How cellumation and SICK are creating intelligent material flow solutions In the northern region of Germany, a revolutionary approach to robotics has been introduced that has completely transformed the landscape of material flow...
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CU Hyperloop: A student-led group reaching new depths
Using trigonometry, sensors, and a ton of hard work for a tunnel boring system With the recent development of a tunnel boring system, CU Hyperloop is a student-led group based out of the University of Colorado Boulder, finding...
JentnerGroup Leverages SICK’s Tag-LOC System for Enhanced Automation and Real-Time Tracking in Electroplating
Automation in electroplating: more efficient product controlling thanks to location-based solution from SICK The digital revolution is in full swing. Having an automated process structure results in not only significant cost...
Smart & sharp: robots created to optimize transportation of blades
Wilkinson Sword used mobile robots equipped with SICK sensors to optimize operations Razor blade manufacturer, Wilkinson Sword, had big goals when it came to automating its material flows to decrease employee workload and...
Unraveling the Magic of Tire Manufacturing
How Karl Eugen Fischer company used the MLG-2 WebChecker to improve operations It’s a crisp Friday morning in mid-January 2024. The air in the large assembly hall at the mechanical engineering company Karl Eugen Fischer GmbH in...
The Value of 2D LiDAR in Manufacturing Applications
Do you know how 2D LiDAR can benefit your operations? We break down the advantages of 2D LiDAR vs 3D LiDAR To use 2D LiDAR or 3D LiDAR: that is the question. LiDAR is used throughout the manufacturing industry in numerous...
Robotics: the solution in a modern forging plant
Krenhof Kapfenberg and SICK give robots precise instructions on exactly where to grasp Krenhof Kapfenberg can look back on decades of experience as a forging competence center. The Austrian company forges for the automotive...
Unraveling the Complexities of Photoelectric Sensor Configuration
Sensor parameters, their challenges, and how to overcome them with the W10 Setting up a new sensor isn’t always a straightforward process. It often involves extensive manuals and documents, which can cause quite the headache for...
Detecting road damage using LiDAR sensors
Making roads safer in Finland with SICK LiDAR scanners and Roadscanners There are about 51,500 kilometers of asphalted roads in Finland. Around 8,000 kilometers of these roads were in poor condition at the end of 2022. Using...
Revolutionizing Robotics: The Introduction of the R15.08 Safety Standard for Industrial Mobile Robots
Ensuring a Safer Tomorrow: The R15.08 Standard Paves the Way for Human-Robot Coexistence The dawn of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in industrial settings has ushered in a new era of productivity and efficiency. However, with...