Seven (potentially) deadly sins when setting up safety laser scanners
01 March, 2020SICK has developed a wealth of knowledge regarding the successful application of Safety Laser Scanner technology; in this guide you will find below expert advice to assist you with successful implementation of this technology.
Piloting a drone? You need to know these safety rules
13 November, 2019 by Simone Poulter*Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are being used increasingly in industries such as construction. Simone Poulter sets out some need-to-know safety rules.
Driving your industry 4ward: sensor intelligence as the foundation of Industry 4.0
01 September, 2019The data-based, networked, and autonomous value creation chain in production and logistics is the culmination of recent technological innovation.
SICK outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner
22 August, 2019SICK's outdoorScan3 safety laser scanner is designed to support safe human-machine interactions in outdoor areas.
Friction Plus by ADE mobile phone app
21 August, 2019Friction Plus by ADE is a mobile phone app that has been developed for miners to measure the coefficient of friction on a mine site's haul roads.
Topcon IM-2D Lux Meter
01 August, 2019The Topcon IM-2D Lux Meter is a digital illuminance meter that can be used to evaluate lighting facilities of sites such as factories, shops, schools and parks.
EXAIR Hot Tap Digital Flowmeter
09 July, 2019EXAIR's Hot Tap Digital Flowmeter allows users to identify high compressed air use areas, detect compressed air leaks and optimise air use.
Axioma Metering ultrasonic water metering range
26 April, 2019The Axioma Metering ultrasonic water metering range offers wide communication possibilities, IoT technology, metering accuracy and durable housing.
Keeping pedestrians safe around forklifts
05 October, 2018 by David Huisman, BodyGuardMaintaining pedestrian safety around forklifts is crucial on any worksite in order to prevent injury and death.
3D images give a clearer view
12 February, 2018 by Fabian Zimmer, Product Manager for 3D Compact Systems, SICK AG, WaldkirchOutdoor industrial environments are constantly changing and to ensure that changes are always detected, SICK has designed its Visionary-B sensors with two eyes, in the form of horizontally offset lenses.
Safer road rollers awarded by AAPA
15 November, 2017A safety initiative aimed at road construction workers has been recognised with the AAPA National Safety Initiative Industry Award.
safeHDDM makes safety laser scanners immune to wood chippings
05 October, 2017Wood flooring manufacturer is using the latest microScan3 safety laser scanner from SICK to improve safety and productivity in a challenging environment.
'Fight Recorder' for soldiers being developed
11 September, 2017Two technology companies have been selected by the Australian Department of Defence to develop the equivalent of a black box for soldiers to capture crucial data on the battlefield.
Reer Safegate type 4 programmable safety light curtains
28 July, 2017The Reer Safegate type 4 range of safety light curtains are suitable for the protection of a large number of high-risk industrial applications, particularly those requiring a high level of integration of the muting functions.
Balluff transponder coded safety sensor
07 June, 2017The Balluff transponder coded safety sensor is suitable for monitoring guard doors and flaps.
