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Check out the 5 advantages of this capacitive encoder. Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/measuring-angular-rotation-with-absolute-rotary-encoder) ### [![Optical encoder: highly accurate position control](https://www.sentech.nl/app/uploads/2021/07/verschil-tussen-incrementeel-en-absoluut-300x169.png) Highly accurate position control with the optical encoder An optical encoder measures positions, lengths and displacements accurately and without contact. Even in vacuum applications. Read the 5 advantages and other tips. Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/highly-accurate-position-control-with-optical-encoder/) ### [![The difference between absolute and incremental encoders](https://www.sentech.nl/app/uploads/2021/11/verschil-tussen-absolute-en-incrementele-encoders.png) The difference between absolute and incremental encoders Does your application require an incremental or an absolute encoder? What is the difference? You'll read about it in this article. Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/difference-between-absolute-and-incremental-encoders) ### [![](https://e.sentech.nl/hs-fs/hubfs/stagiaire-sleutelt-aan-lange-slag-encoder.png?length=500&name=stagiaire-sleutelt-aan-lange-slag-encoder.png) Intern Kevin is helping to close a gap in available sensors The availability of distance sensors is limited for measurements of more than one meter. Therefore, two students developed an absolute long-stroke encoder. Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/intern-kevin-is-helping-to-close-a-gap-in-available-sensors) ### [![Sensor technology improves yields in the agricultural sector](https://www.sentech.nl/app/uploads/2017/08/sentech-lely-vector-sensortechniek.png) Sensor technology improves yields in the agricultural sector While the Rabobank survey shows that the benefits of sensor technology are not clear to Australian farmers, yields have nonetheless increased. Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/sensor-technology-improves-yields-agricultural-sector/) ### [![Introduction pressure sensor Variohm](https://www.sentech.nl/app/uploads/2017/09/variohm-druksensor-bulldozer.png) Introduction of the Variohm Eurosensor SMO3100 pressure sensor This versatile pressure sensor (up to 4000 bar) is highly suitable for automotive applications. Sentech therefore regularly approaches Variohm. Read more! Read more](https://e.sentech.nl/en/news/introduction-pressure-sensor-variohm-smo3100) ### [![The benefits of a zero energy building](https://www.sentech.nl/app/uploads/2017/10/duurzaamheid-lean-werken-magazijn.png) Sustainability: benefits for environment and customers Sustainability at Sentech is reflected in energy neutral premises, corporate social responsibility and reduced environmental impact. 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