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Non-magnetic Encoders for High Magnetic Field Environments from NUMERIK JENA

Jena, Germany – NUMERIK JENA, sister company of HEIDENHAIN, now offers a line of linear and rotary encoders that are non-magnetic and that have been tested in environments up to 6 Tesla and have no influence on the machine environment. The encoders also can withstand this high magnetic environment without loss of accuracy or resolution and are mechanically... [Read more]

Haydon’s incremental magnetic encoder an alternative to optical encoder

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions Inc. (www.haydonkerk.com) has introduced a new magnetic encoder that utilizes both full signal processing and analog detection circuitry on single chip. It is available on the one-inch Series 25000 linear actuator.Fully enclosed and extremely compact, the incremental encoder includes both full signal processing and analog... [Read more]

New Linear Position Transducer with VARAN Bus Interface from Balluff

Florence, Ky. – Balluff announces the Micropulse AT Linear Position Transducer with the VARAN Bus interface. It is able to track the location of up to four position-marker magnets. The transducer outputs a start/stop signal, which is used to calculate the position of each magnet using the transducer length and resolution. It’s available in a... [Read more]

MicroE Systems introduces world’s smallest linear encoder with 1.2nm resolution

MicroE Systems (www.microesys.com) is proud to launch its all-new Miniature Encoders that are ideal for XY microscope stages, nanometer and sub-micron positioning systems, fine control of optics and piezo-motor stages. With resolutions of up to 1.2nm and miniature sensors, the latest MicroE Systems Mercury II encoders can upgrade the user’s motion... [Read more]

Sick introduces new linear encoder for positioning robotics and machine tools

Sick (www.sick.co.uk) is proud to announce the release of its latest high-compact absolute linear encoder, the TTK70. It is designed as a motor feedback system for linear motors or for positioning machine tools and robotics. The high-performance magnetic encoder gives a very reliable alternative to fragile optical scales, with an accuracy of ± 10 microns... [Read more]

Encoder delivers higher resolution for better speed control

“If you want to control the speed of a particular move,” noted Kevin Kaufenberg, product manager for HEIDENHAIN Corporation’s semiconductor, metrology, and medical markets, “the more counts an encoder can output per given period of time, the better the speed control will be. So having a very fine resolution from the encoder provides more counts... [Read more]

Micropulse Generation 7 Linear Position Transducers from Balluff

Florence, KY – Balluff has introduced the first of its new Micropulse Generation 7 linear position transducers, featuring improved measurement and environmental specifications, longer lengths, and more flexible setup than previous models. Debuting in the analog rod style housing, Generation 7 is available in two versions, Micropulse and Micropulse... [Read more]

Selection Guide for Encoders from SICK STEGMANN

DAYTON, OH – SICK STEGMANN, INC. has created a new Selection Guide for Encoders designed to help users quickly select the appropriate incremental, absolute, wire draw or linear encoder for their application. All SICK STEGMANN encoder options are narrowed down for diameter, shaft size, resolution, programmability, as well as electrical and mechanic... [Read more]

Linear Encoders for Vacuum Technology

HEIDENHAIN Corporation offers high quality linear encoders in three product versions, all differing in accuracy, vacuum class, bake-out temperature, electrical connection and production environment. The components used in a vacuum are subject to especially high demands affecting the encoders used in the positioning task. HEIDENHAIN’s specially designed... [Read more]