Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Linear Encoders",
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 Encoder system checks rotary, linear moves from
Newall Measurement Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "A flexible, magnetically encoded tape scale for rotary and linear automation applications can be mounted quickly and easily on any fixed surfaces using the adhesive side of the
tape".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Linear air bearing stage has active preload from
Aerotech: "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".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Newall Measurement Systems
concerning its MAG-TS incremental linear encoder
- take a look at Linear encoder ensures accurate cutting-off
which says: "An incremental linear encoder fitted to a billet cutting-off saw enables tighter tolerance cutting, so avoiding wastage in cutting expensive nickel alloys stock".
Take a look also at the news release from Newall Measurement Systems, Linear encoders enliven vertical boring mills,
as well as Linear encoders provide automation accuracy from Newall Measurement Systems,
and Gantry positioning stages are directly driven from Aerotech.
See also:
Encoders major on raising machine tool accuracy
(July 2007)
To show the difference in resulting machining accuracy between using and not using linear encoders will be the main feature of Heidenhain's demonstrations at EMO 2007
Piezomotor low profile XY stages move faster
(July 2007)
Manufacturers of photonics and semiconductors will be interested in highly precise, piezo-electric motor driven, low profile, X-Y stages, which have fast response time
Nanotranslation stages for sub-micron positioning
(June 2007)
Aerotech has developed the ANT-LX miniature translation stage which delivers 2.5 nanometre resolution with 5g acceleration and 500 mm/sec velocity
Motion controller enables picometer positioning
(June 2007)
PI (Physik Instrumente), a manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment, has introduced the E-755 high precision motion controller
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
Actuators move at speed with repeat precision
(May 2007)
The HPLA Linear Actuator from Parker Electromechanical is designed to provide precision positioning of heavy loads at high speed with excellent repeatability
Readout for interfacing with metrology transducers
(April 2007)
Solartron Metrology has announced the SI3500 digital, a metrology transducer interface and post processing controller designed to operate with Solartron's gauging transducers on the 'Orbit' network
Interface module range offers greater choice
(April 2007)
New applications can now be quickly prototyped and developed using a Profibus or SSI adaptor that will communicate with the full range of Hiperface motor-feedback encoders
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
Film and sheet extrusion machines displayed
(February 2007)
Machinery and equipment for film and sheet production offer numerous benefits to processors and converters
Direct-drive positioning tables are rugged
(February 2007)
Aerotech's ALS5000 series linear stages are rugged and sealed, combining direct-drive motor technology and linear motion guide bearings
Automation firm markets electronics assembly
(February 2007)
Under the terms of an agreement, automation systems supplier, Contax, will market Universal instruments products throughout the UK and Ireland
Web site for DRO and CNC systems upgraded
(December 2006)
Measurement and control specialist has redesigned and revamped its Anilam website to offer users easier and faster access to comprehensive information about its DRO and CNC systems
Digital readouts retrofitted for subcontractor
(December 2006)
The decision to upgrade a Union horizontal borer and an Adcock and Shipley bed mill by fitting Newall digital readouts has paid off for subcontract machining experts AandP Tools and Products
Linear, rotary motion in extreme magnetic fields
(November 2006)
Demand for non-magnetic movement systems has increased steadily over recent years with stages being used in life science applications, microelectronics and nanotechnology
DRO cuts bevel gear cutting set-up times
(November 2006)
Retrofitted DROs to Gleason bevel gear cutting machines for setting up to six axes has reduced set-up times considerably
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
Four-axis dro for turning and milling applications
(November 2006)
The new Anilam Wizard 1000 DRO is a two- to four-axis fully programmable unit for milling and turning applications that is more powerful but easier to use
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
DRO covers 2- to 4-axis milling and turning
(November 2006)
Digital read-out system is an advanced two- to four-axis fully programmable unit for milling and turning applications that is more powerful but easier to use
DRO and CNC control systems on show at event
(October 2006)
ACI (UK) will be displaying a comprehensive array of its world-leading CNC and DRO systems at Productivity Partnerships, 14-16 November at 600 Centre, Shepshed
Precision linear motion modules range to 6m
(September 2006)
High performance linear modules provided motion of up to 6m length with a choice of drive systems - pneumatic, ballscrew, planetary roller screw, belt or high speed linear motor
Linear actuator takes extraordinary loads
(August 2006)
Linear actuator takes extraordinary loads Heavy duty high precision, compact aluminum profile linear actuator is capable of extraordinary loads to 66kN dynamic load rating - with speeds up to 5m/s
PC-based DRO system has USB connection
(August 2006)
A PC-based digital readout with USB connection interfaces compatible ball-type linear encoders to a PC, laptop or notebook - and interfacing to glass-scale linear encoders will follow
Linear motor table has independent drives
(August 2006)
A linear motor table not only has outstanding carriage to carriage co-planar motion, ultra precise velocity control and responsiveness, it also has selectable encoder resolutions down to 20nm
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
Innovative DRO systems revamped
(July 2006)
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) has revamped its innovative digital readout system portfolio with three new additions to its Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics Quadra-Chek ranges
Massive diesinking EDM increases motion accuracy
(July 2006)
To enable a very large diesinking EDM meet required accuracy, the EDM control board and power supply with PC motion controller was combined to control all the motion axes and sparking
West coast encoder solutions on show
(July 2006)
Renishaw is highlighting its new range of encoder solutions at the Semicon West exhibition and conference, being held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA, from 10th to 14th July 2006
News on the Rotary and linear encoders from Renishaw
(July 2006)
A family of rotary and linear encoders offers ruggedness and precision, resulting in levels of performance previously possible only from fine-pitch systems too delicate for many industrial roles
Miniature linear stage is accurate to 2 micron
(June 2006)
A miniature linear air bearing stage has massive potential for high performance alignment and assembly and offers 0.2 micron accuracy in a completely non-contact design
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
Machine tool sensors brochure published
(May 2006)
A Sensors for Machine Tools Brochure incorporates the most popular sensors - including special sensors - used within the machine tool environment as well as application advice
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