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...
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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...
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...
What exactly is a Risk Assessment?
We break down what you need to know about risk assessments Employees responsible for safety are faced with complex laws, regulations, labeling measures, and guidelines. Understandably, it can be difficult to remember all the...
What is data connectivity and integration?
Four phases to develop your data connectivity and integration process for digital transformation An efficient and effectively run operation is the goal of any manufacturer. But to achieve this, you first need to have visibility...
Why you should roll with the risk assessment for a windup machine
SICK’s risk assessment increases safety and productivity for Finnish company’s cable production What risk factors lurk behind a winding machine? SICK assisted Finnish family-owned company Reka Kaapeli Oy to help answer this...