Explore our latest innovations and discover SICK's success stories as one of the world's leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications. The SICK Sensor Blog helps its readers stay up to date on the latest advances in automation, ranging from production plants to processes and logistics systems. It’s time to lift the veil on the world of digital transformation.
The PLB500 robot guidance system from SICK is the efficient, flexible, and easy-to-integrate solution for precise position determination of randomly placed parts in bins and boxes. On the first...
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Danish Crown, the largest pig-slaughtering business in Europe and the second largest in the world, has worked with the Danish Meat Research Institute to put photoelectric sensors of the W8 Inox product...
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Now in the leaders yellow jersey: Presenting the new RE1 and RE2 safety switches, SICK complements its portfolio with two product families that open up a great variety of possibilities in conjunction with...
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One of the first optical linear measurement sensors of its kind to do so, the OLM200 PROFINET from SICK combines maximum functionality and availability with the advantages of control-related integration...
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The new Inspector PIM60 vision sensor from SICK offers high-speed parts inspection, position detection and in addition intelligent measuring functions plus a flexible web server. The broad functionality...
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Milk is one of the most important foods for human consumption, with demand increasing steadily all over the world. The world's major developer, manufacturer, and supplier of state-of-the-art milking machines,...
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For rotation speed measurement and rotor positioning in its slip ring transmitters for wind turbines, the MORGAN REKOFA manufacturing company relies on the wind and weather resistant DFS60 incremental...
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When optical detection using point-shaped light beams reaches its limits, the light line of the WT14-2 photoelectric sensor and the light band of the Reflex Array MultiTask photoelectric sensor will carry...
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Extreme durability and longevity distinguish the high pressure-resistant inductive proximity sensors of SICKs IMP High Pressure product family. High-performance materials, the special design structure,...
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Gulftainer Company Limited was established in 1976 in the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The company's primary role is to manage and operate the container terminals in Port Khalid and...
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What use are hygienic sensors if their mounting components provide a breeding ground for germs? None whatsoever! That's why SICK has designed the mounting system in line with hygienic design. No build-up...
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In setting up assembly line production, one hundred years ago Henry Ford established the basis for industrial mass production of vehicles. The prerequisite was continually recurring work processes and...
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In many respects, the new W280L-2 Long Range product family sets a new standard in laser photoelectric sensors. Its special feature is that extended sensing distances are now possible in laser class 1...
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In order to reduce distortions related to the current toll collection model in Brazil and, at the same time, offer the user a fairer, more modern and efficient system, the government of São Paulo...
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Maintenance work according to facility use and information on where queue times are shortest - both made possible at Europa-Park in Rust by 2d laser scanners from SICK. More than 100 attractions...
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Whether for continuous level measurement, point level measurement , tough and precise flow measurement or universal temperature and pressure measurement - SICK offers a wide range of solutions for...
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With the deTec4 Core, SICK sets a new standard in safety light curtains: "The curtains rising" for protection without blind zones, for automatic distance measurement, commissioning without configuration,...
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Motor-controller communication in electric drive technology is at the verge of a digital evolution. The new HIPERFACE DSL® interface (DSL stands for Digital Servo Link) saves costs, offering at the...
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Burning vehicles in tunnel tubes are among the horror scenarios in traffic reports. The Hot Spot Detector made by SICK features integrated LMS511 laser measurement sensors can detect overheated vehicles...
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The new MZC1 magnetic cylinder sensor from SICK is ideal for every C-slot. Thanks to its high robustness, firm hold, and powerful electronics, the sensor provides the highest level of switching accuracy...
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SICKs W4S-3 Inox and W4S-3 Inox Hygiene miniature photoelectric sensors as well as its washdown and hygienically designed reflectors, also made of stainless steel, fulfill the highest standards concerning...
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With the new TR4 Direct product family, SICK extends the range of non-contact transponder safety switches. Compact design, cascadability, as well as the highest possible protection against tampering are...
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When it comes to foods, consumers primarily perceive the shape and color of the products as important indicators of quality. Broken cookies, missing frostings, or baking produce showing excessive browning...
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The new FLG (Frame Light Grid) standard automation light grid from SICK is a precise, installation-friendly solution for detecting free-falling objects. By way of example, the "Frame Light Grid"...
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