Barcodes and barcode scanners were originally developed and implemented to improve processes, but they have now become an integral way for businesses to ensure quality, improve efficiency and manage inventory. In case you missed...
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From Prototype to Product: 3D Printing Reshapes Manufacturing
3D printing (additive manufacturing) has made headlines for producing everything from prosthetics to pizza. In addition, many automotive manufacturers including Ford and Lamborghini have announced that they 3D print prototypes...
3D Printing for Prototyping: From Start to Finish
In another post, we shared 3 ways 3D printing is reshaping manufacturing. For this post, we took a look one of the most common uses for 3D printing: prototyping. According to a recent survey by PwC, 34% of surveyed companies...
SOPAS V3.0: How to View Diagnostic and Host Data in SOPAS Terminal
How can you make sure your products are reading properly after set up? Follow our step-by-step procedures to find out. This post shows the steps to view Diagnostic and Host data in SOPAS Terminal with CLV6xx barcode scanners...
SOPAS V3.0: How to Create and Download a File
In this post, we'll show you how to create and download a SOPAS file to CLV6xx barcode scanners, Lector6xx image-based code readers, and RFID using SOPAS V3.0. Click on the images to see in full size. Also be sure to check out...
7 Steps to Choose the Best Industrial Sensor for the Job
Selecting an industrial sensor can be daunting. With so many different sensing technologies and the endless variety of products on the market, how is it possible to find that one ideal sensor for your application? We’ve found...
Security on the Highest Level
Comtrol Corporation, a long-standing business partner with SICK, has a number of applications for the LMS series and LD-LRS 2D laser scanners from SICK. Over the past 5 years, Comtrol has worked with integration partners to get...
10 Automated Line Changeover Considerations
If you take a walk down the laundry aisle of the store, you’re sure to find plenty of variety in each detergent brand, from the size to the scent to the stain-fighting or hypoallergenic properties. You can choose anything from...
Absolute Encoders: Singleturn versus Multiturn
In an earlier post, we explained the difference between incremental and absolute encoders. In this installment of encoder videobytes, we take a closer look at absolute encoders, which have a unique positional value based on the...
Top 5 Applications for Inductive Proximity Sensors on Packaging Machines
The Benefits of an Inductive Proximity Sensor with ASIC Technology A carton of milk, a can of soda, and a squeeze tube of…mayonnaise? What do these three items have in common? Other than being items on your grocery list, all...