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Key takeaways
Neoditech designs and manufactures four complementary ergonomic lifting equipment solutions for industry, covering loads from 10 to 200 kg: the SCARA manipulator arm (PARTS 50 kg and TITAN 100 kg), the Mobile Jib Crane (70 kg and 100 kg), the Mobile Order Picker (50 kg and 100 kg), and the ERGO360° ergonomic positioner (100 to 200 kg).
All four solutions are mobile and repositionable without permanent infrastructure: no civil engineering, no floor fixation required, moved between workstations in minutes.
According to the HSE, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for 27% of all work-related ill health in Great Britain, with 511,000 workers affected in 2024/25.
Each solution is manufactured in France, CE marked, and compliant with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Bosch, Air Liquide, Siemens Gamesa, ABB, SKF, Tetra Pack, Atlantic and BIC rely on Neoditech equipment across their production facilities to protect operators while sustaining output rates.
The same constraints, across every sector: what industrial handling really costs you
Across mechanical engineering, chemicals, energy, electronics and industrial logistics, the same realities repeat: loads between 10 and 200 kg handled dozens of times per shift, confined spaces that rule out bulky solutions, zero tolerance for damage on machined or finished surfaces, structural MSD risk driven by repetitive manual gestures, and mounting pressure from an ageing workforce and persistent recruitment difficulties. No single fixed solution covers this full range of situations. That is precisely why Neoditech engineered four complementary industrial material handling equipment solutions, each dimensioned for a specific type of operation.
Repetitive loads: the primary driver of MSDs in UK manufacturing
The HSE reports that musculoskeletal disorders account for 27% of all work-related ill health cases in Great Britain, with over half a million workers affected annually. In every industrial sector, the repetitive handling of loads between 10 and 200 kg is the primary MSD risk factor. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 place a clear duty on employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, assess residual risk, and reduce it as far as possible. Training alone does not solve this: MSD prevention in manufacturing is built at workstation design stage, by mechanising the dangerous gestures.
No two workstations are the same
Confined access inside machine tools, low rack rails in warehouses, heavy subassemblies to orient for inspection, parts to transfer between production zones: no two workstations present identical constraints. A single fixed ergonomic handling solution cannot cover this diversity. Mobile equipment that repositions in minutes adapts to each configuration without constraining production organisation. That flexibility is the starting point of every Neoditech design.
Protecting operators does not mean slowing production
Ergonomics and production performance are not trade-offs. A properly equipped workstation protects the operator from MSDs and sustains output rate at the end of a shift, when fatigue accumulates and unassisted manual handling becomes both slower and more dangerous. This is the central positioning of Neoditech: zero compromise between operator safety and workshop throughput.
One shared mobile architecture across all four solutions
All Neoditech equipment shares the same design principle: no permanent infrastructure required. No civil engineering, no ceiling rails, no fixed external power supply. Three base configurations are available depending on the level of flexibility your workshop demands:
Autonomous electric wheel base. The operator moves the equipment independently, without effort, from one workstation to another or between workshops. Ideal for facilities where configurations change between production runs or product families.
Pallet truck base. An intermediate solution for workshops already equipped with a pallet truck. Rapid repositioning between production zones, with no additional investment.
Floor-fixed base. For permanent, high-cadence workstations: the equipment is anchored, repeatability is maximised, and each cycle follows an identical trajectory.
This mobility is not an option: it is the base architecture of every Neoditech solution. Your production evolves, your equipment adapts, with no building work and no downtime.
Four solutions to cover every industrial handling operation
From precision insertion in confined spaces to orienting heavy subassemblies, from rack picking under low rails to straightforward inter-zone transfers: the four Neoditech solutions cover the complete spectrum of industrial material handling equipment needs, whatever your workshop configuration.
SCARA manipulator arm
SWL up to
100Kg
Typical operations: insertion inside machine tools, confined space handling, frontal grip on assembly lines, loading and unloading machining centres.
Mobile Jib Crane
SWL up to
100Kg
Typical operations: pick and place between production zones, goods-in unloading, assembly station supply, inter-workshop transfers.
