Request InfoHeidenhain CorporationHeidenhain Corp. has expanded its line of modular magnetic encoders with the ERM 2400 series, which features a more compact size for a broader range of applications, such as in spindles for milling machines. The devices consist of a scanning head and scale drum assemblies. Capable of enduring high rotational speeds, the scale drum of the ERM 2404 has a continuous centering collar on its inner circumference and a frictional connection. Besides the centering collar, the scale drum of the ERM 2405 has feather-key slots on its inner circumference to prevent unintentional rotation. The ERM 2480...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaWEBINARSPhotonics.com 6/30/2021European Photonics Manufacturing Services Funded by ECThis event is supported by the European initiatives presented and is moderated by EPIC, the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The European Commission is helping companies access the...Photonics.com 10/27/2021Fiber Optic Solutions for Medical DevicesSteve Allen provides a brief overview and examples of procedures that continue to push adoption and proliferation of optical fiber-based medical devices. From cosmetic surgery to cutting-edge sensing...Photonics.com 7/22/2021STANDARDS UPDATE: Vision Standards: An Overview of Global and A3 DevelopmentsStandards play a key role in the vision and imaging industry by ensuring interoperability of components, increasing market size, and shortening the time it takes to get new products to market. As the...Photonics.com 7/20/2023Motorized and Calibrated Lenses for Machine Vision ApplicationsMany applications have benefited from motorized varifocal lenses that allow automatic or remote adjustment of focus distance and field of view. Applications may need to change the focal length or...PHOTONICS DICTIONARY+ TERMSPhotonics Dictionaryscanning headA device composed of a light source and phototube used to scan a moving strip of material in photoelectric side-register control systems.COMPANIESPhotonics Buyers' GuideHeidenhain CorporationHeidenhain Corporation is an international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our technology is utilized within precision motion control and machining systems worldwide. ...