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What happens when you combine the precision of LiDAR with the connectivity of IO-Link? You get a game-changing leap in industrial automation—and real, measurable benefits for customers. With IO-Link-enabled LiDAR sensors from SICK, manufacturers and system integrators can: • Reduce downtime with real-time diagnostics and remote configuration • Simplify setup using plug-and-play connectivity • Boost productivity through intelligent data flow and predictive maintenance • Scale easily with standardized communication across devices This isn’t just about smarter sensors—it’s about smarter systems that help customers work faster, safer, and more efficiently.
Smarter Sensing Starts Here: IO-Link Meets LiDAR
Over 1,000 students gathered at the Mall of America to participate in the VEX Robotics competition. With a mission to support the future generation of problem solvers with skills development in all things robotics, we were excited to partner with Vex to sponsor the event. We were even named Partner of the Year! Donating time and resources to students goes a long way. With this kind of exposure to the industry, they are able to see what their future could be like with a robotics career. The more prepared the next generation is, the more our industry will thrive.
Over 1,000 students gathered at the Mall of America to participate in the VEX Robotics competition. With a mission to support the future generation of problem solvers with skills development in all things robotics, we were excited to partner with Vex to sponsor the event. We were even named Partner of the Year! Donating time and resources to students goes a long way. With this kind of exposure to the industry, they are able to see what their future could be like with a robotics career. The more prepared the next generation is, the more our industry will thrive.
What you need to know to select the right safety laser scanner for your application!
How to Determine the Best Safety Laser Scanner for Your Application
In this special Automate interview, Nikki Gonzales (Automation Ladies) and Jake Hall (The Manufacturing Millennial) sit down with Bryan Sellars from SICK to explore how SICK is investing in the next generation of manufacturing professionals through education, hands-on training, and innovative programs like the $10K Challenge. Key Topics: How SICK Sensor Intelligence donates industrial equipment to schools across the U.S. The rise of mechatronics programs in 2-year and 4-year schools. Why manufacturing careers are growing rapidly. The role of AI, vision systems, and machine learning in manufacturing education. Whether you're an educator, student, or industry professional, this episode highlights how workforce development and advanced technologies are shaping the future of manufacturing. Learn more about SICK Sensor Intelligence: https://www.sick.com
How SICK is Powering the Future of Manufacturing Education | Automate LIVE 2025
Discover the full potential of the SIG300 – SICK’s versatile IO-Link Master that simplifies automation like never before, thanks to features like 16 A total output power, 8 configurable ports (2 Class B, 6 Class A), integrated logic editor, IODD interpreter, and Dual Talk functionality. Learn how SIG300 enables seamless PLC and IT integration, multi-channel alarm notifications, plug-and-play sensor replacement, and easy system scaling with bulk configuration. Whether you're modernizing your setup or building a scalable automation solution – SIG300 makes it intuitive, powerful, and future-ready. Click here for more information: https://www.sick.com/SIG300
SIG300: Unlock a new level of automation
ProMat 2025 - Tour your dream warehouse with SICK!
Tour your dream warehouse with SICK!
Quality control plays a crucial part in manufacturing processes. Without a proper quality control operation in place, a defective item could make its way through production and all the way to the consumer! But where do you start with quality control? We break down the differences between 2D and 3D vision technology and how they're suitable to different quality control applications.
How to Improve Quality Control with Vision Technology
What can you expect from the NEW G6S? Higher application coverage! With features like class leading detection range, improved black/white shift object detection, 360 visibility LED indicators for easier monitoring of sensor status, and a new lower price point, you have a powerhouse photoelectric on your hands. Learn more at: https://www.sick.com/us/en/c/g175965
What can you expect from the NEW G6S? Higher application coverage! With features like class leading detection range, improved black/white shift object detection, 360 visibility LED indicators for easier monitoring of sensor status, and a new lower price point, you have a powerhouse photoelectric on your hands. Learn more at: https://www.sick.com/us/en/c/g175965
Brilliant ideas - those flashes of inspiration - are born when open-minded and hands-on people come together. This year was full of such valued moments. Click here for more information: https://sick.com/blog-year-end-2024
Like lightning - when creativity meets passion
You can find safety laser scanners in many industrial applications, namely to provide safety for both machines and personnel. But there's a lot to consider when selecting the right safety laser scanner for your application. SICK shares the top features to consider along with some background on their own safety laser scanners!
Safety Laser Scanners: A Comprehensive Guide to Features and Benefits