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An Inside Look at the Updated ANSI B11.19 Standard: Part 6

Informative Annexes in the Updated ANSI B11.19 standard Throughout this white paper series, we’ve addressed many modifications and improvements made to the fourth edition of the standard. The many enhancements in the ANSI B11.19...

A Conversation on Industry 4.0

An interview with SICK AG's Production Manager at the 4.0 NOW Factory In Freiburg, Germany, the gates to SICK’s Industry 4.0 NOW factory opened for the first time in 2019. Since then, groups of visitors gained exciting insights...

Automating Incoming Goods Inspections with middleware

How middleware amplified the power of vertical integration in the logistics industry To ensure that data is stored, managed, and analyzed properly, companies use a variety of software. However, sensors cannot communicate with...

A new approach to adding green energy into the gas grid

FLOWSIC ultrasonic gas flow meters provide a reliable method for renewable energy generation The need for energy remains high and is even set to increase worldwide in the next few years. Renewable energy generated from wind...

Robot Vision and Guidance Can Take Automation to the Next Level

Customer Case Study from A-Tech: How an oil field services customer used vision to improve their processes The Customer Challenge An Oil Field Services customer needs a vision solution for their KUKA robot. The robot needs to be...

Disinfecting with UV Light and the nanoScan3

Chinese startup uses safety laser scanners for navigation on mobile robots to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic by disinfecting with UV light What do safety laser scanners, UV light, and disinfection all have in common? They can...

Your newest bartender: Toni the Robot

Shaken, not stirred: Makr Shakr, KUKA, and SICK are mixing cocktails with Robotic Gripper Arms If you order a tequila sunrise on the rooftop terrace in the luxury hotel TownHouse Duomo in Milan, you will not get your drink served...