A rugged, self-contained, resolver-based encoder, the Shaft-Tracker from Computer Conversions Corp. can replace less reliable optical shaft encoders. The device provides both incremental and true ...

Rotary and linear optical encoders are common in position and motion sensing. Here, a disc or plate containing opaque and transparent segments passes between an LED and detector to interrupt a light ...

Orlando-based optical component maker LightPath Technologies says it has signed a "substantial" contract to provide the UK-headquartered metrology firm Renishaw with two types of molded glass optics.

Using fiber-optic technology within the cable assembly, the MR121 ZapFree encoder cable replaces standard controller-to-sensor connections and reduces ground-loop and interference problems in motion ...

Dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in optics and photonics, this year’s LASER World of PHOTONICS will feature more than 1200 suppliers of both industrial systems and scientific equipment ...

Pictured, right: VCSELs in TO packages can come with integrated temperature control and offer easy handling and precise control for industrial environments. “Many industrial applications benefit from ...