Where to Buy SICK Safety Laser Scanners on the West Coast

EandM is the only Elite Gold SICK distributor on the West Coast — the highest recognition SICK awards.

✦ Elite Gold SICK Distributor

The Right Source for SICK in California, Oregon, and Washington

If you're specifying or purchasing SICK safety laser scanners — the nanoScan3, microScan3, or anywhere across the SICK safety portfolio, distributor selection matters as much as product selection. Inventory availability, application knowledge, and responsive support directly affect your project timelines and your team's ability to get systems running correctly the first time.

EandM has served West Coast manufacturers and machine builders since 1955. As the only SICK Elite Gold distributor on the West Coast, we carry the highest level of certification SICK offers, backed by a team of dedicated product specialists, local inventory, and no-cost technical support.

nanoScan3 and microScan3: SICK's Leading Safety Laser Scanners

Both scanner families are built on SICK's patented safeHDDM® technology, which generates up to 88,000 pulses per revolution — compared to roughly 500 pulses on standard laser scanners. The result is reliable detection that resists false trips from dust, weld sparks, oil mist, and variable lighting in ways that conventional scanners can't match.

Both scanners are configured using SICK Safety Designer software — a single unified platform that handles hardware configuration, logic programming, and diagnostic access across the full SICK safety device portfolio.

Why Manufacturers and Machine Builders Choose EandM for SICK

Buying from any authorized distributor gives you the product. Buying from EandM gives you the product, the expertise, and a team that already knows your application type. 

Common Applications We Support Across the West Coast Dividers Between These

EandM works with manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, and machine builders across a wide range of industries. Here are the SICK safety scanner applications we see most frequently.

Automotive Manufacturing

The microScan3's safeHDDM® technology make it well-suited for automotive facilities where workers operate near AGVs, robotic workcells, and high-speed machinery in environments with welding sparks, dust, or changing light.

AMRs & AGVs

The nanoScan3's ultra-low 80mm profile allows it to be mounted on compact AMR platforms that standard scanners simply won't fit. EFI-pro communication allows for reduced cabling and safe-network data transfer between scanners to the safety controller.

Robotic Workcells

Collaborative and cooperative robot deployments require safety that responds to robot motion and direction. The nanoScan and microScan support dynamic field switching via direct static inputs, enabling graduated safety responses as personnel get closer and closer to the robot.

Packaging

Both scanners offer unmatched protection of hazardous areas whether it be around palletizers, stretch wrappers, conveyers, and more.

Serving the West Coast

Offices and local support teams across California, Oregon, and Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the nanoScan3 and microScan3?

The nanoScan3 is designed for space-constrained applications — most notably small AMRs and tight robotic workcells — with a 3-meter protective range and an 80mm height profile that allows it to fit almost anywhere. The microScan3 is built for longer-range with protective ranges up to 9 meters, and has a wider range of communication protocols, connecting to FSoE and PROFIsafe PLCs alongside CIP-Safety and basic I/O connections. Both use SICK's safeHDDM® technology and offer complex field monitoring features.

What does it mean that EandM is a SICK Elite Gold distributor?

Elite Gold is the highest level of recognition SICK awards to a distributor. It reflects demonstrated product expertise, application support capability, and a proven track record of customer outcomes. EandM is the only distributor on the West Coast to hold this designation.

Do you stock SICK safety scanners or are they ordered to demand?

EandM maintains local inventory of SICK safety products at our main warehouse north of San Francisco. For specific availability and lead times on the nanoScan3, microScan3, or related accessories, contact our inside sales team for a prompt response.

Can EandM help with Safety Designer software configuration?

Yes. Our SICK product specialists are experienced with Safety Designer and can support from initial hardware configuration to basic troubleshooting. Technical support is provided at no cost.

Which industries do you primarily support?

EandM works across automotive, food and beverage, semiconductor, packaging, water/wastewater, and general manufacturing, as well as with OEMs, panel builders, and system integrators throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.