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What is IO-Link? 8 Common Questions Answered
What is IOLink? You may be hearing buzz about IO-Link lately, but do you know what it is or how it works? Below are the answers to common questions about IO-Link technology, what it does, who can benefit from it, and more. 1...
Year in Review: Top 5 Posts of 2015!
As the New Year begins, SICK looks back at our top blog posts of 2015! We’re also looking forward to sharing even more tips, tricks, and insights…and videos, infographics, and more…with you in 2016! Take a look at our year in...
3 Ways to Activate the Reading Gate of Your SICK Automatic Identification Device
Did you know that there is more than one way to activate the reading gate of a CLV Barcode Scanner, a LECTOR6xx Image-based Code Reader, or an RFID Interrogator—beyond just a hardwired switch? By using a command over the...
IO-Link Glossary: 25 Important Terms to Know
According to the IO-Link website, IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication with sensors and actuators. If you're new to IO-Link or are looking for a great refresher on the fundamentals, check...
Monitoring Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen
Roasting Protection. Aroma Protection. You Get Both From SICK. The GM901 gas analyzer monitors carbon monoxide during the roasting process, thus preventing potential explosions which could be caused by high concentrations of gas...
It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts – Vision Sensors Guarantee Food Safety
Over the past few years, the number of people suffering from food allergies has risen significantly. To ensure that every pack really does have on the inside what it states on the outside, 2D vision sensors from SICK's...
Positioning System Modernization Approaches for Cranes and Rail-Guided Vehicles in ASRS Environments
This is a guest post by PSI Technics, a provider of intelligent positioning solutions for stacker cranes, bridge cranes, transfer cars, and other automated industrial vehicles. To Modernize or Not to Modernize? Positioning...
How a Single Barcode Scanner is Saving Money for this Food and Beverage Customer
This is a guest post by Advantage Industrial Automation, an Authorized SICK Distributor, based in Georgia that provides control and automaton solutions to OEMs, industrial end users, and system integrators. *** Sometimes it’s the...
How To Send Analog Output Using UM30 Ultrasonic Sensor and Connect +
This is a guest post from Axis Inc., an Authorized SICK distributor and engineering firm in New Jersey and Metro NY, specializing in motion control, machine control, machine vision, and process automation. Ultrasonic Sensors...