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Encoders

Renishaw RCS products for industrial automation, rugged encoders featured at Automate 2025

May 6, 2025 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

Industrial automation is increasingly playing a significant role across multiple sectors, as robotics, control systems and flexible lines are used to automate manufacturing processes. Building on its existing expertise and technologies for industrial metrology applications, Renishaw’s new RCS product line aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies. These products supplement […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Industrial Automation, Robotics Tagged With: Renishaw

Two new miniature absolute encoders join US Digital’s lineup

May 1, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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US Digital announced the launch of two new miniature absolute encoders: the MAE4 and the MA4. The MAE4 is a kit-style encoder designed to mount directly to existing shafts, while the MA4 is a shafted version. Both models deliver 12-bit resolution and offer a choice of analog or PWM outputs. For quick assembly, the MAE4 […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: usdigital

New low-harmonics encoder from Baumer

April 8, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Baumer opens up new potential in drive technology with its innovative LowHarmonics encoder technology. The EB260 compact incremental magnetic ring encoder is the first product available with this revolutionary technology of signal processing. The bearing-less encoder merges the precision of optical sensing with the durability and cost-efficiency of magnetic systems, and all this with minimal […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: Baumer

New high-resolution encoder offers multi-turn absolute feedback at zero incremental cost

March 27, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Kollmorgen has introduced the new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn). It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback with absolute positioning information available at system startup. Designed to work with AKDTM and AKD2G drives, the SFD-M absolute multi-turn encoder can be integrated into Kollmorgen housed servo motors at no additional charge compared to the […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: Kollmorgen

Tour of HEIDENHAIN technologies displayed in Anaheim

February 26, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

HEIDENHAIN is best known for extremely high-end ultra-precision motion feedback and control technologies delivering industry-leading accuracy. These include optical, inductive, and magnetic encoders as well as linear scales, controls, drives, and even integrated motion systems. The solutions are widely used in high-precision machinery in CNC machining as well as aerospace, semiconductor, and medical applications. So, […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: HEIDENHAIN

New smart encoders from Baumer for heavy duty applications

February 20, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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With the new HOG800 series, Baumer presents the next generation of encoders featuring enhanced protection against corrosion, shaft currents, overvoltage and mechanical stress. Baumer has adopted the smart functions of its broad industrial encoder platform to be available for heavy duty applications. Some of these smart functions are intelligent parameterization of resolution, output level and […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: Baumer

POSITAL announces heavy-duty absolute, incremental rotary encoders

February 13, 2025 By Puja Mitra Leave a Comment

POSITAL has introduced a new series of IXARC rotary encoders designed for applications where high shaft loadings may be encountered. Equipped with durable housings and shaft bearings, these units can handle radial shaft loads up to 350 N (80 pounds) and axial loads up to 250 N (56 pounds). They are suitable for use in […]

Filed Under: Rotary Encoders Tagged With: posital

Thomson adds encoder option to stepper motor linear actuator online selection tool

January 9, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced a significant upgrade to its stepper motor linear actuator (SMLA) online selector tool, adding the ability to include encoders in the design process. The new option streamlines the design and purchasing process for engineers and machine builders, making it even easier for them to weigh their options for incorporating position […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Industry News, Linear Motion, Stepper Motors Tagged With: thomson

POSITAL boosts resolution of IXARC incremental rotary encoders

November 19, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade includes new phasing options, offering a choice of wider index (Z) pulses, making it easier to replicate the features of older encoders – an important feature for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Incremental Encoders, Industrial Automation Tagged With: posital

POSITAL upgrades IXARC absolute encoders with EtherNet/IP interface

September 26, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

POSITAL has introduced new versions of its IXARC absolute encoders with the common Ethernet/IP interface. These new models feature three rotary switches for manual IP address configuration. These, along with diagnostic LEDs, simplify network setup and reduce the risk of configuration errors. Two variants are available; a version with IP54-rated environmental protection features easy access […]

Filed Under: Encoders Tagged With: posital

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