AMCI announces the launch of its new online store, AMCI Direct – a direct online source for purchasing size 11 resolvers and size 15 magnetic encoders. All products are currently in-stock and available to ship within 2-3 business days. AMCI’s reputation as a leading manufacturer of rotary position sensors was built through their ability to […]
Encoders
Fast EtherCAT Encoders from Baumer
Southington, Conn. – Offering extremely fast cycle times of just 62 ms, Baumer’s new high speed Absolute ATD EtherCAT Encoders deliver extremely fast positioning, speed control and motor feedback data to simplify communication between drives and control systems in multi-I/O equipment. These compact encoders experience very little clock phase jitter and are available with optional […]
Encoder Options for All Angles of Stepping Motors
Oriental Motor announces that encoder options are now available for their 0.36° and 0.72° stepping motors. With the addition of the encoder option to 0.36º and 0.72º stepping motors, Oriental Motor’s entire range of stepping motors (including 0.9 º and 1.8º stepping motors) now has the option for an encoder. Additionally, the stepping motors are […]
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 system. The Mercury II […]
MicroMo’s 8mm family of DC motors, encoders, gearheads
MicroMo Electronics, Inc. (www.micromo.com) has unveiled a new family of mini-drives with an outer diameter of only 8mm, providing maximum power. This family of drives is an impressive solution with several possible combinations using DC-Micromotors, with micro-encoders and precision gearheads. The DC-Micromotors series 0816 is available in 3V, 6V and 8V versions, which have an […]
Rotalink’s low-cost absolute encoders with ovoid gearboxes
Rotalink (www.rotalink.com) has unveiled an innovative low-priced absolute encoder with ovoid style gearboxes. This compact encoder is directly fitted to the output shaft’s rear side to measure the load position and it is available for single-turn 360° rotation or multi-turn versions of up to 32,000 revolutions. The absolute encoder uses highly reliable and long-life non-contacting […]
Mclennan introduces new motion control range
The partnership between Allied Motion Inc. (www.alliedmotion.com) and Mclennan Servo Supplies (www.mclennan.co.uk) has been extended with the Surrey-based mechatronics specialists improving its product line coverage of the prominent European and US control manufacturer’s brushless servo motors, direct-drive torque motors, high-performance servo drives and encoders. The close relationship between the two companies spans over 30 years […]
Stainless Steel Rotary Encoders from AMCI
Terryville, CT – AMCI’s DuraCoder® brand encoders are now available with stainless steel housings and an IP69K rating for operation in the most extreme conditions. AMCI DuraCoders have a superior shaft load rating; providing a longer life cycle than other encoders. Many industrial applications require encoders that withstand a variety of harsh environments. AMCI’s stainless […]
BiSS Interface for B&R’s ACOPOS Servo Drives
B&R has extended its wide range of plug-in modules for the ACOPOS servo drive family to include a module for evaluating BiSS encoders. The BiSS fully digital bidirectional sensor interface is an open and license-free communication standard that allows sensor data to be read synchronously, securely and quickly. The BiSS interface is characterized by a […]
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 […]