Optical switch outperforms mechanical versions

www.electronicstalk.com | Sep 17, 2007

The 62AG optical encoder generates a 2bit digital output to measure the magnitude and direction of the shaft or knob rotation.

http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/eao/eao217.html

Optical Encoder Features Light-Pipe Technology

www.elecdesign.com | Aug 5, 2007

Grayhill's Series 62AG is available with an optional pushbutton switch that lets users scroll down a list and select a desired function.

http://www.elecdesign.com/Articles/ArticleID/16308/16308.html

New products: Safety, vision, gauging, and sensors

www.controleng.com | Aug 26, 2004

New safety modules are now available for E-stop and safety gate control, two-hand safety control, light curtain and safety mat control, standstill monitor to detect if a machine has come to rest, and elevator door control and cabin leveling.

http://www.controleng.com/article/CA446785.html?industryid=48514

Product news

www.designnews.com | Oct 20, 1997

Ball monorail is for applications including general automation, pick and place, semiconductor wafer handling, wood working, and machine tools. The monorail is available in six sizes, including 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 45, and four carriage types.

http://www.designnews.com/article/CA150662.html?industryid=22215

Current Issue - Electronics Design News Asia | EDNAsia.com

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With per-sensor pixel growth slowing, how else can digital-still-camera manufacturers differentiate from each other? How does this differentiation bring them into greater competition with videocameras? To what degree will camera phones supplant them both?

http://www.ednasia.com/toc-1-6-2007-Asia.html

OakGrigsby Acquired by Electroswitch.

Electroswitch SGI has an extensive offering of encoders, both optical and mechanical, as well as rotary switches, illuminated push-button switches and indicators, solenoids and value added assemblies.

http://www.oakgrigsby.com/

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Rotary Switches & Mechanical Encoders Product Training Module provided by Digi-Key and Grayhill

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