• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Linear Motion Tips

Covering Linear Motion Systems, Components and Linear Motion Resources

  • New
    • Editor’s blog
    • Industry news
    • Motion Casebook
    • Video
  • Applications
  • Slides + guides
    • Ball + roller guides
    • Track roller (cam + wheel) guides
    • Crossed-roller slides
    • Linear bearings
    • Plastic + composite guides
  • Drives
    • Ball + lead + roller screws
    • Belt + chain drives for linear
    • Rack + pinion sets
  • Actuators
    • Ball + leadscrew driven
    • Belt + chain driven
    • Linear motors
    • Mini + piezo + voice coil
    • Rack + pinion driven
    • Rigid-chain actuators
  • Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O
  • Stages + gantries
  • Suppliers

Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O

HEIDENHAIN expands popular kit encoder series for better motion control

January 26, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

HEIDENHAIN is proud to introduce a new high accuracy motion feedback encoder that can now be used for absolute positioning in machines in the semiconductor, metrology and robotic industries.  This new LIC 3100 absolute kit encoder is an additional offering that fits between HEIDENHAIN’s already successful LIC 4100 and 2100 series. It is expected to be […]

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

Renishaw launches the FORTiS range of next-generation enclosed linear absolute encoders

January 20, 2021 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

Renishaw, the global metrology specialist, launches the innovative FORTiS enclosed linear absolute encoder series, for use in harsh environments such as machine tools. The FORTiS design is built upon industry-proven RESOLUTE encoder technology and provides high resistance to the ingress of liquids and solid debris contaminants. It features an extruded enclosure with longitudinally attached interlocking […]

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

When is encoder resolution specified in bits, and what does that tell us?

January 7, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Absolute encoders — whether rotary or linear — track the position of an axis by assigning a unique value to each position on the encoder, so that no matter where the axis being measured is located, its exact position can be determined. And because each position is uniquely identified, this holds true even if the […]

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

What’s the difference between minimum incremental motion (MIM) and resolution?

December 24, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

miniumum incremental motion

When we talk about the positioning capabilities of a linear motion system, we typically talk about accuracy and repeatability, and in some applications — especially those driven by stepper motors — we may also be concerned with resolution. But accuracy and repeatability define a system’s ability to reach its commanded position and to do so over […]

Filed Under: Applications, Encoders + sensors (linear) + I/O, FAQs + basics, Featured, Mini + piezo + voice coil

What are the differences between incremental and sine-cosine encoders?

October 30, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Encoders that provide incremental position measurements (whether rotary or linear) output two signals, or channels, typically termed “A” and “B,” to provide position and direction information. These output signals can be in the form of analog sine and cosine waves or in the form of digital square waves. Those that produce digital output signals are typically […]

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

THK OMNIedge System provides predictive failure detection of linear motion components

September 16, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

THK’s innovative OMNIedge System enables predictive failure detection of linear motion components for improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs. The OMNIedge network sets up automatically and sensors are simply installed on existing components for convenient and easy remote monitoring of operating conditions. Data is securely collected through a dedicated closed IoT network for analysis and […]

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

What is a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)?

August 19, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

LVDT

In previous articles, we’ve covered a variety of technologies for measuring linear position: magnetic and optical encoders, magnetostrictive sensors, and even measuring systems integrated into linear guide systems. Another technology for measuring absolute linear position is the linear variable differential transformer (LVDT). A linear variable differential transformer is an induction-based measuring system that consists of […]

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

NewTek sensor addresses requirements for custom LVDT position sensors

July 23, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

As many industries continue to experience supply chain challenges, NewTek Sensor Solution is addressing more requests for custom LVDT sensors in short timelines in meeting unique and demanding position measurement requirements for applications in a range of industries including oil/gas, packaging, manufacturing and power generation.   As travel bans, border closures and regulations associated with COVID-19 […]

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

AutomationDirect adds inductive linear position transducers

July 14, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear position sensors

Linear Variable Inductance Transducers (LVITs) from Alliance Sensors Group convert the linear displacement of an object into a proportional electrical signal output of 0 to 10 V or 4 to 20 mA (depending on model). LVITs are contactless devices designed for dimension or position measuring applications where the sensing element cannot be attached to the […]

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

Balluff’s new magnetic encoders easily integrate with Siemens motion control systems

March 17, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

linear encoder

Balluff’s new absolute magnetic linear encoders with Siemens Drive-Cliq interface are designed to integrate perfectly into Siemens motion controller environments. Plug-and-play installation makes incorporating them into the drive system easy. The controller automatically detects the sensor and its basic settings. Its automatic status monitoring continuously checks the measurement quality, detecting any mechanical position shift during […]

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

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 15
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

DESIGN GUIDE LIBRARY

“motion
Subscribe Today

RSS Featured White Papers

  • Evaluating actuators for washdown in food & beverage applications
  • Identifying Best-Value Linear Motion Technologies
  • Introduction to accuracy and repeatability in linear motion systems

RSS Motion Control Tips

  • Schneider Electric launches Universal Automation Discovery Packs to foster industrial innovation
  • Encoders from SIKO support Industrial Ethernet
  • Draw-wire encoders from SIKO measure position, speed and inclination
  • Incremental encoders configurable via NFC (near-field communication)
  • Low-cost motion control offered with CLICK PLUS PLCs from AutomationDirect

Footer

Linear Motion Tips

Design World Network

Design World Online
The Robot Report
Coupling Tips
Motion Control Tips
Bearing Tips
Fastener Engineering

Linear Motion Tips

Subscribe to our newsletter
Advertise with us
Contact us
About us

Follow us on TwitterAdd us on FacebookAdd us on LinkedInAdd us on YouTubeAdd us on Instagram

Copyright © 2022 · WTWH Media LLC and its licensors. All rights reserved.
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media.

Privacy Policy