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Nabtesco is heading to SPS 2026 in Nuremberg (24–26 November) with three products that add sensing and data functions to its mechanical drive components. The line-up, announced by Nabtesco Precision Europe on 27 October 2026, will be on show in Hall 3A, Booth 426.
Strain wave gear with built-in sensing
The fourth generation of Nabtesco’s digital strain wave gear integrates sensor technology and data analysis while keeping the installation dimensions unchanged. Its features include integrated position measurement, digital communication via BiSS-C and a customer tool for parameterisation, monitoring and analysis. The company cites condition monitoring, as well as load monitoring and lifetime tracking, as examples.
Actuator around 30 percent shorter
The Super-Short Actuator packages gearbox, motor, bearings and encoder in a single plug-and-play unit. According to Nabtesco, it is about 30 percent shorter axially and about 30 percent lighter than comparable standard actuators. The design uses ALVA’s GearTorq frameless motor, produced using patented FiberPrinting technology, and a control system from adcos, a Nabtesco Group company, is also available.
Output-side position sensing for cycloidal gears
RDS-C Link pairs RDS-C series cycloidal gears with a FLUX encoder that detects absolute position directly at the output shaft, which the company says supports high positioning accuracy under load. The inductive measuring principle is intended for harsh environments with dust, contamination or condensation. The solution is available in various RDS-C sizes, with other sizes and customised versions on request.
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- Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH, “Nabtesco at SPS 2026 – Smart Motion Control: Mechanical Precision Meets Digital Intelligence”, press release, 27 October 2026 – nabtesco.de
- Mesago Messe Frankfurt, SPS 2026 dates – sps.mesago.com
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