Highly precise and extremely robust

High-resolution absolute encoders for demanding motion control applications.

Netzer Precision’s Electric Encoder™ solutions combine high resolution and accuracy with an exceptionally flat, contactless hollow-shaft design. Thanks to their capacitive sensing principle, the absolute encoders operate without wear and are insensitive to magnetic interference – a key advantage, for example, when integrating them into motors, robotic joints and direct drives.

Capacitive position sensing without mechanical wear

Rotor and stator operate without physical contact. This eliminates bearings, couplings or other mechanical transmission elements within the encoder. At the same time, the open hollow-shaft design allows shafts, cables, lines or optical components to pass through the center of the encoder. The low profile and low rotor inertia facilitate integration, particularly in compact and highly dynamic drive systems.

Key features at a glance

• Contactless absolute position sensing
• Resolutions up to 26 bits
• Accuracy down to ±0,001°
• Large hollow shafts combined with a very low profile
• Low mass and low rotor inertia
• High immunity to magnetic fields as well as EMI/RFI
• High shock and vibration resistance
• Versions for extreme temperatures and harsh environments
• SSI and BiSS-C, with additional interfaces such as AqB, SPI or RS-485 depending on the series
• Singleturn and multiturn solutions

Typical application areas

Broad encoder portfolio for a wide range of requirements

Netzer Precision offers a broad portfolio of capacitive absolute encoders for a wide range of requirements. Depending on the application, dedicated series are available for robotics and automation, harsh environments, extreme temperatures, highest precision or multiturn sensing.

VLX-series: Robotics & Industry

👉 Flat hollow-shaft encoders for robotics, automation and general industrial motion control applications.

VLP-series: Harsh Environment

👉 Particularly robust versions for demanding environmental conditions.

VLT-series: Extreme Temperature

👉 Designed for an extended temperature range up to +125 °C.

VLZ-series: Highest Precision

👉 The high-end series offers resolutions up to 26 bits and accuracy down to ±0.001°. It also provides very low latency and additional diagnostic functions.

VLM-series: Multiturn

👉 Hollow-shaft encoders with additional absolute multiturn sensing.

VLS-series: LEO Space

👉 For applications in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

DS-series: Polymer Encapsulated

👉 Encapsulated hollow-shaft encoders for particularly demanding applications.

DL-series: Shaft Encoder

👉 Versions with a shaft instead of the typical open hollow-shaft design.

Further information and technical data can be found via the linked series names.

SPS 2026

Netzer Precision’s high-resolution absolute encoders will be presented at SPS in Nuremberg from November 24 to 26, 2026, at the MEV booth 174 in Hall 4. You are welcome to book an appointment in advance.

Downloads & Links

Productcatalog (PDF, EN)

Netzer Encoders on MEV website

Contact

Guido Gandolfo
Product Line Manager, Motion Control
+49 5424 2340-57
ggandolfo@mev-elektronik.com