Top 5 SICK Safety Laser Scanners for Industrial Use in 2025
SICK is a global leader in factory and logistics automation — and their safety laser scanners are trusted by OEMs, integrators, and engineers worldwide. Whether you’re protecting an AGV, securing a robot workcell, or monitoring hazardous zones, SICK offers a robust lineup to meet every industrial safety requirement.
In this blog, we rank the top 5 SICK laser scanners for 2025, based on performance, size, safety functions, and connectivity.
1. 🥇 SICK microScan3 Core – Compact Powerhouse with safeHDDM®
The microScan3 Core is SICK’s flagship compact laser scanner. Built on the proprietary safeHDDM® scanning technology, it delivers superior dust and ambient light resistance with high detection reliability.
- ✅ Protective field range: up to 5.5 m
- ✅ Compact size with rugged IP65 housing
- ✅ Dual protective fields and configurable fields via Safety Designer software
- ✅ PROFINET and EtherNet/IP communication
Best for: Mobile robots (AGVs, AMRs), compact machine zones, material handling systems
2. 🥈 SICK S3000 Standard – Industrial Workhorse
The S3000 Standard is one of the most deployed safety laser scanners in industrial automation. It offers a long detection range and robust configuration for static and mobile applications alike.
- ✅ Protective field range: up to 4 m
- ✅ Up to 8 configurable field sets
- ✅ RS-232 and PROFIBUS options available
- ✅ SIL2 and PL d certified
Best for: Access protection, point-of-operation safeguarding, conveyor safety
3. 🥉 SICK nanoScan3 – Ultra-Compact Safety for AGVs
For space-limited mobile platforms, the nanoScan3 offers unmatched size-to-performance ratio. It’s just 80 mm tall but packed with advanced safety functions and network connectivity.
- ✅ Protective field range: up to 3 m
- ✅ Just 80 x 80 x 106 mm (HxWxD)
- ✅ safeHDDM® scan technology for reliable detection
- ✅ Integrated Ethernet interface + diagnostics
Best for: Compact AGVs, collaborative robot carts, mobile scanning stations
4. 🛠️ SICK TiM100 – Non-Safety Laser Scanner for Automation Tasks
The TiM100 isn’t a certified safety scanner — but it’s excellent for object detection, collision avoidance, and area monitoring in industrial automation environments.
- ✅ 2D LiDAR with 240° scanning angle
- ✅ Small and cost-effective
- ✅ Perfect for warehouse automation
- ✅ IO-Link and USB interface
Best for: Non-safety detection, collision avoidance, system triggering
5. 🧠 SICK LMS100 – Long-Range Scanning with Flexibility
The LMS100 series provides long-range, high-resolution scanning — ideal for outdoor or large-area monitoring. While not a certified safety device, it’s used in many infrastructure and transport applications.
- ✅ Scanning range up to 20 m
- ✅ Configurable field evaluation
- ✅ Integrated Ethernet and serial ports
- ✅ Excellent for triggering and measurement tasks
Best for: Outdoor detection, vehicle guidance, material flow monitoring
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