SICK AppSpace

The ecosystem for your sensor applications.

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Overview

SICK AppSpace is an ecosystem that provides developers with the freedom and flexibility to create custom applications for their specific automation needs. It consists of programmable SICK sensors and devices, the SICK AppStudio for development, and the SICK AppManager for deployment and management. This allows for the creation of tailored solutions for robotics, quality control, and logistics.

✨ Key Features

  • Open software platform
  • Programmable sensors and devices (e.g., 3D cameras)
  • SICK AppStudio development environment (based on Eclipse)
  • SICK AppManager for device management
  • HALCON library integrated for image processing

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Open platform for custom application development on hardware
  • Integration of powerful libraries like HALCON
  • Complete ecosystem from sensor to cloud

Unique Value: Empowers developers to create highly customized vision and sensor applications that run directly on SICK's industrial-grade hardware.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Custom robotic guidance applications Tailored quality inspection solutions Object detection and measurement Data processing and communication at the edge Logistics and material handling

✅ Best For

  • Robot arm guidance using 3D vision
  • Custom inspection algorithms for unique product features
  • Edge computing for real-time decision making in logistics

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who want a simple, pre-configured vision system without any programming.

🏆 Alternatives

Cognex VisionPro MVTec HALCON Embedded vision platforms

Offers greater flexibility and programmability at the hardware level compared to closed vision systems.

💻 Platforms

SICK programmable devices Desktop (Windows, Linux for AppStudio)

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

HALCON Lua scripting C++ OPC UA MQTT

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: SICK AppStudio is free to download.

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