Linear encoder

DNP to Enter into Development and Manufacture of Encoder Disks that Support Factory Automation

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Robotics, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Steel, Dai, DNP, Linear encoder, Metal, ED, FY, Multimedia, Glass, Comparison, Rotary encoder, Movement, Computer data storage

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) will enter into the development and manufacturing of Encoder Disks (ED) employed internally in electronic components that detect the position, movement direction and rotation angle of industrial robots.

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  • Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) will enter into the development and manufacturing of Encoder Disks (ED) employed internally in electronic components that detect the position, movement direction and rotation angle of industrial robots.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230702639571/en/
    Various types of Encoder Disks (Photo: Business Wire)
    An ED is a disk onto which fine scales have been engraved.
  • Mounted inside the encoder, the disk detect and control whether industrial robots are moving and rotating in the correct manner.
  • DNP has decided to enter the development and manufacturing of ED.

HEIDENHAIN’s New MULTI-DOF Encoders Do More For Metrology Designs in Machining

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Linear encoder, Heidenhain, Encoder, Engineering, Applied sciences, Technology

Conventional encoders offer one degree of motion, but these three new encoders do more to serve the demanding requirements of machines in the semiconductor and electronics industry, among others.

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  • Conventional encoders offer one degree of motion, but these three new encoders do more to serve the demanding requirements of machines in the semiconductor and electronics industry, among others.
  • They include the new LIP 6031 Dplus, the GAP 1081 and the MKV 1/9x30.
  • Users of these high accuracy MULTI-DOF encoders can expect high reproducibility and consistent quality in their systems.
  • Highlights of HEIDENHAINs three new MULTI-DOF encoders include:
    LIP 6031 Dplus - The LIP 6031 Dplus is based on the standard HEIDENHAIN LIP 6000 linear encoder.

Realize Your Motion Design Ideas with NUMERIK JENA

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Engineering, States of Germany, Heidenhain, Rotary encoder, Linear encoder, Encoder, Carl Zeiss AG, Jena, Carl Zeiss

Schaumburg, IL, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new LIKselect kit-style linear encoder is designed to make machine motion design ideas come to life while saving valuable space and enabling precise positioning within its control loop.

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  • Schaumburg, IL, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The new LIKselect kit-style linear encoder is designed to make machine motion design ideas come to life while saving valuable space and enabling precise positioning within its control loop.
  • Many useful features are offered in the LIKselect including:
    Contact us to learn more and select your new kit encoder today!
  • NUMERIK JENA is part of the HEIDENHAIN group, and is based in Jena, Germany with North American representation and distribution through HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in Schaumburg, IL, USA ( www.heidenhain.us ).
  • Established in 1970 and originating as part the Carl Zeiss enterprise, NUMERIK JENA is known worldwide for offering high quality compact linear and rotary encoders for positioning of implements and work parts in high precision settings.

Motorized Linear Modules Provide High Performance and Precision Motion for Advanced Industrial Automation Applications

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Linear encoder, Rotary encoder, Mechanical engineering, Automation, X-Y table

b'AUBURN, Mass., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces a new affordable motorized linear module series, L-812, designed for high load capacity and dynamics required by higher load precision motion and automation applications.

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  • b'AUBURN, Mass., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces a new affordable motorized linear module series, L-812, designed for high load capacity and dynamics required by higher load precision motion and automation applications.
  • These high performance linear slides deliver higher throughput in production while watching the bottom line on equipment cost.\nL-812 linear motion modules are available with travel ranges from 102mm to 610mm (4" to 24") and easily configurable.
  • Two linear modules can be combined to form XY-tables and with the availability of the brake, a vertical axis can be added for XYZ multi-axis motion and precision automation applications.
  • The linear modules are offered with an option of higher performance linear encoders and lower cost rotary encoders.

New RSF Sealed Encoders for Metrology

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Linear encoder, Heidenhain, XC2, Metrology, Encoder, Engineering, Technology

b'Schaumburg, IL, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RSF Elektronik is proud to announce the launch of a newly designed sealed linear encoder series for high-end metrology applications.\xc2\xa0 Offered through parent company HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America, these MSA 7xx / 8xx model encoders offer high quality and easy mounting solutions that are well suited for use on CMMs, Optical Comparators, Video Measuring Machines, among other types of measuring equipment.\nThe MSA 7/8 series encoders are ideal for high-end metrology on or off the shop floor because of the high signal quality and long-term stability provided thanks to its integration of HSP 1.0.

