Tag: Encoder

Netzer’s New DS-25 Lightweight Miniature Absolute Rotary Encoder

Rotary Electric Encoders™ from Netzer provide exceptionally accurate, high resolution, absolute position with miniature to wide diameter hollow shaft and are available with analog or digital outputs. The holistic structure of the Electric Encoder™ provides generous mounting tolerance, thus obviating the need for internal ball bearings.  The lack of bearings and components such as flexible … Continue reading Netzer’s New DS-25 Lightweight Miniature Absolute Rotary Encoder

Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature SSI interface

Netzer Precision Motion Sensors has launched its new SSI interface – available within the Electric encoder™ or as an external board.  The industrial common digital streaming – SSI, provides a wide variety of options and flexibility to the existing Netzer DS product line of the Electric Encoder™.  Netzer Precision Motion Sensors' implementation of the SSI includes … Continue reading Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature SSI interface

Join maxon for a Webinar on September 10, 2013

Join maxon motor for a webinar on September 10, 2013 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Topic: A New Way to Customize, Configure, and Order Compact Drive Systems Presented by: Matt Badger, e-Business Agent for maxon precision motors, inc. To Register please visit: http://www.globalspec.com/events/eventdetails?eventId=401 Do you need a precise and powerful microdrive … Continue reading Join maxon for a Webinar on September 10, 2013

Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature 20 Bit Resolution, Non-Contact Technology and Modular Design

Netzer Precision Motion Sensors has taken a revolutionary position sensing technology, originally developed for harsh environment specialized applications, and made it available for today's broader range of defense, homeland security, aerospace and instrumentation motion control requirements.  Standard and customized rotary and linear electric encoders are also applicable for space and avionics, medical, automotive and a wide … Continue reading Netzer Absolute Encoders Feature 20 Bit Resolution, Non-Contact Technology and Modular Design

Motion Control Terminology Primer

What makes a bus based Motion Controller deterministic?   What are the three types of Step Motors?   What is the difference between an Absolute Encoder and a Resolver? These questions (and many more) are quickly answered in a free User Friendly 2page 'Motion Control Terminology' Primer. The Primer covers the following topics: Motion Control Motion Controllers Drives and Amplifiers … Continue reading Motion Control Terminology Primer

Netzer encoders heading for space

Reprint of Netzer Press Release dated 30/8/2010 Netzer heading for space.   Netzer Precision Motion Sensors - Electric Encoder™ , incorporated in NASA newly released Robonaut-2 Robonaut 2 (R2) is a state of the art, highly dexterous anthropomorphic robot jointly developed by NASA and GM teams for different space missions.  Its dexterity allows it to use … Continue reading Netzer encoders heading for space

Maxon Academy Technical Presentations

Which are the specific advantages of a "coreless" DC motor design compared to a conventional DC motor?  How is the motor designed?  Which are the underlying physical principles?  What are the differences between precious metal and graphite brushes and where are these two systems used? Learn more about the design, the working principle and the data … Continue reading Maxon Academy Technical Presentations

Up to 50 nm Resolution at Low Cost with MicroE’s New O.P.S.™ Series Encoders

MicroE Systems' new O.P.S.™ (Optical Positioning Sensor) optical encoder series sets the new standard for performance and value, in precision and speed of motion systems and metrology equipment. Its combination of resolution up to 50nm, fast-installing tape scale, dual optical limits, and status LED in the sensor make it the encoder of choice for OEM … Continue reading Up to 50 nm Resolution at Low Cost with MicroE’s New O.P.S.™ Series Encoders

O.P.S. Encoders from MicroE Systems set a new standard for performance and value

Excellent Performance + Value = O.P.S.™ Encoders MicroE Systems' new O.P.S. optical encoder series advances precision and speed of motion systems and metrology equipment by setting a new standard for performance and value.  Its combination of resolution up to 50nm, fast-installing tape scale, dual optical limits and status LED in the sensor make it the … Continue reading O.P.S. Encoders from MicroE Systems set a new standard for performance and value

maxon technical training proudly presents: maxonmotor.com/academy

Deepen your knowledge in drive technology and motion control.  Learn more about the coordinated operation of the drive components motor, gearhead, sensor and controller. Visit http://www.maxonmotor.com/academy maxon academy bundles our offers in the field of drive technology training.  Besides the maxon academy books and booklets you find here e-learning modules and the forthcoming seminars and workshops. maxon seminars … Continue reading maxon technical training proudly presents: maxonmotor.com/academy