SICK Sensor Intelligence has displayed its solutions designed to unlock power of sensors and data at the Smart Factory Expo 2025 in Birmingham.
SICK showcased a range of intelligent solutions including the new SIG300 intelligent IO-Link Master, IO-Link Wireless Gateway, the TDC-X next-generation telematic data collector and a smart compressed air solution.
The SICK stand (5/F90) at the Smart Factory Expo 2025 demonstrated how businesses can harness sensors to unlock the power of their data, with SICK’s next-generation connectivity solutions and digital innovations designed to create safer, smarter, more flexible and self-optimising manufacturing systems.
At the Expo, SICK demonstrated the possibilities of new data integration products such as the SIG300 intelligent IO-Link Master, the new IO-Link Wireless Gateway and the powerful and secure TDC-X plant management tool at Smart Factory Expo 2025.
SICK’s digital intelligent solutions are said to turn sensor data into actionable insights, positioning the company as a full solution provider.
Star of Booth 5/F90 was the recently launched SIG300 intelligent IO-Link master.
SICK has articulated that the Star of Booth offers smart connectivity for seamless energy-saving solutions and the IIoT device is able to form a bridge between OT and IT.
The Star of Booth also has eight ports and is said to be able to process up to 102 digital signals and features EtherNET/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT fieldbuses, alongside the leading IoT communication protocols (MQTT, OPC UA and REST API).
The Star of Booth is reportedly easy to install and commission without the need for expensive cabling, giving industrial operations greater freedom and flexibility.
It features IO-Link and other protocols, delivering access to a wide range of data for predictive maintenance, improved efficiency, real-time monitoring and data-driven decision making.
SICK’s TDC-X next-generation wireless edge solution for telematic data collection is highlighted by the company as a robust solution suitable for the most demanding end-to-end IoT applications in harsh environments, including factory, logistics and process automation.
The IP67-rated device is said to provide powerful edge computing and multi-sensor data acquisition, acting as a wireless gateway with IoT functionality and support for SICK Digital Cloud Services.
The booth also featured SICK’s smart compressed air solution, which detects leaking compressed air connections for a lower carbon footprint.
The SICK intelligent solution features smart connectivity for data transparency and eight pre-defined values for easy commissioning.
It presents visual information on leaks, excess usage and waste, as well as the anticipated annual cost saving per factory, production hall, line or machine.
SICK’s Strategic Solutions Manager Eugene Lawrence and Strategic Product Manager for Integration Products Johannes Haeringer spoke at the show about how intelligent solutions sensors are enhancing digital solutions.
Lawrence and Haeringer outlined how SICK’s digital initiatives form three digitisation pillars: Ready-to-use intelligent solutions, Digital toolbox and C² – Competence and Consulting.
The second digitisation pillar is said to be the wide range of flexible and compatible digital products that comply with industry standards to deliver tailored intelligent solutions that meet specific customer needs.
The large and expanding range of intuitive digital tools from SICK includes the Field Analytics visualisation and analysis platform, gateways, SICK NOVA foundation software for configurable machine vision solutions, the SICK AssetHub, IO-Link Masters and SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA).
SICK’s digital consulting team is said to provide support from the beginning of a project to end of lifecycle, identifying pain points, evaluating potential resolutions and implementing the right digital intelligent solutions to save development time and add maximum value.
The industry presentation at Smart Factory Expo 2025 also featured real-world examples of how SICK sensor technology enhances businesses and supports digital transformation.
These include a battery production facility that has invested in a foreign object detection system from SICK using Ranger3 cameras and encoders.
It has reportedly prevented production deficiencies, reducing service effort, making production more efficient, cutting waste and delivering significant cost savings.
Charlie Walker, Digital Solutions Consult, SICK UK said: “It is about real-world data that matters. We are proud to showcase our next-generation connectivity solutions for seamless sensor integration and digital service innovations.
“Each solution has been designed to transform manufacturing into safer, smarter, more flexible, self-optimising systems.
“We are well known in the industry for our huge sensor portfolio and outstanding quality.
“With our expanding digital product portfolio we can do even more, delivering more advanced solutions and adding value through digital transformation.”
