MicroE Systems announces capability to manufacture optical encoders for medical industry customers who require ISO 13485 traceability of key components. The company’s manufacturing facility in Bedford, MA, USA, achieves the rigorous traceability via its recent ISO 13485:2003 certification.

The certification requires MicroE Systems to demonstrate and maintain a comprehensive quality management system that includes traceability of the encoder systems produced and the components used in their manufacture.

Mercury IITM 5000 encoder enables smaller, faster, smoother motion control systems

CUI Inc offers the MES3 series, the latest in their line of high performance micro optical encoders. Claimed to be the world's smallest shaft-type optical encoder, the MES3 has a 5 mm body diameter and a 1.5 mm shaft diameter. The series is ideal for use in medical and robotics applications where size is critical. Smaller than a pencil eraser, it is able to provide very precise position and speed information in motion control systems, rivaling the performance of encoders more than three times its size.

Goleta, CA - Select and install encoders correctly for trouble-free performance with BEI Sensors' newly updated Industrial Encoder for Dummies 2nd Edition. This edition features new sections including in-depth explanations of resolution vs. accuracy, natural binary vs. gray code, and how to choose an encoder for your specific needs. Additionally this 44 page book will help you recognize which encoder features really matter, discover the lingo of encoders and understand potential electrical and environmental problems so you can avoid common pitfalls.