Balluff (Florence, KY) offers the Micropulse™ BIW transducer that uses a patented, pulsed-inductive technology. It features a wear-free, non-contact design that can be used where linear pots are used, such as plastic injection molding machines, blow molding machines, stamping presses, and hydraulic motion bases. The transducer is available with an analog 0 to 10V or -10 to +10V output. It has a >20 kHz update rate, non-linearity of ±0.02%, and resolution to 5 microns. It is available in stroke lengths from 75 to 750 mm.