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Precise labeling

The KGUTI capacitive label sensors from Di-Soric are used for the reliable detection, positioning and monitoring of transparent, film and paper labels. Two different designs with robust metal housings cover many fields of application in the packaging industry.

Camera-based code reading system

"Hands-free picking" for more throughput

At LogiMAT 2024, Sick presented a camera-based code reading system for order picking personnel. This eliminates the need to manually scan barcodes and 2D codes, allowing items to be picked and placed with both hands.

Sensors

New Ident Gate System for more transparency

The Supply Chain Management Act covers the entire supply chain and presents companies with fundamental challenges when it comes to documentation. The new Ident Gate System (IGS) from Sick meets the basic requirements and goes even further: with the help of sensors for object detection, goods identification and direction recognition, it contributes to greater transparency in incoming and outgoing goods.

Financial figures 2023

Sick AG continues its growth course

Sensor company Sick has continued its growth trajectory in a challenging 2023 financial year: Sales increased by 5.4 percent to 2,307 million euros.

Autonomous mobile robots

Flexibility in the warehouse thanks to powerful drive solutions

Knapp's Open Shuttles, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), enable the automation of in-house transportation without having to adapt the existing infrastructure. The built-in drive solutions from Dunkermotoren and gearbox manufacturer Framo Morat allow even bulky and heavy loads to be transported safely.

Paul Vahle: Smart Collector

The Smart Collector records the movement data of the current collector and detects anomalies so that production system failures can be avoided.

Transport lock

Continuous monitoring and documentation

At LogiMAT 2023, Falkenhahn from Geisa/Thuringia will be presenting its enhanced Auto-ID-capable solution for monitoring pallet transports.

Groundbreaking ceremony

SICK new building in Waldkirch

The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony marked the start of construction of a new office building at SICK. The company is building new office space of around 9,300 square meters for over 500 modern workplaces. The anticipated construction costs amount to around EUR 29 million. Completion is planned for the first quarter of 2025.

Cloud-based machine diagnostics

ifm takes over CMS Automatisierungstechnik, Linz

On February 28, 2023, ifm acquired CMS Automatisierungstechnik in Linz, Austria. The company is thus strengthening its activities in the field of cloud-based machine diagnostics.