Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Encoder",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Magnetic encoder operates in dirty areas from
Renishaw, which we summarised at the time by saying "A linear magnetic encoder brings 100m travel and 'fit-and-forget' reliability to demanding high-speed, precision applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Software readily customises precise encoder from
Fagor Automation: "An encoder enables programming resolution, the position of up to five reference marks and two traverse limits before and after installing the machine".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Aerotech
concerning its ABL1500 air bearing linear positioning stage
- take a look at Linear air bearing stage has active preload
which says: "A linear air bearing stage has active preload for excellent positioning performance and has friction free mechanics, motor and encoder that provide a practically unlimited working life".
Take a look also at the news release from PI (Physik Instrumente), Precision translation stage has high speed,
as well as Ironless linear positioners are low-cost from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA,
and Linear encoder ensures accurate cutting-off from Newall Measurement Systems.
See also:
Linear encoders enliven vertical boring mills
(August 2007)
Retrofitting linear encoders to the older vertical boring mills/vertical turning lathes reduces scrap and rework rates by improving machgining accuracy and repeatability
Linear encoders provide automation accuracy
(July 2007)
Automatic stub saw and MIG welding systems used for leading aluminium smelters require precise positioning capabilities of its encoders, TTL output and high levels of contamination protection
Gantry positioning stages are directly driven
(July 2007)
An extensive range of long travel gantry positioning stages use brushless direct-drive linear servo motors and precision feedback systems to operate at sub-micron accuracies
Linear encoder keeps Welsh cranes on track
(June 2007)
Sick Stegmann has supplied a maintenance crane safety system to the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station located just a few miles from Mount Snowdon in North Wales, UK
Linear actuators for high-throughput machines
(May 2007)
Aerotech has announced the LMA/LMAC positioning actuators which provide the speed and precision for high-throughput production and test applications
Distributors required for French linear encoder
(May 2007)
Vectral of France is looking for distributors across the Nordic region and Ireland for Meterdrive, a conventional linear encoder based on the optical reading of a perforated tape
Ready-to-run positioners achieve high performance
(May 2007)
Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division has announced the T1D and T1S low-cost ironless linear positioners, part of the Trilogy I-Force range
CNC and DRO systems report growth
(May 2007)
A successful first quarter of the year compared to Q1 2006, has been reported for Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics CNC and DRO systems, as well as the accompanying precision glass linear encoder range
0.1mm resolution for magnetic positioning system
(March 2007)
Available in an Advanced version that offers a position resolution of 0.1mm with an increased mounting tolerance +/- 20mm is the KH53 absolute linear encoder system from SICK (UK)
Rugged linear encoder for repeatable feedback
(March 2007)
Fast, accurate and repeatable position feedback for a wide range of motion control applications. is provided by the rugged LN linear encoder from BEI
Encoder display works out of the box
(February 2007)
A new encoder display from BEI Industrial Encoder division works out of the box and accepts quadrature encoder outputs and displays either rotational or linear position
Hybrid nanopositioning translation stage
(February 2007)
Physik Instrumente has announced the M-511.HD hybrid nanopositioning translation stage, overcoming the limitations of conventional precision positioning systems
Linear encoder will improve DRO operation
(January 2007)
For use on manually-operated machine tools aided by digital read-out systems, a linear encoder ensures high quality signals are mainted throughout the encoder's life time
Robust linear encoder added to PC-based DRO system
(November 2006)
A new, tough linear encoder that has exceptional IP68 ingress protection is now available for the high-end DigiBall DRO system
Linear encoder for repeatable position feedback
(November 2006)
The rugged LN linear encoder provides fast, accurate and repeatable position feedback for a wide range of motion control applications
Precision positioning stage works to 240mm/s
(October 2006)
PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages provide up to 20mm (0.8in) of travel and resolution to 100nm for precise motion control usage
Linear ball bearing table is smooth, precise
(September 2006)
Linear ball bearing table uses non-recirculating linear ball bearing to give the smoothest linear translation while the precision ground leadscrews provide a positioning repeatability of +/-0.003mm
Low DRO prices offered for August, 2006
(August 2006)
Measurement and control specialist is offering 'two hot August deals' on its Acu-Rite DROs: a low-cost upgrade with savings of up to 71% on normal prices; plus a free 3D probe set-up
Modular cylindrical grinders can be customised
(August 2006)
A modular concept allows the building of customised cylindrical grinding machine that is ideally suitable for medium to large components and medium volume production applications
Exhibition to show machine tool technologies
(August 2006)
With the rapid growth in Turkey's installed base of CNC machine tools, there is expected to be high levels of interest in products that improve the operating capabilities of these machines
Measurement and control product sales increase
(August 2006)
A combination of successful measurement and control product launches and an effective network of distributors and resale partners have generated increased half-year sales for ACI (UK)
Low end linear encoders for evolving market
(August 2006)
A 'low-end' linear encoder provides very simple and fast mounting of an exposed linear encoder with a grating period of 200
Seminar updates motion system designers
(July 2006)
Renishaw will present free technical seminar days in San Jose, California, on November 14th and Portland, Oregon on November 16th
Nanopositioning Z-stage has piezoelectrics/servos
(July 2006)
A fully-integrated hybrid Z-nanopositioning system employing piezoelectric and DC-motor drives gives unlimited resolution and very fast response with long travel ranges and high holding forces
Metrology firm sets up Web site in Czech
(June 2006)
A Czech language Web site for visitors to the MSV exhibition highlights products that will significantly reduce inspection times on machine tools and co-ordinate measuring machines
Linear encoders provide repeatable feedback
(June 2006)
Adding to its growing family of dependable, durable position sensors, BEI Industrial Encoder Division has introduced a new line of linear encoders
Focused metrology in Czech Republic
(June 2006)
Renishaw is increasing its focus on the Czech Republic, where it will be introducing a new range of products at this year's MSV exhibition, being held in Brno from 18th to 22nd September
Polish Web site launched on probe systems
(June 2006)
Renishaw has created a special Polish language Web site that gives full details of probing systems for machine tools and CMMs, including unmanned operation, at the MACHTOOL show
Probes allow reliable unmanned machining
(May 2006)
Renishaw is focusing on time and throughput issues at MACHTOOL 2006, being held in Poznan, Poland, from 19th to 22nd June 2006
Feedback, performance analysis and calibration
(May 2006)
Renishaw will present two free technical seminar days at the Mikrocentrum, Eindhoven on September 27th and 28th
First quarter sales buoyant reports ACI (UK)
(May 2006)
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) reports increased Q1 sales for the ranges of Acu-Rite, Anilam and Quadra-Chek Metronics digital readouts and computer numerical control systems
Linear encoder replaces glass scale on CNC lathe
(April 2006)
Previously experiencing approximately one glass scale failure every two months, an automotive manufacturing plant has replaced them on a CNC lathe with an incremental linear encoder
Linear system has integral measuring and drive
(April 2006)
A complete linear system with an integral measuring system, limit switches and linear drive does not require a base-plate and can be easily fitted directly to the user's infrastructure
DRO suits milling, turning or grinding machines
(April 2006)
A user-friendly and cost-competitive digital read-out product can be supplied as a 2- or 3-axis unit for milling, turning or grinding and has graphics to guide through simple question routines