SENSOR intelligence specialist, SICK is expanding its range of digital solutions for the logistics industry with Coriva, a real-time localisation system (RTLS) for industrial applications that determines the exact position of assets such as vehicles, workpieces and materials.
The German-headquartered company provides a wide portfolio of reliable, high-performance integrated digital technology designed to reduce errors, enhance safety, improve flow, increase visibility, and boost the security of logistics operations. Sensors, systems and software are combined into industry-ready solutions that leverage SICK’s sensor expertise, system design know-how and extensive data capabilities.
Based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Coriva is omlox-certified and is designed specifically for the localisation, tracking and management of assets in real-time. It determines the exact position of assets in real time for full visibility, security and traceability.
Empowering logistics digitalisation
The recent SiTL transport and logistics show in Paris, France, saw SICK showcase its extensive and expanding portfolio of digital intralogistics solutions at its stand, highlighting how the company delivers enhanced visibility, traceability and end-to-end tracking throughout supply chains. Suitable for large logistics companies, small businesses, production logistics operations and OEMs, SICK’s digital solutions are part of the company’s commitment to supporting customers throughout their digitalisation journey. With end-to-end tracking, cybersecurity, visibility and traceability, the company can track the logistics and production process, optimising the operational performance of logistics sites.
SICK also recently unveiled its new Sentio IIoT platform, which brings together its digital solutions in a single IIoT platform. Sentio enables businesses to easily and seamlessly integrate SICK software and hardware into their operations and control them from a single platform. Companies can run and access analytics, logistics and security data, connecting devices and business intelligence on a scalable platform for all projects. Sentio offers seamless end-to-end control and simple digital transformation integration for data-based value creation that integrates OT and IT.
With Coriva, recorded asset position data is used for continuous monitoring of goods movements, material flows, and fleet management. The system comprises mobile UWB tags (CorivaTag), a permanently installed infrastructure (CorivaSat) and software (CorivaEngine), which calculates the positions of the mobile devices in real-time. The recorded position data can be forwarded to an omlox hub via standardised interfaces, supporting the world’s first open standard for industrial localisation systems.
Coriva software can be operated on site or in the cloud, and technologies such as RFID, GNSS, WPAN or LiDAR can be seamlessly integrated via the CorivaHub. CorivaHub can also be used in combination with other SICK solutions, including IdentGate, for automatic identification of parcels and pallets in logistics environments, and the ALDIS RFID automated load detect ident system.
Additional products in SICK’s extensive suite of digital logistics solutions include:
- The versatile, rugged, easy-to-use Inspector machine vision system, including the AI-enabled Inspector83x
- SICK Master Data Analyzer (MDA) Vision to improve logistics flow, data quality, and accuracy
- LiDAR navigation systems and the SICK Mobile Robot Manager
Christophe Hien, digital solutions leader – South West Europe, says, “At SICK, we are going beyond sensors and hardware to capture and harness more of the digital opportunities and data they provide.
Our digital solutions enable companies to embark upon, or enhance, their digitalisation journey, with Sentio bringing it all together in a single IIoT platform.
“Logistics operations are increasingly turning to digitalisation to improve throughput and prevent downtime. Our digital solutions, like Coriva, provide SICK expertise, quality and reliability to companies across the logistics industry.
SICK offers logistics industry customers a single partner for inspection, identification and security, and we have proven expertise in automated logistics environments, with complete scalable architectures that are compatible with your existing systems.“
