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...
Latest Posts
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...
Vision Sensors – Guaranteed Quality Control in Packaging
To avoid having to “taste test” your way through the grocery store aisle, packages come with a label to help you quickly and easily identify the product inside. But ensuring products are appropriately sealed and...
Hazardous Area Protection for Tire Curing Presses
Continental Working with Experts from SICK to Improve Safety A flexible system for hazardous area protection on tire curing presses ensures optimum safety, efficiency, and ergonomics for the tire manufacturer Continental. As part...
5 Benefits of Using RFID in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management
RFID: A Growing Trend Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), in particular passive RFID, has become increasingly common in industrial environments as a way to track and trace products, assets, and material flow. Although the...
The Real Cost of “Bagging” Components in Food & Beverage Applications
Creating Effective Sanitary Processes Preventing contamination and maintaining high cleaning standards whenever food or beverages are involved is key for food processing plants. Due to new technologies and evolving production...
Modern Day Technology Protects Ancient Art Treasures
Many of us enjoy the thrill of an action-packed movie featuring an art thief dangling by a rope or skillfully maneuvering his way under and over various laser beams. As spectators, we're awed by the acrobatic moves of these...
6 Steps for Triggering an Inspector Vision Sensor via Ethernet
Once you’ve determined that an Inspector vision sensor is the appropriate solution for your application, there are certain considerations to make regarding how it is triggered. Is it necessary? And if it is, how will it be...
Level Measurement: Choosing the Right Sensor
Important considerations From monitoring levels in storage and buffer tanks to ensuring beverage bottles don’t overflow, level measurement is an important application in a variety of industries. However, due to the wide range of...