SICK dStudio is an online service platform launched by SICK for deep learning and training classification neural networks. Based on SICK’s multiple smart camera hardware, the platform further optimizes the training accuracy rate and execution speed to help reduce the complexity of solution development. It can be used in assembly verification, welding detection, defect detection, sorting, anomaly detection and other scenarios. dStudio has a simple and easy-to-use interface that can be used by people without any AI knowledge. Data such as training progress and training success rate are clearly displayed in the chart, and after the training is completed, the neural network needs to be downloaded and transferred to the smart camera hardware for production use.

3500/45 During the visit, the delegation also visited the Outdoor Technology Center of SICK. Because SICK’s product line is very broad, including a variety of sensors, safety systems and automation solutions, in order to verify and optimize the performance of its products in a variety of practical environments, SICK has established an outdoor technology center for simulation of various application scenarios such as ports, traffic, security, mining, industrial vehicles, etc., which can test and verify multiple products simultaneously. Provide effective support for product development and improvement.

3500/45 According to reports, the outdoor technology center located at SICK’s German headquarters was completed and put into use in 2018, covering an area of 3,500 square meters. It is divided into 7 test areas, including motion control system test, safety protection test system, long-term outdoor performance test of laser scanning sensors, long-distance measurement sensor test, multiple collision avoidance scheme test of unmanned vehicles, track platform scheme safety scheme test, encoder and motor feedback long-term test. SICK improves the reliability of software and hardware through outdoor testing of various sensors in different weather and temperature environments. The members of the delegation were in the field and were deeply impressed by SICK’s ultimate pursuit of product quality and reliability of new performance through observing various on-site tests.

Visiting SICK’s German headquarters is not only a learning journey, but also a rewarding one. SICK is an international business group with more than 70 years of history, starting from a small workshop, today it has grown into an industry leader with complete solutions for sensor products, systems, software, artificial intelligence and services. In this process, SICK’s deep cultivation of sensor technology, attention to customer needs, deep understanding and practice of industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing, as well as the high pursuit of product performance and reliability, and high investment in research and development innovation are all secrets of its development and growth.

3500/45 In particular, SICK’s philosophy of “our customers are the heart of what we do” is particularly impressive. In fact, this is also the main reason why it can always be close to customer needs, provide intelligent sensors and system solutions that meet customer needs, and drive its continuous research and development and innovation, and make sensor products and solutions market leaders and create excellent value for customers, which is very worthy of Chinese enterprises to learn from and learn from.