MākuSafe® News Archive
PRESS RELEASE – MākuSafe Selected by Department of the Air Force AFWERX Program to Provide Wearable Safety Technology Through SBIR Contract
January 8, 2024
For Immediate Release: WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – MākuSafe, Corp. announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract in the amount of $74,598.00 focused on use of MākuSafe’s wearable safety and connected worker technology to address the most pressing challenges in
The Future Of Workplace Safety Is Now
January 3, 2024
Part Two of an NCCI series – The Technology Provider Perspective: The NCCI surveyed technologists to discover how innovations introduced today will improve jobsite safety tomorrow. MākuSafe contributed to a series of articles on Workplace Safety Tech by Damian England, Yuchen Su, Raji H. Chadarevian and Laura Kersey
MākuSafe CEO, Gabriel Glynn, presenting at WEAR Conference, Dec 5-6, San Diego
November 21, 2023
The annual WEAR Conference examines the significant breakthroughs and new opportunities made possible through the integration of textiles and technology through wearables. This event regularly brings together key players from across the smart fabrics, e-textiles, and wearable tech marketplace to hear the latest updates
MākuSafe at The 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work in Sydney
November 21, 2023
MakuSafe is proud to present and exhibit at The 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work in Australia! Hear from our CEO and Co-Founder, Gabriel Glynn, COSS Glynn, on the Innovator Showcase Stage, 13:30 on 28 November. Topic: The Connected
MākuSafe joins National Safety Council TechHub Marketplace
November 3, 2023
MākuSafe today announced it will be featured in the TechHub Marketplace, a new searchable online directory created by the National Safety Council to streamline the process for companies seeking technology providers best suited to address their unique safety risks. Any company interested in adopting safety technology can browse
MākuSafe Hosts Engage 23 Annual Users Summit in Des Moines
September 28, 2023
For Immediate Release: West Des Moines, IA – MākuSafe recently held its annual Engage Users Summit at The River Center in Downtown Des Moines, attracting attendees in-person and virtually from organizations across the country. The focus of the conference was centered on optimizing safety management
MākuSafe at Plug and Play Startup Arena in Detroit Auto Show
September 12, 2023
Plug and Play is returning to the Detroit Auto Show in 2023 as the official co-host of the Startup Arena on September 13-14 and MākuSafe will be one of 150 startups participating. See the full list of participating startups here. MākuSafe’s
MākuSafe’s Matt Joens on Leading Safely™ | A HazTek Podcast
September 5, 2023
MākuSafe Client Executive Matt Joens joined hosts Chris Bellina and Matt Clark on their podcast Leading Safely | A HazTek Podcast to discuss Wearable Technology for the Construction Industry. During the episode, Matt and the HazTek hosts discuss how digital technology has significantly advanced the functions and
Tom West Speaking at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium
August 22, 2023
Tom West will be speaking and MākuSafe will be exhibiting at VPPPA’s Safety+ Symposium on Sunday, September 17 – Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. MākuSafe will be at Booth #530, so stop by to learn how our
MākuSafe Exhibiting Sponsor of 2023 Human & Organizational Performance Summit
August 17, 2023
MākuSafe is an Exhibiting Sponsor of the National Safety Council’s 2023 Human & Organizational Performance Summit in Indianapolis, IN on September 13-14. As defined by NSC, HOP is a risk-based operating philosophy that recognizes error is part of the human condition, and an
MākuSafe Exhibiting at Smart Factory Expo
August 8, 2023
MākuSafe’s Aaron Johnson will exhibit at the Smart Factory Expo in Cleveland, TN on August 10th, 2023. The Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo & CRMA Manufacturers Excellence Luncheon is focused on helping manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0 with innovative technology and solution providers. MākuSafe will be
MākuSafe on Tech Tribune’s Best Tech Startup in Iowa List for Fourth Year
July 7, 2023
MākuSafe was recently named to the Tech Tribune’s Best Tech Startup in Iowa list along with ten other notable Iowa companies, including: Moov, Grower’s Edge, OpenLoop, Roboflow,
MākuSafe Presents at WHIN Annual Manufacturing Alliance Summit
June 21, 2023
