eforthink pushes UWB forklift collision warning systems for industrial safety

eforthink is promoting UWB-based forklift anti-collision systems for warehouses, factories and logistics sites in China and beyond. The technology is designed to warn workers and operators before close calls turn into collisions, while also supporting real-time location tracking and geofencing.

Why it matters: - Forklift-related close calls are a persistent safety risk in warehouses, factories and logistics facilities where workers and vehicles share the same space. - eforthink’s UWB-based approach aims to add an electronic warning layer on top of traditional controls such as lanes, signs, mirrors, lighting and operator training. - The same infrastructure can also support real-time location tracking, geofencing and traffic analysis across industrial sites.

What happened: - eforthink introduced its forklift anti-collision system positioning itself as a China leading forklift anti collision system supplier. - The company said the system uses Ultra-Wideband technology to detect proximity risks between forklifts and pedestrians before collisions occur. - The product pitch centers on warehouses, factories and logistics facilities with dense traffic and limited visibility. - More information about the company’s forklift anti-collision systems, UWB products and industrial RTLS solutions is available at the company’s announcement.

The details: - The system combines UWB ranging base stations mounted on forklifts with wearable tags carried by personnel. - Safety thresholds can be configured for a facility’s operating needs. - When distance falls below the selected range, the system can trigger audible and visual warnings. - Wearable tags can also alert personnel directly, creating a two-sided warning mechanism. - The system is designed for vehicle-to-vehicle warning, personnel-to-vehicle warning and blind-corner protection. - eforthink says the system supports positioning and ranging precision of up to 10 cm under specified application conditions. - The system includes anti-multipath capability for environments with metal structures and equipment. - The broader hardware lineup includes UWB tags, anchors, modules and positioning hardware for industrial and IoT use. - The UWB Outdoor Ranging Host serves as a vehicle-side device and combines distance measurement, positioning and configurable audio-visual alarms. - The device is built for industrial use with anti-multipath performance, low-power operation and IP65 protection. - Documented operating temperature range is -20°C to 60°C. - Communication interfaces include RS485 and digital I/O. - Personnel-side options include wearable positioning tags, multi-functional tags and helmet locator tags.

Between the lines: - The pitch reflects a shift from simple collision alerts to broader industrial RTLS deployments. - Real-time location data can help managers review movement patterns, investigate events and improve traffic flow. - Video integration can add context by linking position data with surveillance systems. - eforthink is framing forklift safety as part of a wider digital infrastructure rather than a standalone alarm product. - The company’s portfolio also spans AOA, GNSS and RSSI, which gives industrial customers multiple positioning options depending on site layout and operational needs.

What's next: - The company is positioning the forklift system for warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics centers and other industrial sites that need visibility into people, vehicles and assets. - eforthink says its wider product and solution portfolio covers industrial RTLS, logistics, automotive applications, forklift safety, healthcare and asset tracking. - Future deployments are likely to focus on combining proximity warning, real-time positioning and location-based management within a single site architecture.

The bottom line: - eforthink is betting that forklift safety will increasingly depend on precise indoor positioning, not just operator awareness and physical barriers.