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Precision That Powers Progress

How SICK’s OD200 Sensor Enhances Battery Cell Production When it comes to battery cell manufacturing, precision isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity. One of the most critical steps in the process is cell stacking, where...

Smarter Sensing Starts Here: IO-Link Meets LiDAR

Empowering Smarter Manufacturing with IO-Link Communication and LiDAR Precision As industrial automation advances, two technologies are reshaping the sensor landscape: IO-Link and LiDAR. These innovations are enabling smarter...

When OCR and Machine Vision Join Forces

The power of OCR and machine vision in quality control It's well known that Optical Character Recognition (OCR), when used in conjunction with machine vision solutions, can vastly improve quality control processes. This powerful...

Eco-Friendly Corrugated Boxes and Precision Printing

How SICK’s SPEETEC sensor powers the CorruJET 170 In the push for sustainable packaging, retailers are turning to corrugated “ecoboxes” as a reusable alternative to plastic bags. These boxes aren’t just functional...

What is the difference between 2D and 3D machine vision?

Comparing and contrasting 2D and 3D machine vision Machine vision solutions give machines the gift of sight, enabling manual inspection tasks to be supported, or even completely replaced, by machine vision solutions. Machine...

Industrial Encoders: A Tale of Grit and Longevity

The story behind an incremental encoder’s 22-year legacy A picture’s worth a thousand words…or 22 years of service! Encoders are a crucial part of industrial automation, providing data on speed and position in several...