Expanded lighting and illumination offering ideal for 2D applications

SICK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products factory and logistics automation, today announced the launch of new machine vision lighting products through Advanced illumination (Ai) and CCS America. The new Ai Series and QL Series will complement the existing SICK ICL Series.

2D vision products require illumination to ensure suitable, stable image contrast. Each application is unique and requires tailored illumination. All products built by Ai and CCS America will be made available through SICK. New products include direct ring lights, low angle and darkfield ring lights, line lights, spotlights, backlights, dome lights, and on-axis lights. These new lines come standard with flying leads and are based on LED and high intensity LED technology.

Advanced illumination - Ai Series
Advanced illumination offers training services, lighting labs and loaner services that help educate customers about lighting and to find the right lighting solution. Ai has more than 40 standard light designs that can be tailored to meet color, working distance, field of view and power requirements. Combine those products with an industry leading delivery time for standard products and a two-week delivery time for tailored solutions, and customers have a partner they can rely on to provide solutions quickly and at a competitive price.

CCS America - QL Series
CCS America is the largest lighting manufacturer for the machine vision industry. They also have one of the largest selections of standard lights. CCS America has a state-of-the-art stocking facility, complete with a fully stocked application lab. CCS specializes in high quality lights, with off-the-shelf delivery. CCS has been accepted and used by both manufacturers and end users. Service and support are available from CCS as well. Free lab services, loaner program (with more than 3000 loaner lights) and CCS America’s lighting training are services that may be coordinated through SICK.