Mobile Order Picker
SWL up to
100Kg
Picking packages and parts from racks and from under the beams, preparing orders in the warehouse or on the production floor…
ERGO360° ergonomic positioner
SWL up to
200Kg
Holding and positioning heavy parts for quality control, deburring, and finishing on all sides…
Choosing the right solution: SCARA, Mobile Jib Crane, Mobile Order Picker or ERGO360°
| Solution | SWL | Usage logic | Ideal for | Key advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCARA manipulator arm | 50 or 100 kg | Precision and finesse: frontal approach, working in confined spaces inside machine tools, millimetre insertion and positioning | Operations requiring precision and fine movements, confined space access, frontal approach, working inside machine tools | Compact design, millimetre precision, custom gripper, reproducible motion |
| Mobile jib crane | 70 or 100 kg | Simple pick and place: lifting, moving and setting down parts with a fully mobile solution | Simple pick and place of heavy parts, transfers between areas, without millimetre precision constraints | Full mobility without infrastructure, 350° rotation, adjustable height 2.5 to 3.8 m, no external power supply required |
| Mobile order picker | 50 or 100 kg | Rack picking: frontal or vertical approach from 467 mm off the ground, under rack beams, compatible with all electric pallet trucks | Picking operations in racks, under beams, in warehouse or production, 1,000 battery cycles | Frontal approach from 467 mm, compatible with all electric pallet trucks, 1,000-cycle autonomy, 5 gripper families |
| ERGO360° ergonomic positioner | 100 to 200 kg | Holding and orienting: keeping a heavy part at any angle for inspection, assembly and deburring operations | Holding parts up to 200 kg, 360° orientation for quality control, assembly, deburring and wiring on all faces | 360° rotation via foot pedal, stable hold up to 200 kg, access to all faces, mobile half-moon base |
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Four applications, four precise answers
Financing your investment: UK routes to consider
Investing in industrial handling solutions that reduce MSD risk can qualify for several UK financial mechanisms. Consult your accountant or relevant authority to confirm eligibility for your specific situation.
HSE improvement notice compliance: where HSE issues an improvement notice related to manual handling risk, capital investment in compliant ergonomic equipment may attract accelerated tax treatment and supports demonstrable RIDDOR compliance.
Healthy Working Lives (Scotland): Public Health Scotland’s Healthy Working Lives service provides free workplace health guidance and signposting for Scottish employers seeking to reduce MSD risk, including advice on equipment selection and risk assessment.
Insurance premium reductions: a sustained reduction in MSD-related claims directly lowers employer liability insurance premiums over time. Documented investment in ergonomic lifting equipment strengthens your position with insurers.
Capital allowances: ergonomic lifting equipment qualifies as plant and machinery under UK tax law. Companies can claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) up to £1 million or full expensing at 100% on qualifying main-rate plant and machinery purchases, deducting the full cost in the year of purchase.
Consult your accountant or HMRC guidance on capital allowances for the conditions applicable to your business.
Why Neoditech?
Why industrial manufacturers choose Neoditech: precision, accountability, speed
Neoditech has been designing and manufacturing its own equipment in France since 2007. That single-source model changes the relationship with industrial clients in concrete terms: the gripper is engineered in-house, adapted to your specific part, documented and delivered with the equipment. The references speak for themselves: Bosch, Air Liquide, Siemens Gamesa, ABB, SKF, Tetra Pack, Atlantic and BIC impose strict requirements on precision, traceability and surface quality that only a manufacturer controlling the full production chain can consistently meet. Neoditech teams work on site with minimal disruption, adapt to your production constraints and deliver complete technical documentation.
What you get in practice:
Free on-site workstation analysis, with no commitment, to qualify your requirement before any purchasing decision
Custom gripper engineered by the Neoditech team for your specific part and operation
Manufacturing in France, controlled lead times, single point of contact from design to delivery
Installation in a few hours, on-site operator training on the same day
CE marking, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, full technical documentation
What our solutions do not cover
We are direct about the limits of our equipment.
Loads above 100 kg for the SCARA TITAN, Mobile Jib Crane 100 and Mobile Order Picker 100. Beyond this threshold, the ERGO360° positioner (up to 200 kg) or a dedicated lifting system is better dimensioned for your application.
Loads above 200 kg for the ERGO360°. An overhead crane or powered hoist is more appropriate for loads exceeding this limit.
Full automation without an operator. Our equipment keeps the operator central to the process: they guide, position and control. For fully autonomous lines with no human intervention, a robotics integrator is better placed to help.
Long-distance transfers (tens of metres). A conveyor or AGV is better dimensioned than our solutions for these movements.
