Tag: Linear Displacement Transducer

Replacing Linear Encoders with Magnetostrictive Technology

A New White Paper from MTS Sensors Linear encoders are used in numerous applications to provide feedback for motion control.  There are numerous technologies for producing a linear position measurement.  This white paper discusses the benefits of magnetostriction for linear encoder applications and the benefits of combining absolute and incremental encoder feedback.   Click on the … Continue reading Replacing Linear Encoders with Magnetostrictive Technology

MTS Expands Temposonics® R-Series to include Profinet RT

MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division, has introduced the Temposonics® R-Series with Profinet IO Real Time (RT) interface.  These highly accurate sensors are part of the company’s second product line, along with EtherNet/IP, for use with Ethernet interfaces in heavy manufacturing and other industrial applications.  Currently, the sensors are available with either a 4.1 PNO (PROFIBUS … Continue reading MTS Expands Temposonics® R-Series to include Profinet RT