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Linear Encoders

Machine Vision Encoder Solutions Guide

Increasingly, manufacturers rely on a growing array of machine vision systems to improve production throughput, product quality, and product traceability. These systems are integrated into both stationary manufacturing equipment and mobile platforms such as AGVs or AMRs. Common applications include positioning, identification, verifica... Read more...

In recent years, manufacturers and retailers have made extensive investments in automating material handling systems inside and around warehouses and distribution centers. Contributing factors are increased demand from online businesses, the need for increased productivity in the midst of a challenging labor market, and worker safety mandates.

Pick and place robots, systems

Transmissive optical encoders

Most optical encoders are based on a transmissive optical architecture. This approach employs a high-quality LED light source that shines through a transmissive encoder disc and is received by a separate detector IC on the opposite side.

Reflective optical encoders

EPC’s newest encoder series utilizes reflective optical technology.... Read more...

Encoder Products Company (EPC), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of motion control feedback devices, announced today a new strategic partnership with Wachendorff Automation to expand access to motion feedback technologies across North America.

The partnership will be officially introduced at the Automate Show this June, where both companies will highlight their combined ca... Read more...

Improve production accuracy with POSITAL measuring wheel encoders. Flexible, reliable and easy to integrate, they deliver precise material tracking across industries. See how they can enhance your application. Read more...

Optical Linear Encoders from Renishaw

Renishaw offers a wide range of high speed, absolute and incremental optical linear encoder systems, to meet the diverse requirements of industrial automation Read more...

Delegates at IMTS 2024 are invited to Renishaw's stand (Quality Assurance Booth # 134314) to learn about how the FORTiS enclosed encoder helps machine tool builders significantly reduce the cost of providing an effective air purge.

The innovative FORTiS enclosed linear scale is an absolute encoder designed for use in harsh environments such as machine tools. A key feature of the F... Read more...

The LP1 Accu-LaserPro is a high accuracy programmable non-contact slip-free optical speed encoder. The laser-based system achieves a higher measuring accuracy and does not damage the material through mechanical wear unlike measuring wheels or other mechanical processes. The LP1 is also able to take over a trigger function and provide a start pulse, for example, as an output for marking d... Read more...

EPC, the largest privately held encoder manufacturer in the U.S., offers vertically integrated production, industry-leading 3-year warranty, and unmatched lead times—delivering secure sourcing and risk mitigation for critical applications. Read more...

Programmable Incremental Encoders

EPC's Accu-CoderPro® programmable encoders are specifically designed for the challenges of an industrial environment. Contained within the rugged, industrial housing is an advanced set of electronics that allow the encoders to be programmed to your exact application needs. Choose from 6 different output types, 32 different waveforms, an... Read more...