Why Holistic Encoders are More Accurate

All absolute rotary encoders have a rotor which is attached to the rotating shaft and a stator which is attached to the housing holding the shaft. The interaction of these two components produces a measure of the shafts rotational angle. The most important parameters of absolute rotary sensors are resolution, accuracy and tolerance to misalignment of the rotational axes.

Submersible Linear Sensors

Submersible Linear Sensors: High-Accuracy Solutions for Harsh Environments Introduction to Submersible Linear Sensors Positek’s portfolio includes a range of high-accuracy linear sensors specifically designed for use in submersible applications. Made from marine-grade stainless steel and offering reliability beyond what is possible from a submersible LVDT or linear potentiometer, our sensors have served various industries, including […]

How-to: 2 Point Operation of an Open Collector Switch Output

In this example, the switch point has been set to ‘Full Alarm’. By setting the switch point to 90% with an 80% hysteresis, the switch will come on at 90% and switch off at 10%.

How Getting Older is Changing Robotics

While it may be noble to develop robotics to help older demographics in society, companies small and large alike have good business reasons to do so.   Roughly 10,000 Baby Boomers retire daily. These consumers not only have wants and needs but have worked their whole lives to create a nest egg to fund them. […]