Some designers continue to specify linear encoders for applications in which magnetostrictive sensors would work, the former is a familiar technology. However, as we'll explore, magnetostrictive ...

Optical or magnetic linear encoders handle high-res needs in dirty jobs.

SICK has expanded its proven, non-contact magnetostrictive linear encoder portfolio with the launch of a versatile product family for wide-ranging industrial applications. The DAX® linear encoders ...

SICK has expanded its MAX® family of linear encoders to extend the space-saving, operating cost and maintenance benefits offered by its innovative magnetostrictive measurement technology to smaller ...

Optical encoders are nothing new; they can be found in everything from mice to printers. They’re great for allowing DC motors to know their exact position and even current direction. If this … ...

RSF Elektronik has provided an absolute upgrade path for customers using the MS 15 linear encoder or for those who would like to design in absolute linear measurement technology in price-sensitive ...

NUMERIK JENA’s LIA 2 series optical linear encoder series is designed to be more robust against certain contaminations like dust and fingerprints due to its dual scanning window sensor. This ...

HEIDENHAIN’s popular LIF 400 family of encoders has been redesigned with several improvements, including increased contamination resistance.

Research from Nature Portfolio Recent studies have focused on refining rotary encoder installation through a near-sensor computing approach. By utilising edge-vision baseline detection and real ...