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” 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.

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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.

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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.

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Laws, building codes and standards shape how safe and efficient industries operate. But it can get confusing when trying to decipher the difference and the implications of each. For industrial doors and commercial gates, UL 325 and the International Building Code play a crucial role in determining best practices when completing an installation.

Join us as Jeff Dunham, BEA’s Codes & Standards Manager guides us through the nuances and necessity of standards and building codes for industrial doors and commercial gates.

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Automatic pedestrian doors provide access control, improve accessibility and traffic flow, provide convenience, and assist in energy costs. But there's more to it than choosing and installing the right door system.  Andrew Anderson, an AAADM-Certified Inspector at Roy C., Inc., will  walk us through how to maintain a door for long-term operation and industry-standard safety practices.

Topics covered include applying A156.10 and A156.19, inspecting with a safety-first mindset and setting up the end user for success.

With carriers arriving at the loading dock, forklifts driving through overhead doors, and pedestrians navigating safe walking areas, a warehouse or distribution facility functions on non-stop activity. There are safety training, malfunctioning doors, and inclement weather too. Join us as we examine challenges in warehouse facilities.

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Technology varies in sensing automation, from infrared to microwave to LASER-based Time-of-Flight. It can be challenging to keep up with the nuances and ideal applications for each. Microwave motion technology is commonly used in food distribution, car dealerships and pharmaceutical clean rooms, to name a few. Join us and our guest, Jim Cavers, as we discuss how to train employees and combat interferences of microwave motion technology.

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From the public entrance to operating rooms, healthcare workers, patients and visitors use automatic doors to navigate the facility. Michelle, a healthcare practitioner, joins us to discuss how her daily routine has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and automatic door challenges commonly found in hospitals.

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