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  • b'Schaumburg, IL, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RSF Elektronik is proud to announce the launch of a newly designed sealed linear encoder series for high-end metrology applications.\xc2\xa0 Offered through parent company HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION in North America, these MSA 7xx / 8xx model encoders offer high quality and easy mounting solutions that are well suited for use on CMMs, Optical Comparators, Video Measuring Machines, among other types of measuring equipment.\nThe MSA 7/8 series encoders are ideal for high-end metrology on or off the shop floor because of the high signal quality and long-term stability provided thanks to its integration of HSP 1.0.
  • This is essential for metrology applications as the negative impact of thermal expansion/contraction on measurements can be eliminated.\nThe MSA can also be shipped with glass or glass ceramic (Robax) substrates, providing a standard and low CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) offering, depending on the application need.
  • The MSA 7/8 encoders also offer high reproducibility due to its force-free compensation of the mounting tolerance.\xc2\xa0 The MSA 7xx encoder offers a fixed connecting cable, while the MSA 8xx connection is detachable.\nRSF Elektronik encoders are available in North America through parent company HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, and commonly found in the metrology, machine tool, and semiconductor industries.
  • \xc2\xa0More information can be found via contact through https://www.heidenhain.us/contact-us/\n'

Fast, High Precision Linear Slide Actuators with Direct Drive 3-Phase Motors for Precision Industrial Automation

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Actuators, Electric motors, Electrical engineering, Automation, Linear actuator, Linear motion, Electromechanical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Engineering, Linear motor, Linear encoder

b'AUBURN, Mass., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces two new series of direct-drive linear actuator slides.

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  • b'AUBURN, Mass., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces two new series of direct-drive linear actuator slides.
  • The V-855 and V-857 product families were designed for high-load and high duty cycle industrial precision motion applications where traditional actuators with lead-screw or timing-belt drives are not precise, robust or reliable enough.
  • Due to the maintenance-free and friction free high-speed linear motors, greater productivity with shorter cycle times and faster return on investment can be achieved.
  • Position feedback is via integrated linear encoders, available down to 1nm resolution.\nAcceleration is as rapid as 5G\'s and top speeds of 196"/sec (5m/sec) can be reached.

Z-Tip-Tilt Nanopositioning Stage for Precision Alignment is Ultra-Low Profile, Fast, Precise, and Maintenance-Free with Air Bearings

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Automation, Mechanical engineering, Electric motors, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Bearings, Linear motion, Air bearing, Linear motor, Linear encoder

The new A-523 Z-Tip-Tilt low profile nano-positioning and alignment stage is based on a frictionless motion concept with air bearings and ironless 3-phase linear motors.

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  • The new A-523 Z-Tip-Tilt low profile nano-positioning and alignment stage is based on a frictionless motion concept with air bearings and ironless 3-phase linear motors.
  • The parallel-kinematics design with 3 linear motors and high-resolution linear encoders (1nm) combines high accuracy and force capacity with an ultra-low profile.
  • The A-523 can be combined with the A-361 X-Y- Air Bearing Alignment Stage to form a very compact and low profile 6-axis precision motion system.
  • PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors, and aerospace.

New Balluff Linear Position Sensors Designed for Extreme Conditions of Steel Plants

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Measuring instruments, Electrical engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Linear encoder, Technology, Transducers, Engineering, Position sensor, Magnetostriction, Sensor, Radio-frequency identification

FLORENCE, Ky., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The newest additions to Balluff's expansive portfolio of linear position sensors were designed for extreme conditions.

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  • FLORENCE, Ky., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The newest additions to Balluff's expansive portfolio of linear position sensors were designed for extreme conditions.
  • The rod style sensors feature a full stainless steel housing to provide superior resistance to corrosive agents.
  • Balluff offers a wide range of intelligent IO-Link and industrial Ethernet sensors in a variety of technologies including inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, and magnetic as well as magnetostrictive linear position sensors, magnetic tape linear encoders, industrial RFID systems, and industrial vision systems.
  • Balluff provides cost-saving, process-enhancing solutions to machine builders and manufacturers to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences.

Enabling Technologies from HEIDENHAIN to Showcase at SLAS2021

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Automation, Heidenhain, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Computer-aided engineering, Electromechanical engineering, G-code, Linear encoder, Linear motor, Motion control, Technology

San Jose, CA, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEIDENHAIN is proud to showcase motion control enabling technologies at the upcoming SLAS2021 digital exposition on January 25-27.

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  • San Jose, CA, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEIDENHAIN is proud to showcase motion control enabling technologies at the upcoming SLAS2021 digital exposition on January 25-27.
  • HEIDENHAIN brands IMT, ETEL, RENCO and AMO will be represented at SLAS2021.
  • For those at SLAS looking for lab automation solutions for high throughput in sample analysis, HEIDENHAIN will showcase linear encoders, linear motors, motion control systems and read-out systems.
  • Information and the opportunity to connect with HEIDENHAIN experts will be available during the SLAS expo.

Performance Automation: New Linear Motor Stages for High Load / Precision Industrial Applications and New EtherCat Motion Controllers

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Electromechanical engineering, Systems engineering, Linear encoder, Motion control, Engineering, Linear stage, Encoder, Academic disciplines, Articles

AUBURN, Mass., Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces a new motion controller and precision linear stage family geared towards precision industrial automation applications.

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  • AUBURN, Mass., Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PI introduces a new motion controller and precision linear stage family geared towards precision industrial automation applications.
  • The V-817 linear stages, engineered for highly dynamic and precise motion, boast a load capacity of 600N, travel ranges from 8" (204mm) to 32" (813mm), and velocities to 3000mm/sec.
  • An integrated linear encoder provides less than 1nm resolution and when operated with PI's industrial motion controllers, the stages achieve 10nm minimum incremental motion, 1m bidirectional repeatability, and 2.5m accuracy.
  • Stages can be combined for XY motion thanks to an available platform with a triple M6 hole pattern.