The ability of the human eye to identify fine details is somewhat limited. However, during the automotive manufacturing process, the ability to recognize such details quickly and accurately is paramount. In particular...
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3 Triangulation Receiver Technologies for Optical Displacement Sensors
All optical displacement sensors utilize one of three triangulation receiver technologies: Position Sensing Detector (PSD), Charge-Coupled Device (CCD), or Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS). But which technology...
3 Advantages of Lidar Technology for Intralogistics and Order Fulfillment Robots
Small mobile robots are quickly becoming important fixtures in intralogistics, and Lidar technology has helped move these robots forward. Lidar is not new to logistics – it has been used for collision avoidance and navigation in...
How to Use an Ethernet Switch to Connect to a Network In Order to Capture Data Between a PLC and a Scanner
The purpose of this post is to explain how best to connect to an existing network to capture data between a PLC and a scanner using an Ethernet switch. A common mistake people make is not using port mirroring, which means that...
3 Reasons Dual-Array Technology Beats Traditional Methods for Detecting Bundled Bottle Packages
Bundling bottles in shrink wrap is a popular method for packaging products of varying sizes, types, and quantities; however, the irregular shape and highly reflective shrink wrap material can be challenging for traditional retro...
What is my safety laser scanner telling me? microScan3 edition
This guide applies only to the microScan3 safety laser scanner. These instructions do not replace the product operating manual. If you have another model of safety laser scanner from SICK, see our previous post for more...
Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI): The Simple, Safe Way to Increase Productivity
Thanks to the PSDI (Presence Sensing Device Initiation) function in the Flexi Soft safety controller, it is possible to control the press cycle in manual insertion presses using a type 4 safety light curtain in PSDI mode. As soon...
Automate Tire Manufacturing Processes and Ensure Quality with High-speed 3D Vision
This article was originally published in Quality Magazine and is re-posted by permission. Pass-through defects are not uncommon in manufacturing. Regardless of the variables involved, it is imperative to ensure that all products...
Measurements for Added Quality
A consistently high level of quality among parts and components can only be guaranteed if you regularly check results with measurements. These thorough checks are carried out using a wide array of methods, for example outside of...
5 Considerations for Choosing a Light Grid for Vehicle Separation at Toll Booths
Accurate vehicle detection or classification under rough environmental conditions is a necessity at toll stations. According to IBTTA’s 2015 Report on Tolling in the United States, 35 US states and territories had at least one...