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Electromate Announces Availability of the Absolute Micro Rotary Encoder from Netzer

December 8, 2025

Electromate Announces Availability of the Absolute Micro Rotary Encoder from Netzer

Electromate adds the Netzer Precision VLP-13 to its catalog — a miniature, absolute rotary encoder engineered for space-constrained motion systems where size, precision, and reliability are essential.

Why the VLP-13 Matters

As demand grows for smaller, lighter, and more precise motion control systems across robotics, aerospace, medical, and automation sectors, the VLP-13 fills a critical gap. Its ultra-compact design and high-resolution absolute feedback enable engineers to embed reliable position sensing where previously only larger encoders could fit. The contactless capacitive technology ensures durability and long-term stability, ideal for mission-critical or long-service-life applications.

Key Features & Benefits
  • Ultra-compact footprint: Outer diameter 13.5 mm, height 10.9 mm, total weight only 2g (including 250 mm cable).
  • High-resolution absolute feedback: Up to 19-bit resolution (single-turn), providing fine positional granularity.
  • Contactless capacitive sensing: Eliminates wear-prone mechanical components, immune to magnetic interference, shock, and vibration — offering long-term reliability.
  • Standard digital interfaces: Supports SSI and BiSS-C outputs over differential RS-422 communication.
  • Robust environmental performance: Rated for industrial conditions (shock, vibration, EMC), suitable for demanding applications in robotics, aerospace, and automation.
The compact size and robust design of the VLP-13 make it suitable for:
  • Miniature motors and small-form-factor servo systems
  • Articulated robotic joints where space and weight are constrained
  • Precision motion control in automation equipment and small industrial machinery
  • Aerospace or harsh-environment systems requiring high reliability and immunity to EMI
  • Aerospace actuators, UAV servos, and space-constrained mechanisms
  • Medical equipment and surgical robots
  • High-precision automation in tight form-factor devices

Learn more at https://www.electromate.ca/vlp-13-absolute-micro-rotary-encoder/

About Electromate Inc.

Electromate Inc. is a Canadian motion control and mechatronic solutions provider. With extensive technical expertise and vendor partnerships, Electromate supports engineers and integrators by supplying AC & DC servo and stepper motors, controllers, drives, actuators and complete automation systems.

More Information

For further information, please contact:

Warren Osak

Electromate Inc.
sales@electromate.com   
Toll Free Phone:   877-737-8698
www.electromate.com

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