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Where do encoders face their toughest operating conditions? One answer at the top of the list is in the petroleum industry, where encoders are used everywhere.   Read More »

Robots, rocket ships and deep space sound may sound like parts of a work of Science Fiction, but for FIRST Robotics Team #2471 Team Mean Machine it’s just another year competing in one of the world’s largest robotics competitions.   Read More »

In the past our surface mount technology line technicians had been loading PCBs for all our products manually. After releasing our E4T and E8T miniature optical encoders, we challenged our in-house engineering talent to find a way to automate the process and free up technicians time.   Read More »

US Digital encoders may play a role in helping save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Check out this application and see how US Digital stepped up.   Read More »

An Index is a unique channel on an encoder disk that can be used to return a system to a zero or home position after a loss of power. Not all encoders have an Index position and not all applications would require or need one.   Read More »

Looking to track direction of motion or want to squeeze a few extra counts out of your encoder? You’re going to want to know about quadrature.   Read More »

You may have seen reports from MIT researchers that say that – on average – each robot added to manufacturing replaced 3.3 workers nationally and lowered wages. While we can’t speak for other industries or manufacturers, we can say that automation and robotics enhance the jobs of our employees and lead to more, sustainable jobs in the long run.   Read More »