by Christian Tull | Feb 14, 2026 | Ergonomics & Technology
Manufacturing HR teams face an uncomfortable mathematical reality: traditional hiring criteria exclude the majority of working-age adults from consideration for material handling positions. When job requirements demand repeatedly lifting 50, 75, or 100 pounds...
by Christian Tull | Jan 8, 2026 | Ergonomics & Technology
Electric vehicle battery assembly has created an ergonomic crisis that traditional material handling equipment cannot solve. Battery packs for passenger vehicles weigh between 454 and 900 kilograms, while individual modules requiring repeated handling throughout...
by Christopher Boos | Jan 8, 2026 | Ergonomics & Technology
North American manufacturing confronts an existential workforce challenge. As of April 2025, over 313,000 durable goods manufacturing positions remain unfilled despite aggressive recruiting efforts, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Baby Boomers are retiring...
by Christian Tull | Jan 8, 2026 | Ergonomics & Technology
Musculoskeletal disorders represent manufacturing’s most persistent and costly injury category. Back injuries, shoulder strains, and repetitive motion damage account for more workplace disability claims than any other cause, creating a crisis that traditional...
