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Revolutionizing Tire Quality Control with 3D Vision

Tekna Automazione e Controllo’s innovative approach for fast and precise quality control of tires using 3D vision cameras Quality control is essential for companies to ensure that the products they bring to market meet industry...

Manufacturing reimagined: flexibilization

How the team at TechNikkels prioritizes flexibility in packaging Flexibilization is currently a hot topic in every manufacturing company, but the people at TechNikkels recognized this some time ago. Thanks to their longstanding...

Are you ready for the new GS1 Standards?

What are the GS1 Standards and how does this impact your operations? The automation industry is evolving, and so are the standards that drive it. Are you keeping up with the changes? To enhance consumer experience, the retail and...

The Evolution of Bin Picking Technology

From 2D to 3D and beyond! Efficiency is key in industrial automation—no shocker there. But what types of applications have evolved from this need for efficiency? From automotive manufacturing to logistics, the ability to swiftly...

SICK vision system shines bright in building of solar panels

How SICK technology is helping to pave the way for a bright and sustainable future The machine builders at Klebo Technics B.V. in the Netherlands are known for their extensive expertise in machines and components for ultrasonic...

Encoders: The Unsung Heroes of Manufacturing

Manufacturers need encoders, but they don’t really want to think about them Encoders are arguably one of the most necessary sensors in manufacturing, but many aren’t sure what to consider when installing them. Encoders are...

A new sixth sense: Brought to you by SICK sensors

The team placing third from Michigan Technological University created a hands-free and wearable solution that alerts the wearer of nearby obstacles and hazards. Over one billion people worldwide suffer from vision loss and 300...

Brightening up operating rooms one sensor at a time

The second place winners of the SICK$10K Challenge developed an innovation to an essential piece of medical technology: operating room lights. Operating rooms and their procedures are constantly undergoing innovations with the...