Lika USA – News & Updates

SME9 High Speed Incremental Linear Encoder for Linear Motors, Stages, and Printers

SME9 high-speed incremental encoder is perfect for demanding motion control needs in linear motors and printers and offers an accuracy better than 10 ...

SMA2 Absolute Magnetic Linear Encoder: Precision and Performance Perfected

SMA2 is an absolute magnetic linear encoder system designed for demanding motion control applications that require high precision and high operating s ...

Ultra Compact Optical Kit Encoders for Surgical Robots

Encoders for the full kinematic chain on a robot arm and fit the sequence of joints, from shoulder to end effectors.

SMA21 Absolute Linear Encoder for Long Measuring Lengths

The SMA21 absolute linear encoder from Lika Electronic provides fine resolution down to 1 µm and high accuracy of ±2 µm at fast speed up to 10 m/s.

EXO58 & EXM58 Ethernet encoders with Energy Harvesting Technology

The new EXO58 and EXM58 series of absolute rotary encoders with Ethernet interfaces integrate the Energy Harvesting Technology and offer the most popu ...

SMLA and SMRA Become the New SMRA2

SMLA & SMRA absolute modular encoders for arcs and rotary applications have been completely redesigned both inside and out to become SMRA2.

EHO58 Series Absolute Encoders Now Available

EHO58 absolute encoders with optical scanning and Energy Harvesting Technology available now!

New Ethernet and SSI/BiSS encoders with Energy Harvesting Technology

Three new series of absolute rotary encoders will soon be available with a wide range of interfaces, sizes, and Energy Harvesting Technology.

SMAB Modular Encoder Increases Resolution and Adds BiSS

The SMAB off-axis modular encoder now offers resolutions up to 24 bits and adds the BiSS interface.

EHO36 Miniature Absolute Encoder with Energy Harvesting Technology

The EHO36 miniature absolute encoder offers very high resolutions, spans a variety of mechanical and electrical options, and is equipped with the Ener ...

SMAR4 - The Super Miniature Absolute Modular Encoder

SMAR4 absolute modular encoder + MRA magnetic ring is ultra-compact, ultra-flat, ultra-lightweight, bearingless, and accurate. Its size is incredibly ...

Magnetic Modular Encoders: A Primer

Magnetic modular encoders are basically available in two construction types: housed encoders and frameless encoders.

Lika Lab: Custom Made Standard

Lika-lab is a dedicated business unit of Lika Electronic for specialized and custom products for customers and OEMs worldwide.

Converters and Solutions for Industrial Integration and Communication

Converters are often useful for adjusting the features of the encoder to the ones of the plant it must be installed on. Sometimes they are needful for ...

Heavy-Duty and Atex Encoders for Harsh and Hazardous Environments

Harsh and hazardous environments require tough encoders with reliable and solid design, rugged mechanics, high reliability components, immunity to int ...

LD35x & LD36x Multi-Function Touch Screen Displays

LD350/LD355 and LD360/LD365 multi-function process indicators are designed to interface incremental encoders and sensors and can be used in many diffe ...

SMA3 Absolute Encoder for Rotary and Linear Applications

The new SMA3 bearingless absolute encoder offers the greatest flexibility and can be installed either in rotary applications or in linear applications ...

SMAH2 Flexible Encoder for Very Large Shafts

SMAH2 bearingless absolute encoder with flexible magnetic tape fits perfectly the largest shafts with diameter up to 2.6 m / 8.53 ft. It is perfect fo ...

Automate Format Changeover and Auxiliary Axis Adjustments

RD rotary actuators are positioning units designed to automate format change operations and auxiliary axis adjustments. They make production processes ...

AMM33 Modular Encoder Integrates Energy Harvesting Technology

The new AMM33 modular absolute encoder utilizes Energy Harvesting Technology to power the multiturn counter, eliminating the need for the battery that ...

SMAR3 Miniature Modular Absolute Encoder

The new off-axis absolute singleturn modular encoder, SMAR3, offers a fully protected one-piece readhead instead of an open PCB readhead and shares th ...

Accurate and Reliable Inclinometers for Critical Applications

Lika's IX inclinometers with analog, CANopen and Modbus interface are rugged and accurate and provide reliable measurement of inclination even in crit ...

CH59 Rotary Encoder Gets an Upgrade

CH59 optical incremental encoder from Lika Electronic has been updated mechanically and electrically. It adds Sine-Cosine signals for position and spe ...

ASC85 Absolute Encoder Updated with Redundant Sensing

ASC85 absolute encoder has been revised mechanically and electrically and equipped with redundant sensing electronics to ensure the most robust and ac ...

C50 ENCODER FAMILY GROWS AND BECOMES ABSOLUTE

The ever popular and bestselling C50 encoder gains a new set of high incremental resolutions and also becomes available in absolute!

