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Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O

Magnetic linear encoder from SIKO offers absolute position and speed data

April 14, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The MSA213K high-resolution, non-contact absolute linear encoder from SIKO provides the absolute position at any time, without referencing or buffer battery. With its high signal quality, the encoder is ideal for use in handling and assembly automation, machining systems, pick-and-place applications, PCB machining and always provides precise values for position and speed measurement in linear […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Featured Tagged With: Linear Encoders, siko

Choosing linear and angle encoders for semiconductor machinery

April 7, 2022 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The manufacture and testing of semiconductors involves the competing requirements of nanometer positioning and high throughput. Here, the right encoder can help motion designs deliver on both counts. By HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION staff engineers Semiconductor manufacturing and testing equipment can have the best motion-control bandwidth, artificial intelligence capabilities, and optics in the world, but none of […]

Filed Under: Applications, Controls for linear axes, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: heidenhain

Renishaw’s on-machine tool measurement features expanded range, improved repeatability

December 2, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Building on the success of the original NC4+ Blue, the latest evolution of the non-contact tool setter features an ultra-compact design and is now available in four sizes, with operating gaps ranging from 55 to 240 mm. Measurement repeatability has also been improved across the range, now down to +/- 0.5 micron on smaller separations. […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, Featured Tagged With: Linear Encoders, linear motion, renishaw

Magnetostrictive linear position transducers from AutomationDirect

August 26, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear position transducer

AutomationDirect has added Gefran WPG and WPP series magnetostrictive linear position transducers. These transducers work like other linear position sensors by translating a linear position to an electrical signal. However, they are contactless, which provides a longer life because there is no mechanical wear. Because they use magnetostrictive technology, they’re also immune to electromagnetic interferences. […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: Linear Encoders

Kit-style linear encoders for high accuracy positioning

June 29, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new LIKselect kit-style linear encoder is designed to make machine motion design ideas come to life while saving valuable space and enabling precise positioning within its control loop. Available now from NUMERIK JENA in North America as part of the HEIDENHAIN group, this miniature three-field scanning sensor is offered with a variety of different […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: heidenhain, Linear Encoders

Magnetostrictive linear position sensor provides absolute position

June 23, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The updated Gemco 956 eBlok linear position sensor from AMETEK Factory Automation is a Rod & Barrell style package that can help simplify installation and serviceability and improve on performance and price without affecting quality. The Gemco 956 eBlok is a high-performance, cost-effective linear position sensor designed for applications that often would choose traditional linear […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: Linear Encoders

New sealed linear encoders for metrology applications

May 7, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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RSF Elektronik’s newly designed sealed linear encoder series are suitable for high-end metrology applications. Offered through parent company HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America, these MSA 7xx/8xx model encoders offer high quality and easy mounting that are well suited for use on CMMs, optical comparators, video measuring machines, among other types of measuring equipment. The MSA […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O Tagged With: heidenhain, linear encoder, Linear Encoders

How is an LVDT similar to a resolver?

March 11, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Both LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers) and resolvers are measuring devices that convert displacement into an electrical signal. As its name implies, an LVDT is used for linear measurement, while a resolver is used to measure rotary, or angular, displacement. In terms of construction and operation, the most significant similarity between an LVDT and a […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, FAQs + basics, Featured, Uncategorized

Ultrasonic sensors for linear position and distance measuring

March 4, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

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In nature, some animals — such as bats and dolphins — analyze the echo of a sound or call (a process known as echolocation) to navigate or to find prey. In industrial applications, ultrasonic sensors use the analysis of echos from ultrasonic waves to determine the presence, position, or distance of an object. Ultrasonic waves are […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, FAQs + basics, Featured

What are capacitive sensors and where are they used?

February 22, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

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Linear position feedback devices — also referred to as linear encoders — typically measure travel distances ranging from a few dozen millimeters to several meters. But when a positioning system has a very short travel — a few millimeters or less — traditional linear encoders are often too bulky or don’t provide the required measuring resolution. […]

Filed Under: Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, FAQs + basics, Featured

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