SSI Encoder

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) is a widely used serial interface standard for industrial applications between a master (i.g. controller) and a slave (i.g. sensor).

How To: Use an Open Collector Output

All new Gill level sensors come with a secondary output function which operates as a high or low level switch. So what is it and how do I use an Open Collector switch output?

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 […]

NASA Lunabotics Challenge

Nearly fifty University Teams recently gathered in Florida for the NASA Lunabotics Challenge. The robots are tasked with driving, digging, and depositing regolith—the fragmented rock material that covers the moon’s surface—in a lunar simulant. Beyond robotics and mechatronics, the program teaches team work, project management and industry collaboration.