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...
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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...
Expert interview on the new ISO 13855:2024 standard
How updated separation distance standards are reshaping machine safety design for greater clarity, compliance, and productivity. Standards are often complex – but their implementation does not have to be. Chris Soranno, who has...
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...
Printing the Future: How PRIMO Is Reshaping Concrete Construction
Mobile 3D concrete printing robot built for sustainability and scale nabs Worcester Polytechnic Institute students second place in the SICK $10K Challenge Concrete. It’s quite literally the groundwork of every construction...
Mining for Safety: How a Student-Built Robot is Redefining Risk Underground
University of Minnesota students win the SICK $10K Challenge with an autonomous robot designed to improve mining safety. Mining plays a pivotal role in powering our modern world, supplying critical minerals and rare earth...
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...