Incremental and Absolute Magnetic Tapes and Rings

Lika Electronic has more than 15 years of experience with magnetic tapes and magnetic rings. They develop and manufacture a wide variety of magnetic s ...

Wireless Positioning Units Drastically Improve Setup Time

EPU positioning units are designed to wirelessly automate positioning mechanisms for changeovers and adjustment operations in auxiliary axes. They do ...

AMM31 NEW GENERATION KIT ENCODER

AMM31 is the first of a new series of optical kit encoders developed by Lika Electronic. It excels because of its large through hollow shaft, simple m ...

IF40, IF41 and IF42 Signal Converters to Replace IF50, IF51 and IF52

The new IF40, IF41 and IF42 signal converters will supersede the IF50, IF51 and IF52 models with more options and greater versatility.

Ultra-Compact Modular Encoders for Aerospace Applications

As from its collaboration in the ESA's historic Rosetta Mission almost two decades ago, over the years Lika Electronic has been involved in several sp ...

Compact, rugged, and precise linear encoders

Incremental and absolute linear encoders SME / SMS and SMA are suitable for position and speed feedback of highly dynamic automation systems and linea ...

Shaft Copy Systems for the Elevator Industry

Lika Electronic offers a wide range of SC shaft copy systems for controlling the position of the elevator car. They are complete with mechanical compo ...

58 mm Ethernet Encoders Now Available with Axial Connector Output

58 mm industrial Ethernet encoders now available with both axial and radial output connectors for the top five most used protocols - EtherNet/ IP, Pro ...

Seamlessly Switch Between Two SSI Encoders with IF11

IF11 allows an SSI Master to switch data transmission between two SSI encoders. By means of a 24 V CTRL digital commutation signal, SSI telegrams swit ...

Off-axis Singleturn Modular Encoder

SMAR1 is an off-axis singleturn modular encoder with a slim, open PCB design that's best suited for motors, robots, cobots, and video surveillance sys ...

New AMM Optical Absolute Kit Encoder

New from Lika, AMM is the extensive range of optical absolute encoders designed in a kit module. They are perfect for direct integration into high per ...

IXD Accelerometers for Safety Monitoring in Industrial Machines

IXD accelerometers are designed to be used throughout industry for precise detection of ‘g’ forces as well as for safety monitoring of vibration and s ...

Revolutionary All-in-One Torque, Speed, Acceleration and Position Sensor

TORQUENCODER is not only a shaft-to-shaft torque sensor for accurate static and dynamic torque measurements. It also provides information about the sp ...

Draw-Wire Encoder Advantages

Draw-wire encoders are a little-known type of measuring system. That’s why it is seldom considered when it comes to designing a new solution for an in ...

Industry 4.0 Encoders for Smart Factories

Lika Electronic is a key player in the manufacturing of encoders and converters with Ethernet and fieldbus technologies and offers one of the most com ...

Logistics 4.0 - Encoders for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Utilizing Lika Electronic’s vast range of precision, compact and modular encoder products, AGVs can safely navigate around structures, machinery, and ...

Impulse Splitter and Converter for Incremental Encoders

IF09 is a versatile and low-cost device designed to split AB0 or AB0 /AB0 signals supplied from an incremental encoder (either TTL / RS-422 or HTL) an ...

CB50 Incremental Encoder Receives Electronics Update

The electronics of CB50, the incremental encoder with UVW commutation signals for feedback on brushless motors, has been upgraded and provides resolut ...

Come visit us at the Automate Show in Chicago - Booth #8414!

We will be exhibiting at Automate 2019 from April 8-11. Stop by to see our showcase of encoders geared for the automation and robotics industries. We ...

HS58 Absolute Singleturn Encoders Now Available With Resolution up to 25 bits

HS58 series singleturn absolute rotary encoders are offered in a new high resolution version up to 25 bits. They are well suited for position and spee ...

Encoders for Medical Equipment

Medical devices rely heavily on high-performance and dependable encoders and sensors that must comply with rigorous demands and meet specific performa ...

SMLAX Bearingless Rotary Encoder with IECEx Certification for Large Shafts

SMLAX rotary encoder is equipped with both absolute and incremental sensing and processing electronics in the same package so it can read the absolute ...

C85 Incremental Encoder with Large Ø 50 mm Through Hollow Shaft

C85 is the high resolution incremental encoder with large through bore in a compact size.

XGT & XGS Flexible Couplings for Servomotors

XGT & XGS high-gain rubber (HNBR) couplings have been demonstrated through tests to be the perfect match with servomotors, stepping motors and actuato ...

ASB62 Absolute Encoder for Gearless and Servo Motors

ASB62 absolute rotary encoder is designed to be perfectly integrated into motor and servo drive systems. It has a space-saving low profile design and ...

