Rotary motion control focuses on the accurate regulation of angular position, speed, and rotation. From high-speed motors to precision indexing platforms, rotary control ensures machines perform repeatable and precise movements. Encoders are the heart of rotary motion systems, providing real-time feedback that allows controllers to achieve smooth, stable, and highly accurate motion performance.
· Industrial Automation & Robotics – Robotic arms, collaborative robots, humanoid robots, and automation platforms.
· Machine Tools – Spindles, rotary tables, and angle positioning systems.
· Semiconductor & Electronics – Wafer handling, inspection platforms, and high-precision rotary stages.
· Medical & Healthcare – Imaging devices, robotic-assisted surgery, and laboratory automation.
· Aerospace & Defense – Satellite positioning systems, radar, and navigation equipment.
· Energy & Automotive – Wind turbine pitch systems, in-wheel motors, and EV powertrains.
Encoders act as the measurement and feedback system for angular displacement. By detecting and transmitting precise position and rotation information, they close the feedback loop and ensure high-performance control.
· Incremental Magnetic Rotary Encoders
Provide cost-effective and durable angular measurement. They are resistant to dust, vibration, and temperature variations, making them suitable for industrial machinery and harsh environments.
· Absolute Magnetic Rotary Encoders
Offer true multi-turn or single-turn position data without requiring a homing process. Even after power loss, they immediately provide the exact angular position, ensuring reliability in robotics, motors, and automation systems.
· Optical Rotary Encoders
Deliver the highest levels of precision, with resolutions capable of reaching arc-seconds of accuracy. They are the preferred solution in semiconductor equipment, scientific instrumentation, and metrology systems where nanometer-level angular positioning is required.
· Magnetic Encoders
Advantages: Rugged, compact, resistant to oil, dust, and vibrations.
Best for: Environments with heavy industrial use and applications requiring reliability at a reasonable cost.
Use cases: Robotics, direct-drive motors, machine tools, automotive systems.
· Optical Encoders
Advantages: Ultra-high accuracy, stable repeatability, and resolutions suitable for demanding scientific and semiconductor applications.
Best for: High-precision equipment requiring exact angular positioning.
Use cases: Rotary stages, lithography, metrology, satellite positioning, and precision instruments.
Our rotary motion solutions combine the durability of magnetic encoders with the ultra-precision of optical encoders to meet diverse industrial requirements. From rugged automation systems to scientific research platforms, our products deliver accuracy, reliability, and efficiency across every rotary motion control application.
By providing a full range of incremental and absolute rotary encoder technologies, we ensure that customers can achieve the ideal balance of cost-effectiveness and performance for their unique needs.
