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Listing of all 56 news releases from Sick (UK):

Incremental encoders improve production control

SICK DFS60 incremental encoders can be fine-tuned to meet various applications, have IP65 protection and resist shock accelerations of up to 70G.

News from Sick (UK) (15 July 2008)

Advances in sensors and drives reviewed

SICK (UK)'s 2008 Automation Technology Seminars programme include pioneering advances in 3D vision inspection and developments in logistics control.

News from Sick (UK) (18 June 2008)

Sick (UK) publishes guide to direct part marking

A guide to direct part marking technology (DPM) has been published by Sick (UK)

News from Sick (UK) ( 4 June 2008)

Safety controller replaces rotary switch

SICK DIN-rail mounted, software-based modular safety controller allows manipulation of safety logic without going through PC software.

News from Sick (UK) (21 April 2008)

Safety sensors can work in open bus networks

Gateways allow enhanced sensor functions to work within open bus networks in safety applications including laser scanners, light curtains, multiple light beam safety devices and safety controllers.

News from Sick (UK) (14 March 2008)

Blind hollow shaft incremental encoders launched

Blind hollow shaft incremental encoders provide added protection against contaminants such as dirt and water and can be used in dusty environments with water washdown cleansing.

News from Sick (UK) (18 February 2008)

Safety camera guards operations points

The latest safety camera for machine guarding applications offers a system for point of operation guarding, so reduces the number of parts and installation time required.

News from Sick (UK) (13 December 2007)

Distance sensor works on many surfaces

An analogue distance sensor, for distance measurement applications where the ultra-high precision of an OD sensor is not necessary, offers accuracy up to +/-0.5mm, reproducibility up to +/-0.2mm.

News from Sick (UK) (14 August 2007)

Linear encoder keeps Welsh cranes on track

User application article Sick Stegmann has supplied a maintenance crane safety system to the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station located just a few miles from Mount Snowdon in North Wales, UK.

News from Sick (UK) (15 June 2007)

Automatic size change system reduces cost

The Hiperdrive Hub automatic size change system released by Sick can reduce the cost of automatic size change by up to 30 percent for machine manufacturers.

News from Sick (UK) ( 7 June 2007)

Free seminar on sensors in manufacturing

SICK is offering free places on a technology seminar discussing how sensors can revolutionise manufacturing operations at the National Space Centre in Leicester on the 12th June.

News from Sick (UK) ( 9 May 2007)

Encoder with minute disc for tough applications

SICK (UK) has released the SKS/SKM36 standalone encoder, an optical encoder utilising the company's MiniDisc (MiDi) technology which allows a very small code disc.

News from Sick (UK) (25 April 2007)

Interface module range offers greater choice

New applications can now be quickly prototyped and developed using a Profibus or SSI adaptor that will communicate with the full range of Hiperface motor-feedback encoders

News from Sick (UK) (13 April 2007)

Magnetic cylinder sensor has two switching points

Sick (UK) has announced the MZ2Q magnetic cylinder sensor, which fits all common housing slots and offers two freely adjustable switching points in a single device.

News from Sick (UK) ( 5 April 2007)

Fast camera processes 3D contour data

The Ranger E camera system from Sick (UK) offers a rate of 35,000 contour profiles per second and more than 1,500 pieces of 3D contour data per profile.

News from Sick (UK) ( 2 April 2007)

0.1mm resolution for magnetic positioning system

Available in an Advanced version that offers a position resolution of 0.1mm with an increased mounting tolerance +/- 20mm is the KH53 absolute linear encoder system from SICK (UK).

News from Sick (UK) (23 March 2007)

Safety catalogue has 700 pages

Sick (UK) has published the 2007 version of its Safety Systems catalogue, packed with 700 pages of information relating to safety products, their application and the key aspects of legislation.

News from Sick (UK) (15 March 2007)

Accuracy improvement for displacement sensor

The OD Max displacement sensor from Sick (UK) is ideal for applications where distance measurement is required with an accuracy in microns rather than in millimetres.

News from Sick (UK) (27 February 2007)

Smart 3D camera inspects, locates, identifies

A version of the 3D smart camera for precise use, the IVC-3D 30, is available from Sick (UK) and is able to identify small parts or defects as well as locate and inspect them.