Understand the differences between these two common encoder types 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...
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Configuring a CLV600 Barcode Reader for Local Code Teach-in
Step-by-step barcode reader configuration Do you need to configure a CLV600 series barcode reader? Fortunately, SICK’s family of barcode readers have the capability to compare barcodes taught into their memory with barcodes being...
Self Driving Cars and Delivery Drones: How Did We Get Here?
Predictions from the Past In the 1980s hit movie series Back to the Future, lead character Marty McFly captivated movie goers with action-filled scenes that brought the future to life. Due to the toils of a quirky, but genius...
How to Choose the Right Sensor for Pneumatic Cylinders
Per Jill Oertel – Infographic based on the Sensor Selection Guide for Pneumatic Cylinders Magnetic Cylinder Sensors Using magnetic cylinder sensors, you can detect pneumatic cylinder movements and determine the exact...
Welcome to SICK
SICK, one of world's leading providers of sensors, safety systems, encoders, machine vision and automatic identification systems was founded in 1946 by Dr. Erwin Sick in Germany. Sick's engineering background helped him develop...
Web Processing Solutions from SICK
SICK has recently released an interactive Web Processing Solutions Guide to be used as a reference for common web processing applications. This document covers a number of solutions provided by SICK, including: Machine SafetyThe...