Press releases

As more machines are integrated into the factory automation and logistic automation processes, the need to ensure safe procedures of people working with machines heightens. Providing that much needed safe... Read on

 AbstractThe safety of various chemical processes and the supply chain can only be secured if they are kept under a controlled and modified gas atmosphere. Oxygen is often one of the unwanted gas... Read on

Flexible, easy to use Machine Vision - meeting the fast changing consumer patternsToday’s consumption behaviour has led to an increased need for rapid changes in the production processes. There is... Read on

Christoph Müller, Business Unit Manager Industrial Instrumentation, SICK AG  The preventive monitoring of conveyor belts and the uninterrupted measurement of volume flows on transport belts... Read on

Two tasks – two sensors – one technology An innovative camera system, integrated into a rectangular shaped housing, results in a “vision sensor” technology platform which provides... Read on

More than 166,000 trade show visitors learned about new technologies at the ACHEMA. As one of the 3,813 exhibitors at the event, SICK showcased its solutions for process technology with its slogan “Efficient... Read on

With the MCS300P, SICK has produced a compact device with proven measurement technology specifically for process gases. The multi-component analyzer system for high-quality products provides reliable measurement... Read on

With its LFP Cubic and LFP Inox level sensors, SICK is offering solutions that are suitable for any application, in any setting – whether it involves continuous level measurement, point level measurement,... Read on

The SICK flame ionization detector represents both a compact analyzer and a professional device for continuous hydrocarbon measurement. The GMS800 FIDOR combines rugged design, simple operation, precise... Read on

The FWE200DH represents SICK's next stage in the development of a dust measuring device for measuring dust concentration in wet gases. The gas is extracted via a sampling probe and heated above dew point... Read on

The FLOWSIC500 ultrasonic compact gas flow meter from SICK is specifically designed for natural gas distribution applications requiring verified calibration. It ensures precision charging, making it the... Read on

The EuroFID3010 total hydrocarbon analyzer from SICK is a heated flame ionization detector for determining the volatile organic compounds (VOC) in exhaust air and exhaust gas. It is currently the only... Read on

With the deTec4 Core Ex, SICK is setting a new standard for safety light curtains in explosive environments. Combined with the explosion-protected enclosure, it can be used in industrial sectors that need... Read on

By Mathias Ams, Motion Control Product Manager at the Industrial Safety Systems Division of SICK AG, Waldkirch During the setup, maintenance, and servicing of machines, staff members regularly find... Read on

In metalworking industries, one of the most automated equipment family are the machine tools and metal forming machineries. Machines tools fabricate parts by grinding and cutting, while metal forming machines... Read on

Automation task using pneumatic cylinders equipped with magnetic position sensors (MPS) are gaining popularity in electronics industries, especially the manufacturing sector. Unlike cylinders using standard... Read on

At ACHEMA 2015, the world forum for chemical technology and process industry, SICK AG will be demonstrating what it has to offer as a full-service provider in the field of process technology. SICK has... Read on

This is what the new smoke detector from SICK aims to do. The VISIC50SF registers smoke particles within seconds and raises the alarm immediately. This accurate and safe measurement of visibility is now... Read on

At the 2015 Hannover Industry Fair (HMI), SICK AG made its mark as a technology driver and leading innovator in the field of Industry 4.0, leaving a highly positive impression behind it. Several of the... Read on

The SICK Group achieved further growth in 2014. Sales increased by 8.9 percent compared to the previous year, while the EBIT recorded a strong growth of 16.9 percent. SICK benefited in particular from... Read on

At the Hannover Messe Industrie (HMI) trade fair, SICK AG will be using the example of a safety laser scanner with dynamic protective field switching to demonstrate the sensor intelligence of the future... Read on

At the Hannover Messe Industrie (HMI) trade fair, SICK AG will be using the example of a packaging machine to demonstrate how a higher product variance and general increase in productivity can be achieved... Read on

At the Hannover Messe Industrie (HMI) trade fair, SICK AG will be using an intralogistics evaluation station to demonstrate independent process optimization – one of the aims of Industry 4.0 –... Read on

At the Hannover Messe Industrie (HMI) trade fair, SICK AG will be demonstrating how continuous data recording on the vehicle itself can be used to identify a customized dream car through the entire production... Read on