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The potential of flexible mobile robots in sheet metal fabrication
Learn how a flexible mobile robot is a technology that could have profound effects on the metal fabrication shop floor. Find out more here.
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Compact safety laser scanner offers 275-degree scanning angle
Sick Inc. has launched the microScan3 Core safety laser scanner. The compact unit has an 18-ft. range and 275-degree scanning angle for area and access guarding. It features patented safeHDDM™ (high-definition distance measurement) scanning technology that filters out dust and ambient light....
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Array sensor facilitates leading-edge detection of irregularly shaped objects
SICK has introduced the WL27-3 Reflex Array photoelectric sensor for leading-edge detection of irregularly shaped objects. The unit detects any object 0.47 in. or larger with its 1.97-in. detection height, regardless of object properties or position within the array — including clear...
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Distance measurement sensor has simplified teach-in, programming
SICK has introduced a new line of DT50 distance measurement sensors. They feature a high-definition distance measurement (HDDM) platform, which the company says provides greater precision at longer sensing distances. The lightweight, compact sensors feature an intuitive display and keypad with a...
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Getting close, bending safe
Press brake operators work under some unique conditions that call for unique considerations in safeguarding.
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Vision sensor verifies completeness, quality of varying size parts
SICK has launched its Inspector vision sensor, which is designed to verify part completeness and quality even if products vary in size by as much as 20 percent. The sensor, which provides a pass/fail output to help ensure that only the correct product passes the inspection, can keep up with fast...
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Sick, RSI form partnership
Sick Inc., Minneapolis, has formed a strategic business partnership with Rockford Systems Inc. (RSI), Rockford, Ill. RSI provides integration and installation services for Sick safety products on behalf of its authorized Sick distributors and end users. Customers now can choose from additional...
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Perimeter guard provides four-sided protection
Sick Inc. offers the M4000 Advanced safeguarding system for point-of-entry applications for access protection to conveyor systems, palletizing equipment, and robotic workcells. Using corner mirrors enables the system to protect up to four-sided applications such as an entire robot cell. No PC is...
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Machine safeguarding with optoelectronic sensors
Optoelectronic sensing devices safeguard machine access and prevent injuries related to hazardous machine motion. The ultimate goals are to prevent access to the hazard, eliminate the hazard before access is attained, and prevent the unintended operation of a machine.
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Flexible-mount light beam safety device protects up to 70 m
The M4000 standard multiple light beam safety device from Sick Inc. offers mounting flexibility via three groove housing and swivel mount end caps. It protects a perimeter up to 70 m with beam spacing of 300, 400, 450, 500, and 600 mm. The safety device is suitable for guarding robot cells,...
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Safety controller has enhanced functions, flexibility
SICK Inc. has introduced its UE 100 series safety controllers, which include the UE 440 and 470. The UE 440 is a configurable safety controller for comprehensive implementation of safety applications such as safeguarding multiple robot cells at the same time. The UE 470 is designed specifically for...
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Safety light curtain designed for automated material transport areas
SICK Inc. has introduced its C 4000 entry/exit safety light curtain for advanced safety applications. It is designed for use in areas where material is automatically transported into a hazardous zone of a machine and access by workers must be safeguarded, such as assembly lines in the automotive...
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Designing a safe, highly productive system
The best way to make sure that machine operators can do their jobs effectively with proper safeguarding is to desgin machine systems around those safety devices in the first place.