Safety

SICK - Global presence for the automotive industry

In the automotive industry global perspective is of utmost importance. For this reason, SICK is also represented worldwide. As an independent partner we are always at your side and quickly available wherever in the world you are. SICK is close to you: With more than 40 national and international subsidiaries as well as numerous agencies and affiliated companies. In addition to sales and service, production and development also have an international base. SICK has strategically well-situated and customer-oriented plants in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Japan and the USA. In this way, we are even closer to the various developments in the sector.

As an innovative complete solution provider for sensor technology of international standing we regard it as our duty towards our own corporate image and our customers:
To be always a step ahead of current technological developments around the globe.
Rely on the worldwide independence of SICK. This will ensure that you will always get the best of all possible solutions. Always and everywhere.

Supporting project management throughout the entire project time

SICK provides on-site assistance, side-by-side with the customer, for the planning or modernisation of plants. Local project and service teams have many years' experience and comprehensive process expertise, particularly in the various production processes of the automotive industry. SICK offers support for all aspects of the automation and safety of machines and plant. Planning and project implementation assistancies provided throughout the entire plant project. SICK supplies innovative product concepts that meet the most demanding requirements, as well as technological expertise for simple integration, i.e. openness for all common bus systems, and comprehensive after-sales services.

SICK recognized the key role of sensor technology in factory automation early on and developed applicationoriented sensor products. In the meantime, these have developed into highly complex sensor solutions which are more than simple "sensing elements". Innovative "Sensor Intelligence" after all is what we are striving for: Integrated systems which include safety, control and monitoring functions.

A perfect example of this integration in the automotive industry represent the bus modules of the UE1000 series: Solutions for machines and plants with a high degree of connectivity. A SICK innovation from the Industrial Safety Systems Division. But developments in the other two SICK Divisions Industrial Sensors and Auto Ident are also progressing at an increasingly fast rate. This is particularly advantageous to you, of course. With "Sensor Intelligence" your processes achieve a degree of optimisation which was inconceivable even only a few years ago. And you hold all the aces: Quality, efficiency and manufacturing transparency. Combine safety, control and monitoring functions into one integrated whole - with systems, products and services from SICK.

Efficient services

Our own sales and service teams on five continents guarantee worldwide proximity to customers. SICK provides support in the planning of projects and the commissioning of devices and systems. We also offer a variety of courses and training. SICK offers a modular service concept that lets you calculate planning and commissioning costs, minimize the risk of accidents, and reduce machine times and downtimes. It contributes to the maintenance of safety and quality standards and improved plant availability.

Fulfilling European safety standards worldwide

With the services provided by its Industrial Safety Management Department, SICK offers planning, consultancy and rapid economical commissioning, particularly for protective equipment. The testing and certification of safety at work are carried out on the basis of directives valid throughout Europe. Industrial safety management includes:

• Onsite technical safety advice
• Safety inspection prior to first commissioning
• Periodic safety inspections
• Service contracts
• Stoptime measurement
• Training and instruction on use of products
• Repair and exchange service.

The automotive industry sector guide provides information on products, applications and services
On more than 80 pages you obtain interesting information on the entire range of SICK products for all areas of the automotive industry, including products, applications and services. You can request the brochure from Sick AG, D-79183 Waldkirch or by e-mail to info@sick.de - quoting Sector Guide: Solutions for the automotive industry.

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