HEIDENHAIN launches KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder for robot joints
HEIDENHAIN introduced the KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder for high-accuracy and safety-critical robot joints.
Evidence notes
- A single scanning head reads separate motor-shaft and gearbox-output scales for dual position feedback.
- Downstream measurement compensates for gearing errors in articulated and dynamic robots.
- Three compact variants and a functionally safe EnDat 2.2 interface support high-accuracy machining and cobots.
Company context
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH develops and produces linear encoders, angle encoders, rotary encoders, CNC controls, touch probes, length gauges, digital readouts and related measurement systems. Its robotics relevance sits in high-precision position feedback for robot joints, rotary axes and demanding automation systems.