Haas Automation announced its latest VF models with enhanced motion control to guarantee smooth and precise motion control, the new vertical machining centers (VMCs). The latest VF machines use high-resolution encoders and next-generation digital servo motors for all axes. Haas has redesigned numerous new and improved machines this year. Combined with motor-control and software advancements, […]
Encoders
Incremental Rotary Encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces MNI40 Incremental Rotary Encoders. The MNI40 is a robust magnetic, non-contact encoder with intelligent diagnostics suitable for a wide range of applications. The MNI40 delivers resolution up to 3,600 pulses per revolution at speeds up to 30,000 rev/min and operating temperatures from -40°C…+100 °C. Robust, compact and simple installation of […]
New Extreme Encoder from Leine & Linde
Strängnäs, Sweden – The new Extreme 1000 series from Leine & Linde offers encoders for severe environments. Available in North America through HEIDENHAIN Corporation, the measurement and function range on this Leine & Linde encoder is especially designed to meet the exceptional requirements of the steel, crane and mining machinery industries. In such applications, the […]
DC Tachometer Generators Feature Low Ripple
Greenville, Del. – Servo2Go has just added a new high performance DC Tachometer Generator to its broad range of analog feedback devices and sensors. Manufactured by Servo-Tek Products Company Inc., the CS-7514F-51C tachometer features a low ripple of 1.5% peak-to-peak with a 72kHz filter, linearity of 0.1% and a standard 3V/1,000 RPM with other voltages available. […]
Motion Control Association Elects its First Board of Directors
Ann Arbor, MI – The Motion Control Association (MCA), the leading industry trade group for motion control companies, has elected its first permanent board of directors. Founded in 2006, the association was governed for its first three years by an interim board. The new board was elected by a vote of MCA’s 55 member companies. […]
Kübler by TURCK’s New Magnetic Single-turn Absolute Encoder Series
Kübler by TURCK introduces a new magnetic single-turn absolute encoder series specifically designed for extreme outdoor applications and heavy-duty construction machinery. The Sendix M3658 shaft and M3678 hollow shaft encoders incorporate patented Sensor Protect™ and Safety-Lockplus™ technologies to withstand harsh environmental conditions common in CANopen® and SAE J1939 applications. Sensor Protect technology incorporates fully-encapsulated electronics […]
CUI Launches Updated Website for AMT Encoder Series
TUALATIN, OR – CUI Inc announced that it has launched a new version of amtencoder.com, a website dedicated to their proprietary AMT modular encoder series. The site now features detailed product pages, a resource area with technical documents, videos, frequently asked questions, a news section, and an inventor’s bio. CUI’s VP of Marketing Jeff Schnabel […]
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 […]
HEIDENHAIN’s 1000 Series Rotary Encoders
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Opening up the market for innovations in the automation, medicine and electronics equipment industries, HEIDENHAIN Corporation presents a new generation of rotary encoders with IP 64 protection, absolute position-value formation and functional safety, all within a 35 mm diameter housing size. These small rotary encoders are known as HEIDENHAIN’s 1000 Series and […]
ControlLogix Interface Communicates with EnDat Sensors
Terryville, CT – A direct interface to EnDat position encoders is now available for the 1756 ControlLogix PLC. The AMCI 7272 module is a digital, bidirectional interface for EnDat encoders, with features including latch inputs, onboard diagnostics, and read/write access. Utilizing Rockwell Automation licensed technology, the 7272 EnDat Interface PLC module is 100% compatible with […]
