POSITAL’s IXARC high-precision magnetic absolute rotary encoders are now available with CANopen interfaces. These new interface option is in addition to the previously announced SSI, EtherNet/IP, EtherCat, Powerlink, Profbus DP and Profinet interfaces. Together, this range of interface choices makes the rugged and compact IXARC encoders one of the most versatile devices of its type […]
Hengstler adds to its series of ATEX-rated absolute rotary encoders
Hengstler’s new ACURO AX73 optical encoders offer attributes such as ease of installation, high precision and compact dimensions. The AX73 completes the company’s comprehensive family of ATEX-rated absolute rotary encoders, both optical and magnetic. The new AX73 and AX65 offer a special mounting system, while also available are the AX70 and AX71 absolute encoders, as […]
What kinds of encoder features boost ruggedness? Solid-state electronics, maybe?
Digital technology boosts the reliability of rotary-encoder designs. By Jeff Smoot, VP of Application Engineering & Motion Control, CUI Inc. Encoder applications are all around us, from BattleBots to the Mars Rover, large construction vehicles to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and in numerous medical and military applications. In short, wherever there is motion, an encoder is […]
Precision 30-mm clear aperture vertical rotation stage from OES
The precision AR59-AV motorized 30-mm Clear Aperture Vertical Rotation Stage from Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) features a 180:1 precision worm drive and deep grove ball bearings for resolution of ± 0.001° when microstepping (at 10 microsteps per step). The parallelism of the table is less than 50 µm. The AR59-AV vertical rotation stage is suitable for […]
Hall Effect Sensors
By Chris Francis Magnetic sensors are typically Hall effect sensors (named after Edwin Hall who discovered the effect in 1879), whereby a small voltage difference can be measured…
POSITAL – FRABA expands North American operations
POSITAL-FRABA Inc., has announced several management changes. Due to the rapid growth of the company and the need to address the special needs of different markets, a new position of Vice President of Sales has been created. This position will be filled by Wojciech Pajak, previously the head of the company’s global manufacturing plant based […]
Renishaw launches next generation digital encoder
Renishaw’s new VIONiC™ series optical encoder is an ultra-high accuracy, compact all-in-one digital encoder family. Designed for the most demanding motion control applications, this development brings together Renishaw’s…
Renishaw launches next generation of digital encoder
Renishaw caps its optical encoder range with the launch of the VIONiC series, a new ultra-high accuracy, super-compact all-in-one digital encoder family. Designed for the world’s most demanding motion control applications, this development brings together Renishaw’s renowned filtering optics with a brand new custom interpolation and monitoring ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) that enhances dynamic signal…
CANOpen gateway simplifies motion systems
The CANOpen gateway allows rotary or linear absolute position data to be accessed by CANOpen motion control resources. A new generation of CRG CANopen gateways incorporates CANopen encoder profile CIA 406 v.3.2. This profile has also been implemented in Leine & Linde’s 600 Series CANopen encoders. For reliable and efficient transfer of data, the gateway…
MICROMO Launches New IER3 AND IERS3 Optical Encoders from FAULHABER
MICROMO announces the new high precision IER3 and IERS3 optical encoders from FAULHABER. Both encoders deliver 2 channel quadrature signals and an additional index signal. The encoders are…
For drive technologies — slim F5883 multiturn encoder
The challenge in the drive industry is to develop increasingly compact drives … … which must have ever-higher performance, better dynamics and improved energy efficiency. This leads to new requirements…
New Compact Encoders for OEM Designs
The new Pittman E21 family of 21mm optical incremental encoders satisfy the demands of volume OEM precision-motion control applications. The E21 represents a huge improvement over its predecessor…
FAQ: Why do some encoders have embedded microprocessors for signal processing?
Edited by Zak Khan || Embedded microprocessors in encoders offer many advantages. They improve reliability, accuracy and responsiveness. Plus in the case of magnetic encoders, embedded microprocessors can…
Meeting the Motion Needs of Flexible Automation – Transcript
This is the unedited transcript for webinar: Meeting the Motion Needs of Flexible Automation. Click here to watch the webinar on demand. Miles: Hello everybody. Thanks for joining us…
Why use integrated position measuring with linear guides?
Linear guides provide accurate, high-capacity travel for a wide variety of machine types and processes. In the most demanding applications, linear position feedback is often needed in order…
Great in tightest spaces: Ultra-adaptable miniature encoders
Especially when it comes down to finding the suitable encoder for tight installation spaces, Kübler’s miniature encoder portfolio is the right choice. The trend toward compact constructions has…
Transcript: Encoder integration in 2016: New modes of installation, networking, and more
This is the unedited transcript for webinar: Encoder integration in 2016: New modes of installation, networking, and more Click here to watch the presentation on demand. Lisa Eitel:…
TSM11: Most compact StepSERVO Integrated Motors yet
The successful line of StepSERVO closed loop integrated motors continues to expand with the addition of three NEMA 11 frame models. The TSM11 StepSERVO integrated motors offer the same…
Tech Spotlight: preloading ball bearings
In the case of ball bearings, preload is often a misunderstood concept and overlooked by designers and bearing users alike. One of the final steps in the bearing manufacturing process is the assembly of the individual bearing components: the outer ring, inner ring, balls and retainer (or ball separator). When the bearings are assembled, it […]
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Direct drive linear motors with integrated encoders offer high resolution
The new, SDLM-025-070-01-01 direct drive linear motor from Moticont, also known as an electric cylinder, has a built-in encoder, zero backlash, zero cogging, and provides users with high…
What are ironless linear motors?
There are two primary types of linear motors: iron core and ironless, depending on the construction of the motor’s primary part. Iron core designs produce very high thrust forces…
Why is preload necessary in some bearing applications?
Overview: What is preload? AST Bearings LLC is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company and supplier of precision bearings and bearing related products. John Wallace, Vice President of Operations for AST explains that in the case of ball bearings, preload is often a misunderstood concept and overlooked by both designers and bearing users alike. One of […]
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EtherCAT servodrives for brushless motors
OPENdrive OD700 is an EtherCAT compatible servodrive for brushless motors. A key feature is automatic recognition of connected motors and configuration through “ODM,” a browser executable on PC and on machine board. This feature makes the servo system easy to commission through the EtherCAT channel without modifying machine connections. ODM enables visualization and modification of…
Encoders connect to Ethernet/IP
For extreme environments, such as in steel and mining applications, the 1000 series encoders now from HEIDENHAIN now support Ethernet/IP and provide a range of configurations including incremental and absolute. The 900 series encoders with Ethernet/IP also provide incremental outputs, thereby allowing them to support high-performance drive applications. And in demanding environments where space is…
Servo Cylinder — robust high performance linear actuator with Phase Index
The Servo Cylinder is a compact, high performance brushless dc linear actuator with advanced control electronics and Phase Index absolute position feedback. The integrated Phase Index sensor is digital,…