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Straightpoint pioneers Bluetooth technology
A new Bluetooth app for smart devices is now available for download and easy connection to the manufacturer’s recently launched range of load cells that boast the same technology.
Magnetek offers Flex EX2 wireless controls
Magnetek is now offering next Generation Flex EX2 wireless controls for use in material handling, overhead crane and industrial applications. 
Severe weather guidance at Miami conference
Preparing tower cranes for extreme weather will be a key topic at the Tower Cranes North America (TCNA) conference
Winch remote control order
Weimer Skogsteknik & Hydraulik has ordered an Åkerströms Björbo remote control system to control winches 
CP Automation stocks Magnetek
CP Automation has become a Magnetek stockist and can now supply customisable, intergrated product packages
Remote controls: master and servant
Safety is the main reason for using a radio remote control on a crane and, by definition, safety is the prime concern for all aspects of the system’s design and specification. Christian Shelton reports
Timars choose Akerströms remote controls
Port equipment manufacturer and supplier Timars, based in Sweden, has chosen Akerströms for a major remote control order worth around SEK 900,000 (approximately US$ 105,000)
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
Autec rolls out transmitter updates
At Bauma Italian manufacturer of remote controls Autec will show enhancements to its Air Series and FJM and FJR radio remote transmitters
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
A bright idea
Crane lighting packages are an asset in the set up and tear down of mobile cranes.
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
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