New Generation of Safe Sliding Table Saws at IWF 2022

Two new safety sliding table saws that stop cutting when hands approach the blade have been introduced at IWF 2022. Altendorf Group America introduced Hand Guard technology, a non-contact safety system which uses machine vision combined with artificial intelligence to detect when an operator’s hand moves within the danger zone near the saw blade. It […]

Altendorf Debuts Hand Guard Saw Safety System

The Altendorf Group (IWF Booth B4835) is redefining the safety standard with sliding table saws – HAND GUARD A car without Airbags in 2022? Definitely unimaginable. A sliding table saw without an AI and camera-based safety system to effectively prevent injuries? Also no longer an option in the not-too-distant future. HAND GUARD is now certified […]

Altendorf Saw Safety Wins German Technology Award

Minden, Germany—Minden, Germany-based Altendorf GmbH won over a 12-member jury with its novel safety system for sliding table saws in the category “Industry and Crafts.” This is an important area of development as a workers’ hands are only a few centimeters away from the high-speed rotating saw blade when they guide workpieces during sawing operations. […]