The LFP Cubic TDR level sensor works according to the principle of guided radar and is used, among other things, in containers of water treatment and purification plants or in tanks for hydraulic oil. Featuring an analog signal and now four switching outputs, the LFP Cubic level sensor provides extended possibilities for continuous level measurement and point level detection of fluids from 200 up to 2000 millimeters. Continue reading
LECTOR®620 reads more than 10,000 PCB codes every day
In the testing processes for wireless radio modules of a producer known worldwide, the LECTOR®620 image-based code readers from SICK very reliably identify even poorly printed Data Matrix codes on printed circuit boards Continue reading
Safe speed monitoring for handling robots
HAP’s HelpRobot is a mobile and flexible robotics solution for handling tasks in the semiconductor industry. This robot, from Dresden located HAP GmbH, is being used at Infineon Technologies in Dresden. Depending on whether persons are present in the area around the robot, the HelpRobot is at a standstill or moving at creep speed or at the maximum speed of 400 mm/s, equipped with safe speed monitoring solutions from SICK. Continue reading
Laser detectors protect art treasures at Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
With its art treasures spanning seven millennia – from the earliest civilizations in ancient Egypt to the end of the eighteenth century – the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) in Vienna ranks among the world’s greatest and most significant museums. A video shows, how laser detectors from SICK protect exhibits in the museum. Besides, SICKinsight spoke with Felia Brugger, who is responsible for the KHM’s security management, about strategies towards effective and yet visitor-friendly protection of the exhibits. Continue reading
Söderenergie in Sweden: How biomass turns into green energy
Not only is the Igelsta plant one of Sweden’s largest biomass power plants; situated in a very scenic location near the entrance to the Baltic Sea, the plant received recognition as the “Building of the Year” in 2009. It produces green energy for 100,000 homes and district heating for 50,000 homes – measurement technology from SICK monitors the emission. Continue reading
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