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Ekso Bionics Unveils EVO, a New Lighter Weight Exoskeleton for Construction

Construction Junkie

Their goal with the EVO is to help reduce shoulder, neck, and back injuries from overhead work, repetitive tasks, and overexertion. Perhaps even more importantly, the EVO is compatible with standard safety harnesses when working from heights. The EksoVest retailed for about $7,000 and weighed 9.5

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Hilti Officially Releases EXO-01 Exoskeleton, Names Price

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Earlier this month, Hilti officially released the exoskeleton, announced more details, and published its retail price on their website. The Hilti EXO-01 Overhead Exoskeleton is designed to reduce the stress of overhead work on the wearer’s arm, back, and shoulder muscles. Is this something you’d like your company to try?

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The high cost of low maintenance

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This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The total estimated cost of the repair was $700,000.