SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision and automatic identification products for industrial applications. Whether automating factories or optimizing distribution centers, SICK provides cost-effective solutions. SICK has been a technology leader for more than 75 years. Leveraging a history of innovation, the company has pioneered a long line of industry firsts – such as the first safety light curtain, the first bar code reader, the first color sensor, and many more. These innovations provide solutions to the robotics, automotive, airline, manufacturing, packaging, and material handling industries. SICK was founded in 1946 and has operations in 65 countries worldwide. The North America subsidiary of SICK is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.