
Mini encoder for robotics and medical technology
Since March, Maccon has been distributing an absolute encoder with an outer diameter of just 16 millimetres from Netzer. It is suitable for applications in medical technology and robotics.
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Since March, Maccon has been distributing an absolute encoder with an outer diameter of just 16 millimetres from Netzer. It is suitable for applications in medical technology and robotics.
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