MākuSafe attended the 2023 Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) Annual Manufacturing Alliance Summit held at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive Training and Reception Center. Tom West, MākuSafe VP of Marketing, gave a presentation on the safety and connected worker implications of our
MākuSafe at VPPPA Region 5 Conference
June 15, 2023
MākuSafe joined the VPPPA Region 5 Conference this week to present and exhibit. The annual conference is held at the Century Center in South Bend, IN June 12th through June 15th, 2023. The event began with a networking reception on the beautiful campus
MākuSafe Speaking & Exhibiting at ASSP Safety 2023
May 30, 2023
A large contingent from the MākuSafe team will make the journey to San Antonio for ASSP Safety 2023 on June 5-7, 2023. With over 5,000 attendees, 200 sessions and 500 exhibitors, this conference will be a great opportunity to network and learn about the latest trends in keeping workers
MākuSafe Exhibiting at National Safety Council Safety Conference & Expo
May 16, 2023
MākuSafe’s Matt Joens and Shawn Harrington will be exhibiting at the 2023 National Safety Council Spring Safety Conference & Expo on May 18-19 in Indianapolis, IN. Visit Booth #433 to learn about MakuSafe’s award-winning wearable safety technology that monitors EHS leading indicators of hazards including;
MākuSafe at Florida Leadership Conference on Safety, Health & Sustainability
May 12, 2023
MākuSafe’s Brett Burkhart will be exhibiting at the Florida Leadership Conference on Safety, Health & Sustainability on May 10-12, 2023. This is the second year MākuSafe has exhibited at the conference, with 20 customized breakout sessions with Safety, Health, Sustainability and Leadership tracks. The two-day event
MākuSafe Exhibiting at EHS Congress in Berlin
May 10, 2023
The MākuSafe Team will exhibit at EHS Congress 2023 at Estrel Congress Center in Berlin, Germany on May 24-25, 2023. The conference, in its fifth year, features topics on safety culture, leadership, health & wellbeing, environment, ESG and more. There will be over 60 thought
European Road Show Continues with Safety & Health Expo in London
May 9, 2023
The MākuSafe team makes its fourth conference stop across Europe at the Safety & Health Expo in London, England on May 16-18 at ExCeL London. There are actually four co-located safety events occurring at the same time in the space with over 20,000 attendees, 600
Visit Booth #409 at The Minnesota Safety & Health Conference
April 27, 2023
MākuSafe will be exhibiting at the Minnesota Safety & Health Conference 2023 on May 2-3 at the Mystic Lake Conference Center in Prior Lake, MN. Stop by Booth #409 to learn how our wearable safety technology is reducing incidents and claims for organizations on four
MākuSafe at WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2023 Europe
April 24, 2023
MākuSafe’s Gabriel Glynn and Aaron Johnson kick off the company’s European Road Show with its first stop at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in Munich, Germany on April 24-25, 2023. MākuSafe has participated in virtual events for WT in the past but this is
MākuSafe Joins The Hartford At RIMS RISKWORLD
April 20, 2023
MākuSafe will be co-located with insurer partner The Hartford for the RIMS RISKWORLD Conference on April 30 – May 3 in Atlanta, GA at Booth #1711. RISKWORLD delivers a diverse range of educational sessions facilitated by risk management innovators, disrupters and
MākuSafe Speaking & Exhibiting at Iowa-Ilinois Safety Council Professional Development Conference & Expo
April 18, 2023
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council’s Annual Professional Development Conference and Expo (PDC) brings together Safety, Health, and Environmental professionals from Illinois, Iowa, and even nationwide. The conference provides over 35 educational sessions and opportunities for great networking with safety professionals. MākuSafe’s Tom West is one of the
Visit Booth #127 at The Michigan Safety Conference
April 13, 2023
The Michigan Safety Conference is a two-day world class health and safety training event, held April 18-19 with training targeted at workplace health and safety issues. The MākuSafe Team will be demonstrating our workforce wearable technology at Booth #127. Our award-winning wearable safety technology
MākuSafe CEO Presenting at HSE Excellence Europe
April 12, 2023
HSE Excellence Europe will take place on May 10 & 11 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands at Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport. MākuSafe is a Sponsor of the event and CEO, Gabriel Glynn will speak at a session. HSE Excellence Europe is an event for