Direct drive motors have been in existence for several years, but it is only with the recent increase in demand for improved performance that they have become more commonly employed. In this piece, ...

As robotic and robotic-assisted commodities spread through the industrial, commercial, and medical markets, novel design approaches are beginning to emerge, which focus on smaller and more compact ...

In automation, precision and reliability are no longer optional; they are requirements. For a wide variety of machine types and processes, linear guides provide that accuracy and high-capacity travel.

Melexis has announced the MLX90520, the new market reference inductive encoder IC with 22-bit resolution for rotary and linear movement. The IC fulfils the demand for high-accuracy, cost-effective ...

The ANS/ANM58 Profinet from Sick Sensor Intelligence delivers rapid, bi-directional communication with PLCs. The design includes an improved optical measurement system for high precision movement ...

An unexpected revisit to my earlier post on mouse encoder hacking sparked a timely opportunity to reexamine quadrature encoders, this time with a clearer lens and a more targeted focus on their signal ...

The latest developments in Sensor and Incremental Encoder technology are helping engineers to exploit new possibilities in drive technology along with the benefits of expanding factory automation. A ...

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS, a full-frame ultra-telephoto lens that the company says is made ...

The new LIKA EHCT59 absolute encoder is marked by its through hollow shaft and the integration of the EHG (Energy Harvesting Generator) technology platform. It offers a high single-turn resolution of ...