SICK is a worldwide manufacturer of factory and process automation solutions. With more than 450 patents in industrial sensors, safety systems and automatic identification solutions, SICK is an industry leader in new product innovations. The diversity of its product line allows SICK to offer solutions at every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, logistics, and material handling industries.
SICK, Inc., the North American subsidiary of SICK, was established in 1976. The U.S. headquarters are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with sales offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. SICK strives to help clients achieve their goals: high production rates, short processing times, safe environments, and high quality. SICK designs and manufactures cost-effective products to achieve a high level of precision, reliability, and versatility. 
Industrial Sensors
SICK industrial sensors reliably sort, count, inspect, measure, recognize and verify the position, size and overall shape of objects. Contrast sensors recognize differences in material brightness and color. Luminescence sensors recognize fluorescent markings, labels, threads, lubricants and adhesives. Color sensors identify and differentiate objects by color.
Safety Systems
Since the company’s inception, SICK has been a leader in opto-electronic safety solutions for hazardous machines. The company continues to develop innovative point-of-operation devices, optical perimeter and area guards. Advanced functions of its safety control devices include fixed, floating, and multiple point floating blanking, Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI) and multiple configurable muting controls.
Automatic Identification
The company also offers innovative bar code line scanners, omni scanners, vision-based reading systems, integration software, and dimensioning products. SICK offers the industry's broadest range of products, more than 50 years of application experience, and a full-service support organization with 24/7 telephone support to meet the emerging needs of customers. High-performance, flexibility and simplicity are the hallmarks of the company’s bar code scanners and systems.
SICK’s laser measurement devices are non-contact measuring systems that scan two-dimensionally, with no additional reflectors or markers required. These devices are ideal for determining the volume of objects or bulk materials, collision prevention for AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), determining and monitoring the position of objects, sorting and classifying, and for positioning control. Laser measurement systems are powerful and versatile tools; they are available in both inside-use and outside-use models.
SICK's Environmental Monitors division, Sick Maihak, is a worldwide supplier of opacity, gas, dust and flow analyzers. SICK's equipment utilizes in-situ technologies to provide the most cost-effective installation, operation and maintenance.
SICK is a worldwide manufacturer of factory and process automation solutions. With more than 450 patents in industrial sensors, safety systems and automatic identification solutions, SICK is an industry leader in new product innovations. The diversity of its product line allows SICK to offer solutions at every phase of production in the automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, logistics, and material handling industries.