Heidenhain

Hexagon machine training system leverages digital twins to help manufacturers bridge shop-floor skills gaps

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Friday, July 7, 2023
Intelligence, Learning, CNC, NCSIMUL, PC, Running, Student, Computerized maintenance management system, CMM, DMG, Software, Machine shop, Heidenhain, Hexagon, FANUC

HxGN Machine Trainer was developed by Hexagon to help companies and educational institutions attract and train the next generation of machine workers - something that is vitally important with the industry facing a skills and labour shortage.

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  • HxGN Machine Trainer was developed by Hexagon to help companies and educational institutions attract and train the next generation of machine workers - something that is vitally important with the industry facing a skills and labour shortage.
  • The skills shortage is compounded by the fact that training people to use CNC machines, and similar tools, is expensive, slow and potentially dangerous.
  • By training machine operators using an accurate and interactive physical simulator, manufacturers can onboard and upskill their staff faster and more cost effectively than ever before.
  • The agile training system also offers a range of digital twins for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to provide practical experience.

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.

New High-Precision Touch Probe from HEIDENHAIN For Grinders/Lathes Offers Many Benefits

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
XC2, Heidenhain, Traunreut

The forces that arise during probing are processed electronically.

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  • The forces that arise during probing are processed electronically.
  • Only on\xc2\xa0further\xc2\xa0deflection\xc2\xa0do the forces of the springs take effect until the machine stops.\nDelivering reliable measurements after prolonged use -even after five million probing cycles- this TS 750 touch probe is still highly accurate:\xc2\xa0with a probing repeatability of down\xc2\xa0to 2 \xcf\x83 \xe2\x89\xa4 0.25\xc2\xa0\xc2\xb5m at\xc2\xa0its high probing speed.
  • JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, develops and supports motion control feedback solutions for the machine tool, semiconductor, electronics assembly and test, metrology, automation, medical, energy, biotechnology, and other global markets.
  • HEIDENHAIN employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide in its core business activities.\xc2\xa0The North American subsidiary is HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, and San Jose, CA, and has been serving the U.S. industry for over 50 years.

Quantum Devices QML35 Rotary Encoder Replaces RENCO RCML15

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Rotary encoder, Heidenhain, Encoder, Engineering, Technology, Science and technology

b'Since being absorbed by Heidenhain, RENCO has eliminated many of their encoder products.

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  • b'Since being absorbed by Heidenhain, RENCO has eliminated many of their encoder products.
  • The most recent model discontinued is their RCML15 rotary encoder, a slim and lightweight commutating encoder popular among motor designers and used in a multitude of industries.\nTo help fill the needs of former RENCO customers left in the lurch by this obsolescence, Quantum Devices is announcing availability of a drop-in replacement: their QML35 optical rotary encoder.\nThe QML35 rotary encoder has a similar low profile, same electrical characteristics as the RCML15, and uses the same connectoreliminating any concerns of backward compatibility.\nThe QML35 rotary encoder is valued for its bearingless, modular design with an assembled height of just 0.43".
  • With a proven track record in applications with limited space, such as robotics, automation, AGVs and medical technology, the USA made QML35 is the perfect choice for existing or new applications.\nFor further information on QML35 specifications and pricing, please see: https://www.quantumdev.com/products/optical-encoders/qml35/\nOnline orders are typically available to ship within 48 hours.\nBased in Barneveld, Wisconsin, Quantum Devices manufactures optical encoders in many different configurations.
  • For those needing custom line counts, commutations or bore sizes, they have engineers available to customize an optical encoder for your application.\n'

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'

New Compact HEIDENHAIN Rotary Encoder Made for Robots

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Electromechanical engineering, Heidenhain, Rotary encoder, Traunreut, Automation, Encoder, XC2, Motion control, Electrical engineering, Engineering, Academic disciplines

The encoder communicates using the high speed EnDat 2.2 interface which also allows for additional information, such as temperature or diagnostics, to be communicated as well.

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  • The encoder communicates using the high speed EnDat 2.2 interface which also allows for additional information, such as temperature or diagnostics, to be communicated as well.
  • See video .\nIn structure, these rotary encoder kits consist of a scanning unit and a rotor.\xc2\xa0 The rotary encoder can be offered in two different versions.
  • JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, develops and supports motion control feedback solutions for the machine tool, semiconductor, electronics assembly and test, metrology, automation, medical, energy, biotechnology and other global markets.
  • HEIDENHAIN employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide in its core business activities.\xc2\xa0The North American subsidiary is HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, and San Jose, CA, and has been serving the U.S. industry for over 50 years.

HEIDENHAIN’s New Magnetic Ring Encoder with Functional Safety for Machine Tools

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Heidenhain, Electromechanical engineering, Encoder, Rotary encoder, Engineering, Servomotor

Schaumburg, IL, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For those needing contamination-resistant encoders with functional safety (FS) for machine feedback, HEIDENHAIN introduces an absolute modular magnetic angle encoder.

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  • Schaumburg, IL, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For those needing contamination-resistant encoders with functional safety (FS) for machine feedback, HEIDENHAIN introduces an absolute modular magnetic angle encoder.
  • This new ECM 2400 encoder supplements HEIDENHAINs portfolio of absolute angle encoders and is designed for machine tool applications that require a sturdy encoder with medium accuracy.
  • The ECM 2400 is suitable for applications with high rotational speeds, angular accelerations, and limited space due to it low overall height of the complete system.
  • In general, it is suitable on all rotary axes that require the following attributes:
    The ECM 2400 encoders are available with EnDat 2.2 interface.

Smarter and Faster RCN Angle Encoders from HEIDENHAIN

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Heidenhain

Schaumburg, IL, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEIDENHAIN is proud to introduce smarter and faster versions of the RCN absolute angle encoders series for use in machine tools requiring high speed, accuracy and contamination resistance.

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  • Schaumburg, IL, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEIDENHAIN is proud to introduce smarter and faster versions of the RCN absolute angle encoders series for use in machine tools requiring high speed, accuracy and contamination resistance.
  • The new models RCN 2001, 5001 and 8001 are especially useful with fast rotating axes and direct-drive motors because the permissible speeds are up to three times higher than older established RCN encoders.
  • With these recent improvements made to the new RCN encoders, they are ideal for aerospace, medical and turning applications.
  • The RCN 2001, RCN 5001 and RCN 8001 share the same profile and mounting footprint of the current RCN 2000, RCN 5000 and RCN 8001.

HEIDENHAIN Expands Popular Kit Encoder Series For Better Motion Control

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Heidenhain, Traunreut, Automation, Motion control, Encoder

This new LIC 3100 absolute kit encoder is an additional offering that fits between HEIDENHAINs already successful LIC 4100 and 2100 series.

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  • This new LIC 3100 absolute kit encoder is an additional offering that fits between HEIDENHAINs already successful LIC 4100 and 2100 series.
  • It is expected to be of special interest to users since it is also especially tolerant to contamination and has very loose mounting tolerances.
  • It is important to note that the graduation of the new LIC 3100 encoder is carried by a sturdy stainless-steel tape.
  • DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, develops and supports motion control feedback solutions for the machine tool, semiconductor, electronics assembly and test, metrology, automation, medical, energy, biotechnology and other global markets.