
MākuSafe® News

PRESS RELEASE MākuSafe® Launches Scout™: A Data-Driven Breakthrough for Forklift & Pedestrian Safety
West Des Moines, IA – February 18, 2025 – Forklift and powered industrial vehicle (PIV) incidents remain one of the most serious safety risks in industrial environments. Today, MākuSafe®, a leader in connected worker technology, announces the launch of MākuSafe Scout™, a revolutionary solution that uses real-time data to identify

MākuSafe at Midwest Women in Safety Conference
Join Leah Westerkamp from Team MākuSafe at the Midwest Women in Safety Conference 2024: Shaping the Future with Compliance and Safety Leah will be joining a panel discussion from 1 – 1:45 p.m. | Speaker Session 3Track 1: Panel Discussion – Artificial Intelligence Midwest Women in Safety Conference 2024: Shaping

Spotlight on Safety: MākuSafe Leads the Charge in Smart Manufacturing’s October Issue
Jon Reneberg highlights MakuSafe’s role in advancing worker safety through wearable technology. MakuSafe’s devices monitor environmental factors such as air quality, heat, noise, and physical exertion, helping identify hazards in real-time. Their analytics platform provides a dashboard of this data, allowing companies to take immediate action. Notably, MakuSafe stresses that

Revolutionizing Worker Safety: MākuSafe’s Impact at the 2024 NSC Congress
This year, MākuSafe made a significant mark at the NSC Congress, participating not only as an exhibitor on the expo floor but also in the Safety Tech Pavilion. As a proud partner in the NSC TechHub Marketplace and the WorkToZero initiative, MākuSafe took part in the prestigious Safety Innovation Challenge,

MākuSafe’s Shines as a Finalist in the NSC Safety Innovation Challenge
At this year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo, MakuSafe was honored to be chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Safety Innovation Challenge. Selected by Senior Safety Leader Guests through a VIP special invitation, MakuSafe’s groundbreaking technology was showcased during the keynote address to thousands of attendees on the final

MākuSafe’s Aaron Johnson to Speak at CIRAS
We’re excited to announce that Aaron Johnson, MakuSafe’s Managing Director of International Business Development, will be presenting at the CIRAS event on October 10th. His session, titled “Safety, Quality & Productivity: The Intersection of Industry 4.0, AI, and Your Frontline Workforce,” will explore the future of smart factories and the

MākuSafe at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo
MakuSafe is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, taking place from September 16th to 18th. Join us at booth #2535 to learn more about how our wearable technology is transforming workplace safety. You can also find us at our kiosk

Join MākuSafe at the National Safety Council Webinar
We are excited to announce that Tom West, Vice President of MakuSafe, will be a featured presenter at an upcoming webinar hosted by the National Safety Council on September 11 at 11:00 am CST. This event will focus on how leading solutions providers, including MakuSafe, successfully transition from pilot programs

MākuSafe Announces Strategic Promotions to Enhance Client and Partner Services
West Des Moines, IA – [Sept. 1, 2024] – MakuSafe, a leading provider of innovative wearable technology designed to enhance workplace safety, is proud to announce two significant team promotions aimed at better serving its clients and partners as the company continues its rapid growth. Michael Kenny, who has been

MākuSafe’s Tom West Presenting at Hawkeye on Safety Conference
On September 5, 2024, the annual Hawkeye on Safety conference in Coralville, IA, will once again bring together professionals dedicated to workplace health and safety. This event is a vital platform for sharing life-saving information and offering key networking opportunities for workers from all industries. The conference is known for

MākuSafe Secures Investment from InnoVenture Iowa: A Major Boost for Wearable Tech
MākuSafe is thrilled to announce that it has received significant investment from InnoVenture Iowa, the state’s first publicly-funded venture capital fund. This marks a pivotal moment for MākuSafe as we continue to innovate and enhance our wearable technology designed to improve safety for laborers across various industries. The story behind

MākuSafe Corp. Announces Promotion of Todd Sutphen to President
Todd Sutphen, President at MākuSafe Corp. West Des Moines, IA – [08.16.2024] – MākuSafe Corp. is excited to announce the promotion of Todd Sutphen to the role of President. This strategic decision comes as MākuSafe continues to lead the wearable safety tech space with its cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance