Making Sense of Automation

In this bonus episode, BEA’s industrial and vehicle solutions Segment Manager, Mike Fowler, discusses the advancements of industrial door technology with Jon Schumacher of Rite-Hite Doors. Learn how to understand the factors that go into leveraging automated doors in various facilities, such as door automation basics, the rise of safety regulations, and what it means to go beyond the opening and closing function. This session originally aired on “Advances in Door Automation [https://www.ritehite.com/en/am/news/2022/podcasts/episode-27-rite-from-the-source]” by Rite From The Source.

Low-energy operated doors allow individuals with limited mobility to access or exit a building more  easily. For a successful installation, a technician must account for  building codes, industry-standard safety practices, and the needs of the facility. Join us as we speak with Mike Knowlton, President of  Paradise Doors. We’ll discuss common requests, balancing functionality  with demands and breakdown of security & egress applications. Topics Covered Include: * Difference between Power-Assist, Low Energy & Full Power Operators * How to balance the functionality & building code requirements of low-energy operated doors * Breakdown of Security & Means of Egress Applications

In this bonus episode, hosted by Pittsburgh Robotics Network, Tim Chiappetta, VP of Business Development at BEA Sensors Americas, interviews Jim Rock, CEO of Seegrid Corporation about the victories and challenges of creating a successful business, expanding into new markets and building an innovative culture within a company. Join these industry experts as they examine how to determine market fit, why culture leads business growth and the value of customers driving R&D in a marketplace guided by problem-solving and automated technology.

Whether in a fast-paced environment or utilizing heavy equipment or accessing points in a secure location, we're faced with potential dangers. Codes and standards exist to help protect pedestrians and these types of settings from unnecessary harm. Join UL's Steve Kuscsik as we discuss the UL 325 standard and entrapment protection requirements. We will break down this standard and the intricate safety aspects to help you navigate in the field. Topics covered include: * Understanding entrapment zones and entrapment protection for gate operators * When is external entrapment protection required? * A look into the different tests required to receive UL recognition

Whether in a fast-paced environment or utilizing heavy equipment or accessing points in a secure location, we're faced with potential dangers. Codes and standards exist to help protect pedestrians and these types of settings from unnecessary harm. Join UL's Steve Kuscsik as we discuss the UL 325 standard and entrapment protection requirements. We will break down this standard and the intricate safety aspects to help you navigate in the field. Topics covered include: * What is a Standard, and what does UL 325 cover? * The three areas of entrapment protection for residential garage door operators * Smart technology & unattended operation for residential garage door openers * The mounting height of a photo-eye for residential or commercial overhead garage doors * Why monitored external entrapment devices are required for commercial door operators