Cable-Free Encoder Technology for Disposable Linear Motion Systems
Source:Industrial Automation /
Time:2026-08-17
New cable-free encoder technology enables the readhead to be a passive device, potentially acting as a disposable element in linear motion systems .
Key Specifications:
Accuracy: 5 µm
Resolution: 1 µm
Operating Speed: 4 m/s (free) / 10 m/s (flex)
Potential Applications:
Medical equipment (autoclavable readheads)
High-throughput manufacturing
Sterile environments
Benefits:
Eliminates cable fatigue and wear concerns
Readhead can be autoclaved or treated as disposable
Suitable for high-throughput applications
This technology addresses the primary concern of cable robustness in linear motion systems by eliminating moving cables entirely .
