Making Sense of Automation BEA Sensors
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Join BEA’s field experts as they interview guests and dive deep into the world of automation. Our podcast offers listeners insider access and an opportunity to learn about the challenges and resources in automated technology. From retail, healthcare and industrial environments, Making Sense of Automation gives a refreshing take on how automation impacts our daily lives, from pedestrian & equipment safety to energy savings and convenience.
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Bonus Episode - Advances In Door 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.
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Beyond Low-Energy Doors: Setting up for Success in Security & Egress Applications
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 -
Bonus Episode - Robotics Business Spotlight
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. -
Decoding UL 325 & Entrapment Protection Requirements (Part 2)
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 -
Decoding UL 325 & Entrapment Protection Requirements (Part 1)
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 -
Codes & Standards: What Does it Mean for Industrial Doors & Commercial Gates
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.
Topics covered include:
Basic understanding of building codes and standards
Review of prevailing or legally binding document(s)
Breakdown explaining installation height of photo eyes
Why the placement of a gate opener is a safety concern