Encouraging children and adults through the power of play Finland’s largest science center, Heureka, attracts thousands of visitors seeking to learn more about the mysteries of science. The exhibition named “The Power of Play”...
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Automated baggage loading takes off at Schiphol airport
Robots process baggage, 3D camera makes loading quick and precise In the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, robots process passengers’ baggage and a 3D camera from SICK is used to make loading quicker and more precise. The ABLE system...
UPENN students paint the way to the future with parking lot striping robot
First place winners of SICK$10K Challenge develop a solution to streamline parking lot maintenance The parking lot striping field hasn’t seen much innovation in years—but it could benefit from some improvement. It is labor...
The Robots are Taking Over…or are they?
Why robots are not going to take over all jobs in the manufacturing industry The integration of robots and AI in warehouses is indeed transforming the landscape of warehouse jobs, but it’s not as simple as these technologies...
Automated forklift truck expands materials handling operations
New technology at Ostendorf Kunstsoffee GmbH means automated forklifts take the mundane, unattractive tasks outside—literally. Ostendorf was struggling to achieve a safe and efficient autonomous operation outdoors. However, the...
Properly separating bread rolls: a 3D automated solution for the food industry
How a packaging robot uses SICK technology to detect and package bread rolls SICK is a long-standing partner with Orfer Oy. The two are continuously developing innovative systems for the food industry. “Orfer is a family...
3D LiDAR: The Evolution of Navigation and Collision Avoidance
How the industry moved from magnetic line guidance to 3D LiDAR, and what SICK’s doing now SICK’s multiScan offers a 360° field of view and the ability to “see” above and below the sensor. What makes this so great? Humans have...
University Students Utilize SICK LiDAR to Tackle Real-Life Challenges
Student innovators nationwide put entrepreneurial and technological prowess to the test in Fifth Annual SICK$10K Challenge Back in 2018, SICK began a challenge for university students all over the country to pair innovation with...
AGV outdoor use for seamless intralogistics
Do you know that AGVs can be used both indoors and outdoors for optimal productivity? SICK, with its holistic approach, in-depth process understanding, and comprehensive portfolio of sensor solutions is well equipped to tackle...
Advantages of AI in Warehouse Automation
How you can use AI to leverage greater success in your operations The term Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest buzzwords in the industry right now. Everyone is talking about AI and how it can benefit business. But what...