SMLA Absolute Encoder Doubles its Measuring Length

For speed and position monitoring on arcs and curved axes, Lika Electronic introduces a new version of well-known SMLA absolute encoder. The bearingle ...

RD Series Intelligent Rotary Actuators

RD rotary actuators are positioning units designed to fully automate changeovers and adjustment operations in auxiliary axes. They make production pro ...

Advantages of Linear Encoders

In a large number of applications linear encoders with magnetic sensing technology can be an excellent replacement for rotary encoders. Thanks to thei ...

LD Series Multi-Function Displays Go Touch Screen

Lika Electronic widens its range of LD multi-function process indicators and introduces four new models designed to interface analogue absolute encode ...

SSI to EtherNet/IP Gateway Now Possible

Utilizing Lika's IF55 Gateway, it is possible to connect your Lika SSI encoders to Ethernet/IP while providing complete integration and full complianc ...

Redundant Analogue and CANopen Inclinometers

IX series 1-axis and 2-axis inclinometers with analogue and CANopen interfaces from Lika Electronic are now available in redundant versions: all the e ...

I30 Encoder - Fine Resolution in a Compact & Robust Enclosure

Among the latest innovations in the range is the new I30 general purpose incremental encoder. It combines robustness with fine resolution and provides ...

EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoders for Time-Critical & High-Speed Industrial Automation

EtherNet/IP encoders from Lika support the complete package of EtherNet/IP functions and attributes, and comply with the latest ODVA specification. Fu ...

SMR5H incremental encoder for inner arcs

SMR5H is an incremental encoder specifically engineered for installation on the inner side of arcs from 176 mm / 7” min. diameter and up. It offers la ...

New AMM36 Kit Encoder for AC Servo Motors and Brushless DC Motors

AMM36 is the newest in Lika’s range of kit encoders. It is capable of offering high multiturn resolution in a miniature size. It can be readily integr ...

Absolute Encoder with Segmented Ring for Large Shafts

SMLA contactless and bearingless absolute encoder + MRA/262 segmented ring easily fit around large shafts in inaccessible mounting areas.

SMAB - Robust and Low Profile Bearingless Encoder

SMAB bearingless absolute encoder + MRAB flat ring combines the advantages of the shaftless design with the benefits of the contact-free and wear-free ...

Frameless and High-Resolution Absolute Encoder for Multi-Axis Robots

Lika Electronic designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of standard and frameless high-resolution encoders to suit the accurate position and sp ...

Accurate feedback encoder for robotic systems and military installations

ASC85 is the cutting edge encoder from Lika Electronic with large through hollow shaft and very high resolution and accuracy. It is designed for preci ...

Lika expands the SME Linear Encoder Range with the New SME53 and SME54 High Resolution Linear Encoders

Lika Electronic is proud to introduce two great innovations in the range of bearingless and contactless linear encoders: SME53 and SME54.

Encoders for Robotics!

Lika’s products and solutions are engineered for direct integration into automation systems that need compact and accurate devices for high-precision ...

PGF Flexible Coupling Extends Its Range!

PGF, the best-selling double loop coupling from Lika Electronic, has extended its range of bore diameters from 6 mm (0.236”) - 10 mm (0.39”).

Next Generation C50 Incremental Encoders

Lika Electronic redesigns and updates the most popular incremental encoder and launches the next generation of C50 adding a handful of new features at ...

Large hollow shaft multiturn absolute encoder

EMC61 absolute encoder from Lika Electronic is designed to accommodate up to 20 mm / 0.79" diameter shafts in a standard mechanical housing.

Compact 36mm Programmable Incremental Rotary Encoder

Lika introduces the new IQ36 / CKQ36 programmable incremental encoder. Despite the very compact dimensions (the enclosure has a flange diameter of onl ...

RD1A Rotary Actuator Now Equipped with EtherCAT Interface

RD1A rotary actuator implements the EtherCAT interface and performs the Ethernet advanced functions and transmission speed now.

New control solutions for modern mobile equipment

Lika Electronic also offers a complete portfolio of solutions developed for the mobile equipment sector: incremental and absolute encoders, contactles ...

Higher resolution added to US standard absolute encoder family

AST6 and AMT6 absolute encoders improve their valuable qualities and gain resolution: singleturn version up to 18 bits, multiturn version up to overal ...

Lika encoders support Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet protocol

Lika Electronic extends the Ethernet protocol encoder range, introducing a comprehensive series of singleturn and multiturn encoders with Modbus/TCP i ...

Increased Resolutions for I28 and C50 Encoders

I28 is the smallest encoder in Lika’s range. Its miniature dimensions allow it to be installed in light industrial applications where space is constri ...

