Updated June 15, 2026: Bogen Magnetics supplies magnetic-based encoders for industrial automation applications. At last year’s Automate Show, we chatted with engineering and sales manager Darrell Davey at the Bogen booth. He detailed how Bogen encoders are often integrated into robotics and medical applications for precise and reliable position feedback. Many of the encoder components […]
Encoders
Expressions of feedback resolution for absolute encoders
Unlike the relative values output by an incremental encoder, every shaft position output by an absolute encoder corresponds to a unique digital value or word. This is in part how these encoders track shaft position even if there’s a power interruption. Multiturn absolute rotary encoders and sensors report two aspects of shaft position — the […]
POSITAL expands SSI options for IXARC encoders
POSITAL now supports SSI communication interfaces across a broad range of IXARC absolute rotary encoders. This includes both kit (modular) encoders and industrial encoders. Both are also available in POSITAL’s new 20 mm miniature form factor. For larger encoders, SSI interfaces are offered in several mechanical configurations, including 36 mm compact models, 58 mm rugged […]
Electromate adds Netzer VLP-13 miniature absolute encoder
Electromate has added the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog, a miniature absolute rotary encoder for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision and reliability are required. Why the VLP-13 Matters As demand increases for smaller, lighter and more precise motion control systems in robotics, aerospace, medical and automation sectors, the VLP-13 addresses a common design […]
POSITAL adds 20 mm multiturn encoders for compact systems
POSITAL has expanded its IXARC series of rotary encoders with a new line of 20-millimeter-diameter multiturn magnetic encoders designed for motion control applications with limited installation space. With a total housing length of 31 millimeters, these models are the smallest multiturn encoders in the IXARC range. They offer performance comparable to other POSITAL encoders in […]
EPC earns HUBZone certification from U.S. Small Business Administration
Encoder Products Company (EPC), a manufacturer of rotary incremental and absolute encoders, has been certified as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The certification supports EPC’s participation in federal contracting programs and contributes to economic development in designated HUBZone areas. EPC holds contracts with the United […]
New motors, gearhead, and encoders with 16-mm diameter from FAULHABER
With a new size of the SXR motors, the powerful motor of the new GXR family, the high-precision encoder and the matching gearhead, FAULHABER presents products that are perfectly matched to one another, come from a single source, all diameter compliant with 16 mm. This combination enables optimal efficiency, maximum dynamics and absolute precision ideal […]
Day 1: New technologies at Automate 2025
In addition to presentations and technical sessions, several dozen companies have announced new technologies at this year’s Automate Show. Some of these have been released in announcements: Festo Didactic to showcase workforce development at Automate Columbus McKinnon showcases conveyance systems at Automate 2025 Festo showing multi-axis positioning systems at Automate Automate 2025 builds on years […]
Renishaw RCS products for industrial automation, rugged encoders featured at Automate 2025
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 […]
Two new miniature absolute encoders join US Digital’s lineup
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 […]
