In high-volume distribution centers, sensors record and communicate thousands of pieces of logistics data every day, but the challenge is compiling and interpreting all that data. SICK's Package Analytics software aggregates this...
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AGC Avoids Collisions with Safety Laser Scanners
In 2015, the young Danish company Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) introduced the German market to the MiR100, an automated guided cart (AGC) that works like clockwork. Built-in S300 safety laser scanners, 3D cameras, and...
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems for Efficient Automated Production
Automated and flexible production processes are the answer to increasing quantities, smaller batch sizes, and high production speeds. Automated guided vehicle (AGVs) systems and their smaller relatives, automated guided carts...
Maneuvering Agricultural Robots with 2D Laser Scanners
How can we harness modern technology in a way that will allow people to collaborate with business even more intelligently, efficiently, and sustainably in the future? The solution? 2D laser scanners on robots! SICK has applied 2D...
Swerve Robotic Platform Relies on SICK LiDAR Sensor
A SICK LiDAR sensor was used to build a winning robotic platform in the prestigious Drexel University's annual College of Engineering senior project design competition. For Freddy Watcher, a Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics...
Parking in the Future: Intelligent Sensors Control Autonomous Parking Robot
Drivers are familiar with winding around annoying curves in the parking garage until finally sighting an open spot. If the driver has a plane or train to catch, this can be stressful. Serva Transport Systems, a company based in...
Communicate with Safety PLCs using the microScan3 Safety Laser Scanner EtherNet/IP & PROFINET
The microScan3 safety laser scanner is part of a powerful new generation of safety laser scanners designed to get your plant Industry 4.0 ready. Every version of the microScan3 is equipped with safeHDDM (High Definition Distance...
Safety, Risk, and Performance Levels: A Guide to Functional Safety
Performance levels provide a guide for the differing amounts of protection and risk reduction achieved by safety parts in a control system **Updated in August 2021** Risk is defined as “the combination of the severity of harm and...
SICK, Inc. Hosts Robotics Industries Association Subcommittee Meetings
As part of SICK’s ongoing dedication to the North American safety market, SICK hosted the recent safety standards development work of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA). This weeklong meeting consisted of two...
Case Study: Double Productivity & Improve Order Accuracy to 99.9%
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are a key resource for companies that manufacture goods and for retailers. Recently, a top-10 global third-party logistics provider in the southeast U.S. that ships merchandise out of a...