Kollmorgen has introduced the new SFD-M (Smart Feedback Device, Multi-Turn). It allows machine builders to achieve high-resolution multi-turn feedback with absolute positioning information available ...

Precision of rotational and linear measurement underpins motion control systems, and optical encoders are a mainstay in delivering this. Converting mechanical motion into digital signals enables ...

The SMA21 absolute linear encoder from Lika Electronic provides fine resolution down to 1 µm and high accuracy of ±2 µm at fast speed up to 10 m/s. It is ideally suited for challenging applications ...

Aug. 17, 2023 ­- As part of its ambitious NEXTGEN initiative, encoder-maker POSITAL has introduced a major update to its portfolio of IXARC magnetic encoders. While incremental encoders based on the ...

Abstract: This paper proposes an efficient detection of absolute robot arm position using dual incremental encoders. We considers a robot joint comprising a motor, a ...

Abstract: Driving synchronous machines requires early and accurate knowledge of the absolute position of the rotor; current solutions based on resolvers, sin–cos, or absolute encoders are complex, ...

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of tube bending machine troubleshooting articles from Jay Robinson of Robinson Bender Services and Automation Inc. “We can’t run in auto!” This was the ...

Absolute encoders and incremental encoders are the two main types to consider, but what is the difference between the two technologies, and which is best suited for your particular design? While ...

Lika offers the SMAR as an off-axis modular encoder to be paired with the MRA magnetic ring. It is designed in an open PCB (readhead) and an ultra-flat ring with max. 18 mm through bore. The readhead ...