Encoders are central to motion control applications, providing feedback in order to increase system accuracy and reliability. As other components in motion systems evolve, encoder manufacturers are making sure that their offerings keep pace with these broader technological changes. For instance, the rise in high-performance networks for motion control is in part driven by the […]
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Robotics Summit in June: Attend for technology insights (and hero Tyler Shultz)
In a few short weeks, the 2019 Robotics Summit (focused on the design, development, manufacture, and delivery of commercial robotics) will take place in Boston. It will be co-located with the DeviceTalks event at the Seaport World Trade Center. Side note — and yes, we at Design World are quite excited about this one: DeviceTalks […]
New miniature incremental optical encoder is first with filtering optics
Renishaws new ATOM non-contact optical linear and rotary incremental encoder system combines miniaturization with leading-edge dirt immunity, signal stability and reliability. With a readhead as small as 6.7 x 12.7 x 20.5 mm, ATOM is the worlds first miniature encoder to use filtering optics with Auto Gain Control (AGC) and Auto Offset Control (AOC) for […]
How to select, apply and integrate the right encoder for an industrial automation application
Updated June 2016 by Lisa Eitel || by Joe Kimbrell, Product manager, Drives, Motors and Motion, AutomationDirect Encoders are used to determine the position, velocity and direction of motor shaft speed and other mechanical motion. They provide information required for the precise control of a variety of applications, such as positioning a rotary table, pick […]
Tesat-Spacecom and Renishaw introduce angle encoder for GEO space applications
Renishaw, in collaboration with Tesat-Spacecom GmbH, is introducing a new space-qualified angle encoder with high radiation hardness, very high accuracy and qualification for 15 years life in a GEO space environment. The new system combines Renishaw’s advanced optical encoder technology with Tesat-Spacecom’s knowledge and experience in ruggedized space electronics. The GEO space encoder’s readhead is designed to survive harsh environments, with 150 g vibration resistance […]
Solid-state encoder manufacturer RLS triples in size
Renishaw associate company RLS has tripled the size of its facilities in Slovenia with a move to a new facility, custom built to expand its design and manufacturing operations. The new 2,100m2 building in Komenda, Slovenia, includes an 180m2 clean room conforming to ISO 8 and equipped with electro conductive flooring, enabling a significant expansion […]
RESOLUTE™ true-absolute encoder debuts at AMB metalworking show in Germany, 18th – 22nd September 2012
RESOLUTE true-absolute linear and rotary (angle) encoders with new compatibility for Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ will make their debut at the AMB international exhibition for metalworking in Stuttgart, 18th – 22nd September. DRIVE-CLiQ is the innovative, powerful communications interface to connect encoder and direct measurement systems with SINUMERIK and SINAMICS drive components. Allowing machine builders to achieve […]
Renishaw RESOLUTE UHV encoder offers clean RGA
Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has introduced the world’s first true-absolute optical encoder suitable for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments — the RESOLUTE UHV. Constructed from clean vacuum-compatible adhesives and materials, the all-new RESOLUTE UHV optical encoder delivers proven clean residual gas analysis (RGA) and low outgassing rates, making it suitable for high performance scientific and semiconductor applications that […]
Renishaw encoder compatible with Mitsubushi serial communications protocol
Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) has proudly announced that its Resolute absolute optical encoder can now be used in linear formats with Mitsubishi serial communication protocol. This enables the optical encoder to be utilized with Mitsubishi’s MELSERVO-J4 line of servo amplifiers, which are commonly used in various industries such as flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing, electronics assembly, factory […]
Arcus DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor features Renishaw magnetic encoder chip
The new DMX-K-SA-11 stepper motor from Arcus Technology (www.arcus-technology.com) integrates Renishaw’s (www.renishaw.com) magnetic encoder chip for real-time position verification. Its compact size enables the motor to stay within the NEMA 11 standard, which is the 1.1-inch-square form factor. A 16-microstep driver, the DMX-K-SA-11 is capable of 1/16, 1/4, 1/2 or full microsteps in three varying […]
