Leine & Linde’s 800 rotary encoder series now includes an integrated over-speed capability with programmable switching speeds. In many industrial applications like wind turbines, steel plants or ...

Encoders are the most widely used feedback devices for electric motor control, capable of delivering precise position and speed feedback for closed-loop performance. With numerous technology options ...

Industries have different uses and requirements for controls and positioning. Encoders are critical to the production of advanced electronics, one of the fastest growing and advancing industries in ...

Precisely tracking speed, acceleration, and position of a motor's rotor is an essential requirement for many motor control applications found in everyday equipment such as fax machines, elevators, and ...

In robotics, movements must be precise and well-controlled. As robots are asked to do more as industry becomes more familiar with the technology, there will be an increasing need for high accuracy ...

Three magnet-free inductive position sensors from Renesas provide a cost-effective alternative to magnetic and optical ...

The Hardinge DD100 is capable of spindle speeds up to 4,200 deg/sec and up to 600 rpm continuous rotation — over 10x faster than a gear-driven indexer, the developer indicates. The standard DD100 ...

To improve the speed and control of rotary actuators used in laser scanning and other optical systems, engineers at Pangolin Laser Systems, Orlando, Fla., decided to take matters into their own hands ...

In a nutshell: Canadian hardware maker Ploopy is now accepting pre-orders for its latest input device. The Ploopy Knob is a 3D-printed, open-source rotary encoder featuring a high-precision sensor ...