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Linde Material Handling unveils versatile new electric pallet trucks T


he new models can be equipped with a range of battery solutions and have the option of sensor-based foot protection, allowing better and safer manoeuvring in tight spaces.


The T14 model is primarily for tight corners where its compact lithium-ion battery is important while the more powerful Linde T16 and T18 models, with 1.6 and 1.8-ton capacities and a choice of lithium-ion or lead acid batteries, are intended for more intensive applications. The Linde T20 model is suited to the more demanding tasks in industrial production.


The most obvious change in design is the significantly shorter chassis of the Linde T14 and T16, achieved by incorporating a new, more compact lithium-ion battery. The trucks’ reduced chassis length (429 mm) makes them more manoeuvrable, and better suited for moving


goods in narrow aisles or in the back of delivery vehicles. With the option of an integrated charger, intermediate charging can be carried out at any power outlet or in the back of delivery vehicles.


Electric pallet trucks are among the most widely used trucks for transporting pallets or other forklift-accessible loads over short-to-medium distances.


Linde designers have placed particular emphasis on operating comfort and safety in designing the T14 – T20 range. Thanks to the long, low-mounted tiller, the operator is always at a safe distance from the truck during loading and transporting operations whilst the safety reversing head protects the operator in tight corners.


Truck speed automatically adjusts to the tiller position and, when the operator releases the tiller, automatic electric braking automatically stops the truck. An optional creep


TG0 patently set for success in automotive, gaming, and metaverse worlds


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G0 announces the latest in its line of approved patent applications. Its fourth patent – lightweight, wearable, finger-tracking VR controller and device – has been granted


in the UK.


TG0’s ‘Sensor Device and Method’ patent application has already been granted by Great Britain’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) as well as in the EU, Japan, and China.


This invention forms the keystone of the tech company’s designs, covering, in particular, TG0’s sensor device in the form of a three-dimensional tactile interface. Tactile sensors provide a way of obtaining information via physical interaction with the sensor and are commonly used in applications such as mobile and computing devices, robotics, and control systems.


TG0’s unique technology strides over conventional obstacles – including issues such as cumbersome construction techniques, limits on the sensing area available, and difficulties in translating the force applied on the three-dimensional surface through the intervening soft, resilient material to the sensor(s), which can lead to inaccuracies and inconsistencies.


Consequently, TG0’s capability invites the use of enormously accurate and hugely flexible touch-sensitive 3D intuitive controls in numerous areas of design and technology. The London company partnered with Novares on the Nova Car project, which demonstrated ‘squeeze command’, TG0’s touch and pressure-sensing control buttons, a vital aspect of the car interior’s high-definition haptic feedback platform for HMI (human-machine interfaces). TG0 continues to work with partners in the automotive space, including operating in confidence with a number of today’s stellar car brands.


Sports and health-related products also form a significant part of TG0’s roadmap. Here, the ability to incorporate touch and pressure sensitivity into passive objects is critical. Uniform, mouldable material replaces all sensors and mechanical parts, delivering waterproof and dustproof human-machine interfaces. And thanks to the power of its intellectual property, the sensors of these TG0-powered designs range in size from a fingernail to a tabletop, meaning hugely increased flexibility for product designers. TG0’s latest patent marks a further stage on the TG0 journey. For those needing to build ergonomic 3D Touch control surfaces, including challenging projects requiring sensors to be formed in miniature, large, heat-resistant, waterproof, or recyclable forms, TG0 offers the way forward. The UK company continues to take its tech to the global market, and its senior leadership team is available for interviews and profiles. TG0 is also looking to inspire the next generation of engineers and designers and welcomes opportunities to discuss joint ventures with educational organisations, including colleges and universities. To find out more, please see below for contact details.


speed function provides additional control in tight corners by allowing manoeuvring with the tiller vertical, normally one of the braking zones.


An optional ‘smart bumper’ – a rubber sleeve with sensors on the rear of the chassis – detects even the lightest foot contact and shuts the truck down. This eliminates the risk of the operator’s feet being trapped under the chassis when working close to the truck.


The operator’s hands are protected by the specially shaped tiller head that surrounds and protects the hand and fingers whilst providing enough space for operators wearing cold store gloves. All controls on the ergonomically optimised tiller head can be operated by either hand.


A multifunction display provides the operator with all relevant information regarding operating hours, battery and maintenance status.


Rhenus reaches first milestone in LCL (less-container-load) Carbon-Neutral journey with pilot launch of Carbon Neutrality


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henus Group, a leading global logistics service provider, announces positive progress in the efforts to achieve LCL carbon neutrality through a pilot project to ensure that the reduction of emissions complies with international standards. Rhenus is working with ClimatePartner, an independent consultancy, to verify the calculation methodology and offset the amount of CO2 through verified and audited carbon offset projects.


The ClimatePartner label, which confirms the carbon neutrality of the products under the Rhenus name, will be available to companies who engage Rhenus to export LCL shipments from the Central European Gateway in Hilden starting this year. Currently, the emissions from the operations during Q1 2022 have been calculated and offset, the rest of 2022 will follow. With the offset result from this pilot project, Rhenus has invested in a wind energy project which promotes less reliance on fossil fuels. “Our LCL Gateway in Hilden is the biggest Rhenus consolidation hub worldwide and moving towards a sustainable direction is our focus. In parallel with minimising direct emissions, Rhenus is willing and ready to take the extra steps in developing services with a verified carbon-neutral label. This is only the start of our journey to decarbonising logistics services.” said Julian Broeer, Regional Head LCL Europe of Rhenus Air & Ocean. “Contributing to sustainable logistics is a core objective of Rhenus and the green logistics efforts. We are encouraged by the promising progress thus far. Results and learnings of this pilot project will lay the foundation for our goal to achieve 100 percent carbon neutrality for all LCL shipments worldwide by 2030,” said Jan Harnisch, the newly appointed global Co-CEO of Rhenus Air & Ocean. The pilot project is the first step in the Rhenus strategy to neutralise the carbon emissions of its LCL product by 2030, which was announced in late 2021. Future plans for Rhenus include opening more carbon-neutral trade lanes, expanding its sustainability product offerings and actively researching effective ways to efficiently reduce emissions.


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