Productivity Matters The front-end production work that is completed at SICK’s Production Facility in Eagle Creek, Minn. is the result of several hardworking, customer-oriented individuals. Jerry K. is one such person. As a Line...
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What is My Safety Laser Scanner Telling Me?
Diagnostic Logs:Decipher Error Codes & Tap into Historical Data for Improved Operations When lights are flashing on your safety laser scanner or a code is output on the display, it is necessary to identify why this is occurring...
Brock Etherton – Hooking Customers on SICK Solutions
How Can SICK Help? Understanding customer needs — in terms of automation solutions — is the first step when making a sales call. As a Regional Distribution Sales Manager (RDSM) for Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Southern...
Eric Gustin – Customer Communication is Key
When Customer Service Goes Right Working in customer service, part of Eric Gustin's job is to consider the customers’ perspective. As a Key Account Administrator who works within the SICK encoders group as well as with...
Putting New Toll Road Technology to the Traffic Test
Old Roads, New Technology Population growth and development take a toll on the condition of interstates in the U.S., many of which are in need of dire updates. In order to help fund road repairs, state and city transportation...
4 Tips for Using Capacitive Sensors
Where are Capacitive Sensors Used? Capacitive proximity sensors are non-contact solutions used to detect liquids, bulk materials and other non-metallic objects behind surfaces, including walls, storage containers, or covers...
Nate Gose – Risk-taking Safety Expert
No Safety Issue is Too Large or Too Small As a Safety Solutions Manager, Nate Gose works with customers, field personnel and sales people to solve customers’ safety problems. And, as more advanced automation solutions...
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Reduce the complexity of the safety systems on your packaging machines Large packaging machines and lines often have many types of safety sensors wired in a series. While this typically saves on safety-rated inputs, it can also...
SICK Safety Systems Make French Fries
After a busy day, sometimes the easiest meal to prepare for yourself or your family is a frozen one. And, for many, one of those frozen dishes may be a side of crispy french fries. Lutosa, a Belgian company, is one of the largest...
Absolute or Incremental Encoders: The Differences Explained
Encoders are sensors that provide feedback by converting motion into an electrical signal that can be read from a control device. The encoders provide information about position, angle, and rotation counts. Using this...