The choice depends on the nature of the operation and the load involved. Choose the SCARA arm when your operation demands positioning precision: inserting parts into a machine tool, working in a confined space, frontal grip on an assembly line. Its compact articulated architecture reaches where no other solution can. Choose the Mobile Jib Crane when you need to lift, move and deposit heavy parts between zones without millimetre precision: its total mobility and absence of infrastructure make it the natural tool for goods-in and station supply. Choose the Mobile Order Picker when your operators pick parts or parcels from racks, under low rails, in a warehouse or production workshop: frontal grip from 467 mm and 1,000 cycles per charge cover a full shift. Choose the ERGO360° when operators must access all faces of a heavy subassembly (up to 200 kg) for quality control, deburring, assembly or wiring. All four solutions are complementary and frequently coexist in the same facility.
Yes. Mobility is the base architecture of every Neoditech solution, not an add-on. Depending on the base configuration selected, the equipment moves independently via its autonomous electric wheel base, via a standard pallet truck, or reinstalls on a new site in a few hours with no civil engineering and no fixed external power supply. Equipment purchased for one workshop can be redeployed to another workstation or another site if your organisation changes, without structural modification. This flexibility is particularly valued by manufacturers managing multiple production sites or regularly reconfiguring their workshop layouts.
Installation of a Neoditech solution takes a few hours. No civil engineering is required: no floor drilling, no heavy fixings, no complex electrical connection. Operator training is carried out on site on the same day. The lead time between order and commissioning depends on manufacturing time, which varies according to configuration and the custom gripper specification. Contact our team for a precise lead time based on your requirements.
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. Neoditech solutions are powered handling assistants designed to integrate into existing production environments without modifying machines or processes. The custom gripper is engineered by the Neoditech team to match the exact geometry of your part and the constraints of your workstation. The Mobile Order Picker is compatible with all electric pallet truck models on the market. The Mobile Jib Crane and SCARA arm require no permanent fixation and no external power supply. A free on-site workstation analysis confirms compatibility before any purchasing commitment.
Several routes are worth exploring with your accountant or relevant authority. UK capital allowances allow companies to claim the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) up to £1 million, or full expensing at 100%, on qualifying plant and machinery purchases including ergonomic lifting equipment, deducting the full cost in the year of purchase. Consult HMRC guidance on capital allowances for the conditions applicable to your business structure. HSE improvement notice compliance can support the business case for accelerated investment where manual handling risk has been formally identified. Healthy Working Lives (Scotland) provides free workplace health guidance and MSD prevention support for Scottish employers, including signposting to relevant resources. Reduced MSD claims over time also translate into lower employer liability insurance premiums. Confirm eligibility and applicable conditions directly with HMRC, your insurer or the relevant authority.
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Your operators handle more than they should: act before the next MSD claim
Operators across UK manufacturing handle loads between 10 and 200 kg, dozens of times per shift, in configurations that change daily. Every unassisted manual handling gesture is an MSD in preparation. Every MSD claim means lost time, replacement costs and, often, an experienced operator who does not return to the same role. Neoditech visits your site, analyses your workstation free of charge and without commitment, then proposes the solution matched to your load, your space and your throughput requirement.
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Neoditech: your partner for ergonomic lifting equipment in industry
Since 2007, Neoditech has designed and manufactured in France four complementary industrial material handling equipment solutions for industry. Our equipment combines ergonomics with production performance: protecting your operators does not come at the cost of your throughput, and sustaining your throughput does not come at the cost of your operators. Present in France and across Europe, we work with the most demanding industrial manufacturers. Protect your operators. Sustain your production rates.
We design solutions that combine ergonomics and productivity. Our equipment enables manufacturers to improve operator safety while optimizing their production processes. Neoditech is also :
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Useful sources
HSE: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders statistics, Great Britain 2024/25: MSDs account for 27% of all work-related ill health cases; 511,000 workers affected in 2024/25.
HSE: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, guidance and overview: employer duties to avoid, assess and reduce manual handling risk.
HSE: L23 Manual Handling, Guidance on Regulations: the primary regulatory guidance document for manual handling in UK workplaces.
GOV.UK: Capital allowances, plant and machinery: AIA up to £1 million and full expensing rules for qualifying equipment purchases.
Healthy Working Lives (Scotland): free workplace health guidance and MSD prevention support for Scottish employers.