Producing a car is a complex process. A car can be made up of parts from over 4,000 different suppliers. All these elements have to be stored on a single site. This wide range of components and parts arrives by road or rail, and has to be unloaded and stored at a single production site. The parts used for the chassis are delivered to one area, while those for the bodywork to another. The repetitive movements involved in handling these components demand physical effort, and are an essential and time-consuming part of the process.

During assembly operations on automotive assembly lines, speed and precision are the keys to profitability. Lifting equipment on assembly lines must facilitate work flow as much as possible, and ensure that parts are handled safely. Lifting must be extremely precise and safe, so that assembly line operators can work precisely and safely.

The many components and parts that make up a modern automobile don't come to life in a boardroom. Manufacturing these components is a complex and demanding process. TAWI lifting solutions can help ensure maximum efficiency and safety at every stage of the manufacturing process, from the production and manufacture of individual parts and modules to the final assembly of these components into the finished automobile.

TAWI's wide range of vacuum lifting solutions enables automakers and their suppliers to manage the movement, lifting and placement of components faster and more reliably than ever before.

Car parts are often bulky or irregular in shape, making them unsuitable for conventional storage - and conventional lifting solutions. TAWI's range of vacuum lifting devices makes it easy to store and retrieve these parts, from exhaust pipes to windshields, batteries to component boxes - handling them is easier than ever. A TAWI system can be customized to suit any storage operation, providing a space-saving, ergonomic and easy-to-use solution.

Unloading cartons from containers? Allow your staff to reach each carton and lift it ergonomically, from the top to the bottom of the container, without losing pace. Handling heavier goods such as large bags or car tires? No problem.

With mobile vacuum lifting systems, anyone can handle heavy goods, and lifting 80 kg will seem easy.

As one of the world's fastest-growing industries, the logistics industry faces a number of challenges. The steady increase in online shopping offers great potential, but also brings with it pressure to deliver goods ever faster and more reliably. The modern online shopper expects goods to be delivered quickly and without damage. Logistics centers need to speed up their workflows while improving their reliability.

The challenge of ergonomic and efficient order picking in warehouses is a constant battle for many companies. Often, a variety of goods with different weights and shapes have to be selected, requiring a flexible and simple lifting device. Check out this guide to efficient order picking to find out more.

Another challenge when using elevator systems for order picking is to be able to reach all the objects on a pallet, from top to bottom and from inside to outside points. TAWI's latest lifting innovation, theEasy Reach tool , makes this possible.

The weighing room is the gateway to manufacturing and an important transition point for materials arriving from a warehouse and entering the processing area. Handling at this stage of the process is crucial to ensure continuous manufacturing. By paying particular attention to the layout, equipment and operations in the weighing room, you set the stage for an efficient manufacturing process.

• PHARMA Safe and ergonomic weighing
• stainless steel and ATEX lifting tools
• Improved ergonomics and safety

The manufacture of pharmaceutical products is a sensitive process, not least because of the delicate handling of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and raw materials, which must not be contaminated under any circumstances. To maintain a safe environment, production processes often take place in protected cleanrooms. Cleanrooms are designed to maintain extremely low levels of particles such as dust, airborne organisms or vaporized particles. All equipment used in cleanrooms must be designed to minimize air contamination and be very easy to clean.

The pharmaceutical industry is a sensitive environment, leaving no room for errors, whether in production or packaging. Every stage of pharmaceutical production and packaging is closely monitored and governed by strict sanitary rules. Uniformity, cleanliness and sterility are among the prerogatives standardized to guarantee good manufacturing practices. But in a competitive and constantly evolving industry, efficiency and continuity of productivity are of paramount importance. To maintain an uninterrupted, efficient workflow in terms of production and packaging, a reliable lifting system is a must.

The TAWI baggage lift is the ultimate solution for transferring baggage between baggage conveyors or carousels and AKEs and/or open carts.

Powered by an electric pump, the TAWI vacuum lifter becomes a flexible, ergonomic and durable extension of the user's arm. It can also easily lift cardboard and metal boxes, backpacks and luggage. TAWI vacuum lifting equipment helps airport and port handlers to become more efficient and ergonomic.

At many airports, checked-in baggage is automatically transported and conveyed to chutes by the airport's sortation system. Baggage is then transferred from the chutes to carts, where it is transported to the aircraft. The area where baggage is transferred from the chutes to the carts is generally characterized by low ceilings, and sometimes also by limited working space.

For port departures, luggage is usually transferred from a conveyor belt to open carts, which are then transported to the cruise ship.

At airports, suspect baggage is directed from the Explosives Detection System to a Baggage Clearing Area (CBRA), where it must be lifted and moved from a conveyor belt to an inspection station. After inspection, the security agent must place the baggage on the conveyor belt towards the exit. Before TAWI's solutions for CBRA rooms, these tasks were performed manually, resulting in injuries and reduced productivity.

CBRA rooms are often airport-specific. Reduced heights, tight spaces and working around pillars require extremely flexible lifting solutions. TAWI's vacuum lifting equipment, specially developed for CBRA halls, makes it possible to lift and transfer baggage in confined spaces, while avoiding injury and increasing productivity.

Air freight is transported all over the world in cargo aircraft, usually loaded with loading units (ULDs) or containers and pallets. Before the freight is loaded onto the aircraft, it has to be sorted and loaded into a ULD, an operation which also includes the transfer of air freight between pallets and open containers.

After the aircraft has been unloaded, the cargo must be unloaded from the ULDs and transferred to the appropriate load-carrying devices for the next transport within the airport. These loading, unloading and sorting processes are often carried out simultaneously, resulting in musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive strain, reduced productivity and increased sick leave.