NUMERIK JENA’s newly designed LIKgo is a low-cost linear encoder that meets the demands for use in production and inspection machines in the semiconductor industry. Available in North America through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, the LIKgo encoder will be showcased at its SEMICON booth #851 during this July 9-11 show in San Francisco. The new LIKgo is […]
Linear Encoders
Position sensor for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders measures up to 5 m
The new SGH50 from SIKO uses a clever cable mechanism for absolute measurement of hydraulic or telescopic cylinders. The sensor represents the latest generation of the SGH wire-actuated encoder family from SIKO and now makes it possible to measure distances up to 5 m. Target applications are agricultural machinery, construction machines, municipal vehicles, forestry machines, […]
HEIDENHAIN debuts multi-section linear encoder for use with ACU-RITE’S digital readouts
HEIDENHAIN announces the addition of the AMO LMF 9310 multi-section linear encoder to its line of robust linear encoders. This TTL encoder is specifically designed for long length applications (over 10 ft) on manually operated machines and is compatible with HEIDENHAIN’s ACU-RITE brand of digital readouts. The AMO LMF 9310 is a replacement for the […]
Two new absolute linear encoders with several interface options from NUMERIK JENA
NUMERIK JENA now offers two families of absolute linear encoders to fit into tight spaces. Called the LAK and KIT LA, these non-contact encoders offer several types of electrical interfaces, including EnDat 2.2 with analog signals. This interface allows motion stage manufacturers to use the absolute position values and the analog position values for different […]
Fighting cancer with precision motion control
Medical devices used for diagnosing and treating cancer are taking advantage of advancements in measurement and motion control. Medical technology, as well as precision measurement / motion control advances, have come a long way in recent years. With continued R&D in both, new and exciting combined developments have emerged. That’s the case with the advent of […]
New highly accurate magnetic scales from BOGEN Magnetics
As the available space for position measurement gets tighter, BOGEN has introduced a more compact version of the IKS9 magnetic measuring head. In addition to the existing design style with an 11-mm wide body, the IKS9 measuring head is now available in 9-mm width to be used in the most confined spaces. Despite reducing the […]
Renishaw launches next generation digital encoder
Renishaw’s new VIONiC™ series optical encoder is an ultra-high accuracy, compact all-in-one digital encoder family. Designed for the most demanding motion control applications, this development brings together Renishaw’s renowned filtering optics with a brand new custom interpolation and monitoring ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) that enhances dynamic signal processing and improves signal stability. This achievement has […]
HEIDENHAIN launches new redesigned LIDA 400 exposed linear encoder
HEIDENHAIN released its well-known LIDA 400 series linear encoder in the year 2000 and has established itself in many applications including coordinate measuring machines, linear motion stages, wafer inspection, waterjet cutting, and a long list of others. Now, with advancements in technology, HEIDENHAIN introduces the next generation fully redesigned LIDA 400 series with several benefits […]
Linear encoders for motion applications
Whether a linear system uses servo or stepper motors, adding a linear encoder can improve the performance of the machine and the quality of the process. In servo applications, the motor’s rotary encoder monitors its speed and direction, but a linear encoder monitors the load’s actual position. When stepper motors are used, position monitoring is especially important, […]
Advanced Features Set New Tiny Linear Encoder Apart
RSF Elektronik has released the MS 15 optical kit style linear encoder with the most advanced features available in the smallest mechanical profile in the industry. Available in North America through parent company HEIDENHAIN Corporation, the MS 15 is suited for motion applications in various industries such as metrology, semiconductor, medical and automation. The MS […]
