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Pneumatic vs. Electric vs. Hydraulic Manipulators: Which Is Right for Your Application?

by Evan M | Jul 22, 2026 | Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions

Key TakeawaysPneumatic manipulators run on compressed shop air, require no software or servo controls, and typically cost the least to install and maintain.Electric manipulators offer precise, programmable positioning but require servo motors, controllers, and more...

2.1 Million Manufacturing Jobs at Stake: How Smart Lifting Equipment Bridges the Labor Gap

by Jen H | Mar 31, 2026 | Ergonomic Material Handling Solutions

American manufacturing is staring down a workforce crisis with no simple resolution on the horizon. An estimated 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 according to research from the Manufacturing Institute, with the potential economic cost reaching...