RD6 - Gearless Rotary Actuator for Efficient Positioning Operations

Available in two sizes with 157 W and 250 W power rating and a wide range of bus and Ethernet interfaces, RD6 rotary actuator integrates a BLDC motor, ...

Smart Encoders Now Offered with POWERLINK Interface

Lika Electronic introduces a complete range of standard 58 mm encoders with POWERLINK, the Ethernet communication interface. Robust magnetic and high ...

New ATEX Category 3 Incremental Encoders

Lika Electronic widens the ATEX product range and introduces the new series of IX58 - CX58 category 3 incremental encoders. Category 3 comprises the p ...

New SIL3/PLe Safety Controller for Functional Safety of Incremental Encoders

Safety is becoming increasingly important in the design and manufacturing of machines and plants. It is intended to safeguard the health of workers o ...

Arcs and curved axes: all they take is the right encoder

Don’t settle for any transducer: incremental SMR5H and absolute SMLA encoders are specifically designed for accurate installation and measurement on ...

New Programmable Draw-Wire Encoder

Lika Electronic presents a new range of cable-pulling measuring systems: under the spotlight in this month, SFE, the first wire-actuated measuring sys ...

Stainless Steel Encoders for the Food Industry

Hygiene, safety and security requirements are particularly stringent in the food and beverage industry. Companies in this sector need to comply with v ...

All-round wheeled encoder for conveyor systems

IR01 is the under belt measuring system encompassing a double rubber wheel with integrated incremental encoder and the mounting support in the same pa ...

SMP encoder for linear guideways

SMP is the magnetic encoder designed for feedback on linear guideways, carriages, slides, positioning tables and all applications that need the tape t ...

Lika's Low Cost LVDT Alternative - SMAX

SMAX is the full-feature and high-performance absolute linear sensor able to compete on price even with common potentiometers!

One Programmable Encoder - 16,384 Possibilities

IQ58/CKQ58 programmable incremental encoder from Lika is conceived to be as multipurpose and adaptive as you need it to be. Discover how its complete ...

Guided absolute linear encoder now available with CANopen.

SMAG from Lika is the absolute linear encoder equipped with a guide rail for simple and safe installation. Now it offers the advantages of the bus com ...

SSI to CANopen IF55 Gateway Now Available!

Connect your Lika SSI encoder to CANopen with the new IF55 gateway, it provides complete integration and full compliance with the CANopen protocol.

Your Analog Choice!

Pick from the comprehensive list and find the perfect solution. Thanks to the full range of analog outputs in both voltage (0 to 5V, 0 to 10V, -5 to + ...

Absolute modular encoder for motor feedback

ASM36 is the miniature absolute modular encoder designed to be directly integrated into small AC servo motors and DC brushless motors. It offers high ...

SMA2: Lika's linear encoder at its best

Lika's SMA2 magnetic linear encoder delivers finer resolution at faster speed over longer measuring length: it is perfect for motion feedback applicat ...

MMK36 - Tough encoder for rough jobs

MMK36 is the only multi-turn absolute encoder with bearingless shaft in the market. Still it is capable of reliably and safely withstanding the most a ...

SGHM: The Perfect Fit for your C-Face Motors

SGHM is a bearingless magnetic incremental encoder designed with a rugged frame for installation on NEMA 4.5” C-Face flange motors and a variety of ro ...

Rosetta Mission Update: Space Exploration History Will Soon Be Made

A journey that began over 10 years ago is set to reach the history books on November 12, 2014, with Lika Electronic at the forefront. The European Spa ...

SFP Draw-Wire Encoders Gain Analog Outputs

Lika Electronic is releasing new SFP series cable-pulling encoders that provide linear position feedback over distances from 300 mm / 11.8” to 2000 mm ...

SSI to Profibus IF55 Gateway

Connect your Lika SSI encoder to Profibus with the new IF55 gateway. IF55 gateway allows complete integration and full compliance with the Profibus-DP ...

Changeover at your fingertips

LDT10 is the HMI touch panel specifically designed to easily interface and configure Lika RD rotary actuators, so auxiliary axes are more intuitive to ...

Flat Design with Hollow Through Bore

CH59 from Lika Electronic is the new incremental optical encoder featuring an extremely slim enclosure and high resolutions up to remarkable 204,800 P ...

New IF55 Converters, Increased Possibilities

Lika Electronic launches a new series of gateways to allow integration of SSI encoders into conventional fieldbuses or industrial Ethernet networks. P ...

Minimum Price for Parallel Absolute Encoder

MS40 series is proven to be the highly efficient and reliable solution ideal for all applications where the low cost is a primary concern. Now it is r ...

Extended Diagnostics via PWM Output Signal

SMEx1 incremental linear encoders from Lika Electronic offer an additional diagnostic output to communicate fault and error conditions to a PLC or con ...

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