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LMS500 Scanners – General Synchronization Setup

Following are tips for the general synchronization of two LMS5xx scanners using SICK’s SOPAS software.Using SOPAS software, an LMS5xx PRO must be set to be Master only via Output 6 (master synchronization) and connected to a...

Highlights From the Low Country: An Amazing Meeting Experience

Charting A New Course for the Future It’s an exciting time for SICK as the company continues to merge, grow and adapt. What better place to set a new course for the future than at its annual sales meeting – the SICK Sales...

Barb Beck – Planning for Customer Satisfaction

Customer turnaround time for products has changed over the years at SICK. When Barb Beck started working at SICK 15 years ago, there were only 2.5 lines and 4 operators. Today at the North American production facility, there are...

Optimizing Manufacturing Processes in the Steel Industry

When it comes to achieving climate protection objectives or making fundamental improvements to our operational performance, there are many aspects to analyze and evaluate. The approaches to this are particularly wide-ranging...

The Risk of NOT Performing a Risk Assessment

Assessing Risk to Ensure Safety Increased throughput, greater cost savings and improved reliability are just a few of the reasons for installing a new machine or system in your facility. And, while it's important to focus on the...

Understanding Safety Mats vs. Safety Laser Scanners

Safety laser scanners have evolved over the years to provide advanced safety solutions The safety of workers remains an important concern for plant managers as production facilities increasingly use automation solutions to...

Start Benefitting from the Advantages of Smart Sensors!

The Industrial Internet is only made possible thanks to intelligent, communicative sensors: With its “Smart Sensor Solutions”, SICK places great emphasis on the use of state-of-the-art sensor technologies in connection with...

Safety Light Curtain Alignment in 5 Simple Steps

Safety light curtains are a reliable and cost-effective method to protect against access to hazardous points and areas that can be used in a variety of different industries, including consumer goods, automotive and part supplier...