distributors. According to OTR, the tool helps reduce time to market by allowing engineers and customers to finalize a tire concept in as little as one day. With TreadIQ, OTR says its engineers can input customer preferences for tread styling and performance, and the system will instantly generate functional 3D tire concepts.
Turn field hazards into actionable data
CheckProof launched a risk assessment capability as an integrated addition designed to simplify and strengthen safety management. The new tool enables organizations to replace manual, disconnected safety processes with a fully digital, traceable, mobile-first solution that helps teams proactively identify, mitigate and monitor risks across their operations. With the new feature, field teams can now quickly identify hazards, assess probability and consequence, and log actions directly from their devices. Teams can also assign responsibilities, set deadlines and monitor mitigation measures in real time. The risk assessment tool is available within CheckProof’s platform and app.
New blueprint for water stewardship
Weir released a new report calling for a more strategic, technology-driven approach to water management in mining. The report, titled “Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology,” offers a variety of findings. For example, Weir reports that 16 percent of the world’s critical mineral mines are in highly water-stressed areas. Through the report, Weir invites discussion to shift from process-specific problem-solving to strategic water stewardship, urging collaboration among industry leaders, technology innovators, communities, financiers and governments. Says Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir. “By working together and embracing new approaches and technologies, we can unlock greater value from water, strengthen trust with our stakeholders and help secure a more sustainable future for mining.”
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