What makes AKM different?

Through our work with customers, Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) has identified three key needs for encoders used in spindle motors and similar applications:

1. High-precision position detection to improve machining accuracy.
2. Higher rotational speeds while maintaining high accuracy to shorten machining time.
3. Simplified protection against oil, water, and dust to reduce encoder costs.

To meet these needs, AKM has conducted research and development for more than 30 years and has developed and manufactured magnetic encoder solutions. Our technology and track record have led to adoption by customers around the world.

One of the technologies behind these solutions is the semiconductor magnetoresistive element (SMRE).

Here, we explain why customers choose AKM’s magnetic encoder solutions using SMRE.