Healthcare Supply Chain Management, Infrastructure & Services

New Yorker Electronics has announced its release of the new Polytron devices PFMUIC700 Series of AC-DC power supplies designed for medical applications. Polytron Devices, a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom DC-DC converters, switching power supplies and linear power modules, has introduced a 700W series of 12V, 15V, 24V, 28V and 48V power supplies.

Over the last two years, manufacturers have increasingly realised that to keep their skilled workforce in place, they must look after the ‘whole person’ – nice working facilities are no longer enough.

Datalogic has announced that Newbaze Ireland Nutrition is using Datalogic’s MX-E processor, E100 cameras and Matrix 300N barcode readers for machine vision at its new facility in Carrickmacross, County Monahan. This state-of-the-art facility is designed for dry blending of infant and follow-on milk formula.

As employees across the UK are to set to embark on their return to the workplace following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in July, new research reveals that many commuters are reluctant to return to their place of work in the coming months, mainly due to increased concern over infection control and social distancing on the daily commute.

Using robot technology from OnRobot, the students built an automation solution that eliminates worker exposure to the nylon powder used for 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Exposure to the nylon powder is harmful as workers may inhale, ingest or accidentally rub it into their eyes while working. The Lancaster students’ solution reduces worker exposure and eliminates associated health risks.

By Jeff Broth, freelance writer

With the Covid-19 pandemic still wreaking havoc worldwide, the vaccine rollout has long been seen as one of the few viable solutions that will allow us to effectively navigate our way out of the situation and perhaps restore some form of normalcy, eventually.

A new app has been launched to turn smartphones into personal safety devices that provide live, round the clock assistance for logistics and road transport professionals travelling to and from their place of work.

An annual international study exploring the attitudes and habits of deskless workers – everyone from care managers, lorry drivers and supermarket cashiers to warehouse operatives and restaurant staff - paints a fragmented UK picture of understaffing, high pressure, stressful working, and a lack of appreciation.

We recently passed the year mark of the coronavirus pandemic. Do you know how your employees are feeling?

Almost half of managers in the manufacturing sector have experienced burnout at work because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a sixth considering quitting their job as a result, according to new research from not-for-profit healthcare provider, Benenden Health.