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Absolute Encoders

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 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 VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer Precision

February 29, 2024 By Motion Control Tips Editor Leave a Comment

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Netzer has introduced the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space. The VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer is an extremely low profile, hollow-shaft absolute rotary encoder. Often used in multi-axis machinery, servo motors machine tools or robots, and process machine manufacturing, the VLM-60 ensures […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders

Next generation absolute encoders feature new magnetic sensing technique

August 17, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN initiative, encoder-maker POSITAL has introduced a major update to its portfolio of IXARC magnetic encoders. While incremental encoders based on the new technology platform have been available for several months, the company is now rolling out a new generation of single and multiturn absolute encoders. These new encoders come […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Industry News Tagged With: posital

Absolute encoders — facts and misconceptions

August 16, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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A little knowledge goes a long way — knowing and understanding the advantages and limits of encoders and limit switches can ensure the best possible motion system design. Ray Marquiss Senior Application Engineer for Automation Valin Corporation There are two parts of motion control systems often overlooked or misunderstood; encoders for either the motor rotation […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Industrial Automation Tagged With: Encoder Products Co.

Celera Motion debuts inductive encoder for automation in extreme conditions

March 30, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Celera Motion, a business unit of Novanta Inc., has introduced the Field Calibration IncOder, a new absolute inductive encoder that achieves next-level accuracy angle measurement in motion control applications and position feedback in robotics in the most demanding environments. The Field Calibration IncOder is designed for applications that need precise angle measurements but in conditions […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Rotary Encoders

Absolute rotary encoders make omnidirectional motion a VR reality

September 27, 2022 By Rachael Pasini Leave a Comment

HEIDENHAIN Infinadeck motion application

Encoders are critical motion control components that provide feedback on a system’s position and speed. They are used in almost every industry — such as aerospace, robotics, packaging, and textiles — and are building traction in virtual reality (VR) treadmills. VR treadmills let users physically move in real-life space while navigating virtual environments. But unlike […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Editor Blogs, Featured, Industry News, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: HEIDENHAIN

Compact 36-mm absolute rotary encoders with analog interface

November 16, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new AV3650M and AH3650M absolute rotary encoders from SIKO combine precise and reliable position measurement in an extremely compact housing. The absolute position values are transmitted via several integrated analog interfaces, such as 0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V and 4 to 20 mA. These encoders use the magnetic measuring principal, with […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: siko

Shaft absolute encoder designed for harsh environments

May 4, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new Model A58SB absolute bus encoder from Encoder Products Company (EPC) is designed for harsh factory and plant floor environments. Heavy duty, rugged and reliable, this shaft absolute encoder is available in both single and multi-turn resolution. As an absolute encoder, it’s especially suited to applications where an encoder needs to retain position information […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders Tagged With: EPC

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