A new port in California is one of several global service hubs offering SICK services to support the continued safety and operation of the maritime industry Seafaring is challenging. Short berthing times in ports, ship crew...
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SICK Solution Hackathon Idea Roundup
SICK Solution Hackathon: where science fiction became science fact How will products and goods be transported in the future? How can we produce in a more resource-efficient way? How can we visualize data better to simplify our...
A day in the life of….a Process Automation Field Services Technician
We walk through what it’s like to be a Process Automation Field Services Technician at SICK Refineries, chemical plants, and cement plants operate in extremely challenging environments. The handling of hazardous materials, highly...
What are safety performance levels?
Breaking down the requirements determined by a risk assessment To determine a performance level of a machine, you first need to conduct a risk assessment. The output of this risk assessment should be a well-reasoned, well...
How hybrid sensor solutions increase efficiency in production and logistics
Navigation and safety sensors are a winning combo for robots and AGVs Robots and automated guided vehicle systems are taking on increasingly complex tasks and ensuring high availability and productivity, at least in...
Introducing your Global Company of the Year in the IIoT Sensor Industry
SICK honored with the 2022 Global Industrial Internet of Things Sensor Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing the game in manufacturing and process spaces. It provides...
Advanced mobile robot safety technology paves the way for operational efficiency
Safety laser scanner technology enables mobile robots to navigate work environment safely It is no longer enough to automate single processes and individual production steps. Modern production and logistics facilities need the...
AGV, AGC, AMR, IMR – what does it all mean?
Different automated vehicles perform different tasks for manufacturers…but what are AGVs and AMRs and how do you know which one to use? As the manufacturing and material handling industries continuously changes to meet customer...
Moving toward efficient mercury emissions monitoring
How a waste incineration plant meets the latest requirements on mercury emissions monitoring Mercury emissions have long been an issue of concern to many governing agencies across the globe. In the US, numerous regulations and...
Picture perfect: the technology of 3D snapshot cameras
How different technologies behind 3D cameras keep a wide range of applications in focus What is a 3D snapshot camera? 3D snapshot cameras are vision sensors that perceive a detailed 3D image of the surrounding environment in a...