Increasing throughput in processes for battery cell folding for production of electric vehicles Experts estimate that by 2030 the majority of cars produced will be electrically operated. That is why the production capacity for...
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Contact-free measurement of textile webs for fabric cleaning testing
A textile company in Switzerland ensures accurate testing of cleaning products for the textile industry using SICK’s SPEETEC laser surface motion sensor It’s a fact of life: clothes and other textiles need to be cleaned. As a...
How can AI make road tunnels safer?
Using SICK sensors, artificial intelligence makes the roads safer in the San Bernardino tunnel Can artificial intelligence make road tunnels safer and more efficient? The Vehicle Hotspot Detection Systems (VHD) from SICK at the...
What’s the holdup? Signal lamp and sensor integration gateway prevent unnecessary machine stops in the production of cardboard trays
How MATEK used SICK sensors to increase productivity, prevent unnecessary machine stops, and support machine operators Machines from MATEK, an end-of-line machine specialist in France, ensure that cardboard trays are available...
What is Zone Control?
Zone Control: A Game Changer for Streamlining Warehouse Operations Now you can gain complete visibility and control over your logistics operations with zone management solutions. Zone control is the process of controlling the...
Increased Safety and Throughput at all Levels of the Logistics Process
Increase safety and throughput in your logistics processes while still maintaining a high level of safety with the microScan3 The fast pace in production logistics is likely to continue for years to come, leading the industry to...
Brownfield vs Greenfield and How it Relates to Manufacturing Digital Transformation
Breaking down some common terms in your digitalization journey The Fourth Industrial Revolution comes with a lot of new terms that can make understanding how to implement it very confusing. Digital Transformation, Smart...
How to bring an AGV system to a small company—yes, it’s possible!
The huge importance of small automated guided vehicles Automating your logistics processes is no longer a “nice to have,” but a “must have,” even for small- to mid-sized companies. So what solutions should these companies turn to...
What are the Differences Between Preventive and Predictive Maintenance?
We’re breaking down how you can best implement condition monitoring in your facility and what approach may be right for you When it comes to optimizing the performance of machinery used in manufacturing processes, maintenance...
Chemical Sector Rule: Reducing Emissions and Flare Measurement
What are the regulations that impact flaring in the chemical industry The chemical processing industry is subject to many regulations that aim to protect the environment, public health, and workers. These regulations are designed...