RSLM linear encoders feature a special stainless steel scale, ultra-low ±30 nm cyclic error, patented filtering optics and ±4µm accuracy to deliver the performance of a fine pitch system without glass scale fragility and limitations. Especially effective in long-travel applications, the RSLM is available in metal tape scale lengths to 5 meters. New to Renishaw’s […]
Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O
MicroE Systems Introduces Mercury™ II
(Natick, MA) – MicroE Systems introduces the Mercury II digital encoder platform for high performance motion control applications. No other encoder in its class surpasses Mercury II for raw performance, versatility or ease of use. Four models are available with resolutions ranging from 5µm to 1.2nm, linear or 16k CPR to 268M CPR rotary. Users […]
Encoder solutions from Renishaw
ANAHEIM, CA. — Renishaw shows advanced positioning, measurement and calibration solutions at ATX West 2008. Optical Encoders –New SiGNUM™ RSLM high accuracy stainless scale for flat panel applications matches glass scale performance with superior durability and installation ease ±30 nm cyclic error, patented filtering optics, resolution to 5 nm and simple installation give SiGNUM™ RSLM […]
Two-dimensional Encoder from Heidenhain
SCHAUMBURG, IL – HEIDENHAIN Corporation introduces the 1Dplus encoder. This two-dimensional encoder was introduced in order to allow measurement of linear guiding and thermal drift errors during movements of a stage or machine, allowing the processing and immediate compensation of guiding and thermal drift errors. This results in a system with very high accuracies with […]
Industrial Products Capability Brochure
Moorpark, CA – Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) announces the publication of their Industrial Division product capability brochure. This glossy, 4-color, 16 page brochure provides the reader with information about CST’s brands that design and manufacture products for the industrial market. An overview of typical applications as well as a brief description overall capability is […]
HEIDENHAIN Linear Encoders for Vacuum Technology
SCHAUMBURG, IL – HEIDENHAIN Corporation offers high quality linear encoders in three product versions, all differing in accuracy, vacuum class, bake-out temperature, electrical connection and production environment. The components used in a vacuum are subject to especially high demands affecting the encoders used in the positioning task. HEIDENHAIN’s specially designed linear encoders for high and […]
BEI Launches Sensor Accessories E-Commerce Web Site
BEI Industrial Encoders is pleased to announce the launch of bei-industrial-products.com, a new e-commerce web site dedicated to industrial sensor accessories and support products. These products will help users install, maintain and retrofit a variety of industrial sensor applications and are all available for easy online purchase. The site includes a variety of cable assemblies […]
Encoders Ensure Accurate Measurement of Conformal Optics
When a leading manufacturer of CNC optical manufacturing technology needed accurate and stable positioning for a new measurement system for conformal optics, it turned to ABTech Manufacturing Inc., specialists at custom-made precise air bearings and motion systems. The engineers, in turn, chose new high-resolution linear and rotary optical encoders from Renishaw to meet the positioning […]
