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title: "How is the position of an electromechanical actuator detected in real time?"
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datePublished: "2025-08-19T10:11:13+00:00"
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The position of an electromechanical actuator is continuously detected by sensors such as incremental encoders or rotary encoders. These sensors provide real-time data to the control unit, which then precisely regulates the movement.