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Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Crane Market Outlook, Powering Industrial Lifting with Precision, Safety, and Smart Automation
The single girder EOT crane segment dominates the market due to its cost-effectiveness and adaptability in small to medium manufacturing setups. Geographically, the Asia-Pacific region leads the market, with China and India spearheading demand. Their leadership is attributed to substantial infrastructure development, expanding manufacturing bases, and strong governmental support for industrial automation initiatives
French Manufacturing Sector Grows for First Time Since 2023
France’s manufacturing sector ended a 2 1/2-year slump, offering some hope for the euro-zone’s second-biggest economy as it grapples with a renewed bout of political turbulence.
S&P Global’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 50.4 in August from 48.2 in July, bringing it above the 50 threshold separating growth from contraction for the first time since January 2023.
Crane used for Chandrayaan-3 mission manufactured by Tata Steel Jamshedpur
Tata Steel is part of the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3, as the Company’s state-of-the-art crane technology enabled the assembly of the mission’s “Fat Boy” – LVM3-M4 rocket. The advanced crane was manufactured at Tata Growth Shop in Jamshedpur, said a press communiqué issued by Tata Steel.
EMH Cranes completes 30-tonne EOT crane installation in Bangalore, India
EMH Cranes & Components has recently installed a 30-tonne double girder electric overhead travelling (EOT) crane in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
The new crane is equipped with an electric wire rope hoist and is designed for maximum load span and high-speed operation, ensuring safety and reliability. According to the company, it has undergone comprehensive load testing and performance certification.
Major EoT/HoT vulnerability can bring trains to sudden stops
More than 12 years after the issue was first reported, the Association of American Railroads is replacing an insecure railroad protocol that can be abused to engage brakes and bring trains to sudden stops anywhere across North America.
The issue impacts a radio protocol that links locomotives (Head-of-Train) to devices mounted on the last wagon, a flashing red light known in the industry as an End-of-Train device or a FRED (Flashing Red End Device)
