LM3 Joins the SICK Integrator Program: What It Means for Our Clients

Michael Walt III
Apr 22
3 min read

LM3 Technologies is proud to announce its official partnership with SICK Sensor Intelligence through the SICK Sensor Integrator Program, a global network of trusted automation and technology solution providers. As a certified SICK integrator, LM3 brings expanded capability to clients by combining our proprietary AI vision systems with SICK’s industry-leading sensors, cameras, LiDAR units, and safety devices.

This partnership reflects our ongoing mission to deliver deeply integrated, turnkey vision and automation solutions that meet the demands of modern manufacturing—whether in inspection, material handling, robotics, or traceability.

Who is SICK?

Founded in 1946, SICK is a global leader in industrial sensor technology, with a reputation for innovation in 2D/3D vision, LiDAR, safety, barcode scanning, and machine integration.

Their components are used across industries to power everything from autonomous vehicles and robot guidance systems to precision inspection and smart factory automation.

SICK’s integrator network is highly selective, composed of solution providers with proven track records in system integration, controls engineering, and application-specific expertise.

Why the LM3 + SICK Partnership Matters

At LM3 Technologies, we specialize in AI vision-based inspection, offering real-time defect detection, dimensional verification, and process control through our QC Hero and PAQi platforms. The partnership with SICK expands what we can offer by giving our clients access to hardware that complements and extends our AI vision capabilities.

Together, LM3 and SICK offer a uniquely powerful solution stack:

SICK provides the sensing and imaging hardware
LM3 provides the AI intelligence, training, controls, and full system integration

This means our customers benefit from seamless coordination between sensing, decision-making, and factory-level control.

Key Capabilities Enabled by the Partnership

1. Expanded Hardware Support

LM3 now provides native integration for a wide range of SICK technologies, including:

2D and 3D Vision Cameras
LMS LiDAR Units for profile measurement and position verification
Barcode and OCR Solutions
Safety Scanners and Light Curtains for machine guarding and operator safety
Color and Spectral Sensors for high-fidelity inspection applications

We design and support applications that combine AI vision with precision laser or optical sensors to enable high-speed, high-accuracy quality control across a variety of use cases.

2. Unified Controls & Integration

Our PAQi platform is engineered for factory connectivity—featuring built-in PLC control, industrial I/O, and communication protocols like Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP/IP. Through this partnership, we’re now delivering integrated controls solutions that unify:

SICK hardware (sensors, scanners, and cameras)
LM3 AI inspection systems
Client PLCs and automation equipment

The result is reliable synchronization of sensors, robots, conveyors, and inspection decisions, with reduced latency and simplified troubleshooting.

3. Smart Factory Applications and Advanced Use Cases

LM3 is actively working with SICK hardware on next-generation factory applications, such as:

Spray pattern analysis and jet consistency monitoring using LiDAR
AI-driven 3D part inspection combining structured light sensors with deep learning
Safety-verified robotic inspection cells using light curtains and presence detection
Real-time OCR and serial number reading integrated with MES systems

These solutions are not only highly accurate and repeatable, but also designed with ease of use, traceability, and scalability in mind.

What This Means for LM3 Clients

One Partner. Complete Solution.

Whether you're building a new inspection station, upgrading an existing line, or exploring AI for the first time, LM3 can now provide:

Best-in-class sensors and safety devices from SICK
AI model training, calibration, and deployment via QC Hero
Full hardware/software integration, controls engineering, and support from LM3

This means fewer vendors, faster deployment, and a system that simply works—because it’s built as a unified solution.

Speed, Support, and Long-Term Value

As a certified SICK integrator, LM3 receives direct technical support, early access to new technologies, and enhanced pricing models that we pass on to our clients. Combined with our in-house engineering team, this results in: