CONTACT FORM 1-800-473-9123 Portal Home Line card Services Contact News About News HOME NEWS Six Common Mistakes When Setting Up Safety Laser Scanners 15 Jun 2021 SICK, Safety Safety laser scanners are complex devices with a rich history. With the vast number of choices in the market in regards to range, connectivity, size, and robustness, there are many variables to consider when designing a safety solution using scanners. Here are six common mistakes made when setting up safety laser... READ MORE What is LiDAR? 26 May 2021 SICK A brief history and overview of LiDAR technology and how it has evolved For decades, LiDAR technology has been used as an effective means of detection and ranging in various settings and industries. But what exactly is it and where did it come from? LiDAR is an acronym , standing... READ MORE Collaborative Robot Safety Made Simple 11 Mar 2021 SICK, Safety We all know that collaborative robots help increase productivity in manufacturing processes. But how exactly you can ensure that the robot application is safe and compliant with current standards? To protect personnel, it’s important to restrict access in hazardous robot areas. Many manufacturers are looking for a solution that still allows... READ MORE Safety, Risk, and Performance Levels: A Guide to Functional Safety 09 Feb 2021 SICK, Safety What is Risk? Risk is defined as “the combination of the severity of harm and the probability of occurrence of that harm”. Simply put: Risk = extent of damage x probability of occurrence High and low risk are the two extremes of machines. An example of a high risk is... READ MORE Paving the Way for Simple Safety Solutions 03 Feb 2021 SICK, Safety, Risk Assessment In the manufacturing of tires, there are a lot of moving parts needed to run an efficient and productive operation. As a result, safety is of utmost importance to protect workers from machinery and other hazards. It’s also important to protect the equipment to avoid unnecessary repairs or replacements. Manufacturers... READ MORE What Benefits Safety Devices Can Offer and How to Utilize Effectively 01 Aug 2019 Safety, Vision Sensor, Light Curtain, SICK, Risk Assessment, Vision System Q&A: What Benefits Safety Devices Can Offer and How to Utilize Effectively Safety devices are essential in the industrial workplace to separate people from dangerous zones; they are a tried and true way to reduce risk and injury. While placing a safety barrier around a dangerous space may seem like... READ MORE Tags All tags Schneider ABB Safety Vision Sensor Light Curtain SICK Risk Assessment Vision System Schneider Electric Industrial Solutions PLC Gear Motor Motors Gearbox power transmission nVent Hoffman ModCenter Enclosures control panel PLCnext Phoenix Contact IIoT food and beverage Electrical Safety CONTACT FORM Call us 1-800-473-9123 Connect with us Navigation Online shop Portal Line card Services Contact News About Locations SEE MORE DETAIL Headquarters - Merriam, KS 9245 W. 53rd St. Merriam, KS 66203 Denver, CO 6051 Washington St. Unit D Denver, CO 80216 Springfield, MO 3528 E. Nora St. Springfield, MO 65803 LaVista, NE 6995 S. 109th St. LaVista, NE 68128 Wichita, KS 8620 E. 34th St. North Wichita, KS 67226 Sabetha, KS 909 Main St. Sabetha, KS 66534 Vendor Certifications Associations Privacy policy / © Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved.