Turning Orchards into Smart Farms—One Sensor at a Time What do you get when you cross steep hills, unpredictable weather, and a shortage of skilled tractor drivers? A perfect case for robotics. In today’s agricultural world...
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DS Smith’s Safety Upgrade: How SICK’s microScan3 Took the Baton from the S3000
How DS Smith’s phased upgrade to SICK’s microScan3 laser scanners boosted safety, simplified maintenance, and futureproofed operations When it comes to safety, timing is everything. Just like a relay race, passing the baton from...
Seeing Through the Dust: How LiDAR Is Revolutionizing Tunnel Safety
Multi-layer LiDAR delivers reliable object detection in tough tunnel conditions Underground tunnel work is no place for guesswork. With limited visibility, tight spaces, and explosive hazards, the margin for error is razor thin...
The Wizardry Behind Warehouse Management and Real-Time Inventory Tracking
A spellbinding tale of how a university group created a fully autonomous warehouse solution for real-time inventory accuracy A warehouse may not seem like the most titillating environment, but its big open space and four walls...
Safety in Motion: Smarter Collision Prevention for Mobile Equipment
Visionary AI-Assist helps reduce collision risks for heavy-duty vehicles in tough work environments In busy industrial settings—whether it's construction sites, mining operations, or logistics hubs—collisions between vehicles...
Powering the Future: How Smart Sensors Are Making Battery Manufacturing Safer and Smarter
Battery systems are the backbone of our electrified future—from EVs to grid storage. But building them safely? That’s a high-stakes challenge. Short circuits. High voltages. Thermal runaway. These aren’t just buzzwords — they’re...
What You Need to Know about the ISO 10218:2025 Standard
An interview with safety expert Markus Bechtel on revised ISO safety standards The safety of robotics continues to gain in importance due to increasing automation and human-robot collaboration (HRC). With the revised ISO 10218...
Protecting Your Supply Chain: Pallet Integrity Solution for Packaging and Logistics
Optimizing Every Shipment: Automated Pallet Inspection for Quality and Efficiency In packaging and logistics environments, pallets are the unsung heroes—carrying products from production lines to warehouses and out to customers...
Case Study: How the SICK DT80 Enabled Encoder-Free Precision in a Long-Travel Hoist System
Precision Hoist Positioning Without Encoders – Properly Works Delivers with SICK DT80 In industries where precision and reliability are paramount, accurate motion control is essential. However, achieving this accuracy is not...
Electronics Manufacturing Meets Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
PCB Testing with Tailored Robotics and Software In electronics manufacturing, every minute counts. PT-Elektrik understands this very well. That’s why they have decided to optimize their quality assurance...