A brief history and overview of LiDAR technology and how it has evolved For decades, LiDAR technology has been used as an effective means of detection and ranging in various settings and industries. But what exactly is it and...
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Safety as a Service: From Risk Assessment to Validation
Austrian Fiber Cement Products Manufacturer Seeks Risk Assessments from SICK With complex regulations, demanding technical implementation, and meticulous documentation, machine safety can be a real challenge. Many top machine...
SICK and TRUMPF developing first quantum optical sensor for serial production
An interview with SICK and TRUMPF experts about moving a step further into quantum sensor technology In recent decades there have been many gradual improvements in sensor hardware. New results in quantum research have created...
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The TiM LiDAR series team at SICK AG reacts to the robotics boom Greater automation is not only evident in production and manufacturing environments, but also in everyday life. Service robots are already taking on many tasks in...
Technology benchmarking: Power plants in India focus on environmental technology advancements
Pollution control in India with best available analytical technology The government in India is ambitiously pursuing environmental targets and cracking down on air pollution. Coal-fired power plant operators are retrofitting...
Five Applications for Intelligent Sensors in the Retail Industry – Part 5
Intelligent Sensors for Packaging and Pallet Handling in Retail Applications By utilizing SICK intelligent sensors, the retail industry can keep up with consumer demand and can also maintain quality standards to increase...
Five Applications for Intelligent Sensors in the Retail Industry – Part 4
Sensor Solutions to Enhance Tote Picking Applications for Retailers Once you've identified the tote, it is then crucial to have effective methods for picking items from the totes. Various solutions are available to assist with...
Five Applications for Intelligent Sensors in the Retail Industry – Part 3
Empty Tote and Level Monitoring for Retailers Tote inspection is critical to allow for an efficient retail facility. With this, retailers gain the ability to determine the fill level of a tote and its direction of movement or if...
Five Applications for Intelligent Sensors in the Retail Industry – Part 2
Intelligent Sensors for Dimensioning and Weighing of Products for Retailers With an increased demand in the online retail market, retailers have been challenged with keeping up with the demand in distribution centers and...
Five Applications for Intelligent Sensors in the Retail Industry – Part 1
Automated Object Identification Expands Retailers' Impact on the Market The world of retail is continuously changing and becoming increasingly complex. And in the age of COVID-19, the retail industry has changed more than it ever...