About Us
ionia Automation technologies is a global technology company developing RF-based industrial automation solutions for the wire and cable manufacturing industry. Our flagship product WENC2 eliminates slip-ring dependency on rotating machinery.
"Engineering precision, delivering globally."
Our team brings over 30 years of experience in industrial automation. The WENC project began in 2013 and matured through years of real-world factory deployment to become today's WENC2.
Every product is validated through thousands of hours of testing in demanding factory environments. Technical documentation in 7 languages, a global sales network and remote technical support serve customers worldwide.
WENC2 — Wireless Encoder System
For higher quality products, more efficient processes and machines.
WENC2
Wireless Encoder Transmission System
Transmits encoder signals from rotating machinery over 5 GHz — no slip rings, no cable fatigue, no maintenance downtime. Under 1 ms typical RTT for real-time position and speed tracking.
| Wireless | 5 GHz |
| Latency | < 1 ms typical RTT |
| Channels | 1 / 2 / 3 encoders (S, D, T) |
| Signal | Differential A, /A, B, /B |
| Power | 10..30V DC |
| Range | 100 m+ (line of sight) |
Why WENC2?
Eliminates every chronic failure mode of wired encoder transmission.
| Attribute | Traditional Slip-Ring | WENC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Periodic carbon brush replacement | Maintenance-free |
| Noise | Mechanical contact noise | Digital wireless |
| Lifetime | Limited by brush and ring wear | Solid-state electronics |
| Install | Requires mechanical precision | Plug-and-play |
| Range | Physical constraint | 100 m+ |
| Latency | Electrical instant | < 1 ms RTT |
Model Variants
Three ready variants selected by channel count
| Model | Encoder Channels | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| WENC2-S | 1 encoder (Single) | Single-motor winder, payoff, crane |
| WENC2-D | 2 encoders (Dual) | Tension control, dual-axis drives |
| WENC2-T | 3 encoders (Triple) | Multi-axis cable and wire lines |
Documents
Brochure, datasheet and installation guide — in 7 languages
All WENC2 technical documentation available from one page: Turkish, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian.
Industries We Serve
WENC2 is deployed across demanding industrial environments where slip-rings fail
Cable Manufacturing
Wire drawing, stranding, and insulation lines
Wire & Rope
Rotating payoffs, bunching, and rope twisting
Cranes & Hoists
Cable drums, winches, rotary joint replacement
Spooling & Winding
High-speed rewinders, take-up reels
Extrusion Lines
Capstan wheels, haul-offs, speed feedback
Test Benches
Encoder simulators, commissioning rigs
Application Examples
Real-world deployments across the wire and cable industry
Slip-ring elimination on rotating payoff
A European cable manufacturer replaced 6 failing slip-ring assemblies on a high-speed wire drawing line with WENC2-D units. Previous MTBF was 8 months — WENC2 has been running 2 years zero maintenance.
Rotary strander encoder feedback
A Turkish rope manufacturer installed WENC2-T on a 36-bobbin buncher. The rotating cage previously required monthly brush inspection. WENC2 delivered continuous encoder signal with <1ms latency to the drive.
Hoisting drum position tracking
Port authority replaced slip-ring on gantry crane hoist drum. WENC2-S transmits encoder position to the drive cabinet 180m away. Survived salt-air corrosion that destroyed mechanical rings.
Measure Your Loss — Free Pilot Assessment
Don't take our word for it. Let us measure your slip-ring cost in your own facility.
Site assessment
We visit (or video-call) your line and document the current slip-ring failure mode, brush replacement cycle, and downtime cost — in writing.
Pilot installation
One WENC2 unit installed alongside your existing slip-ring. 90 days of parallel operation. We log every signal and every downtime event.
Loss report
You receive a written engineering report: actual vs avoided downtime, brush cost saved, ROI break-even point. Yours to keep — no obligation.
Zero risk. We measure. You decide.
Request Pilot Assessment →Frequently Asked Questions
WENC2 delivers 100 m+ line-of-sight range on the 5 GHz band. Optimal performance in industrial environments depends on antenna positioning.
WENC2 supports incremental HTL/TTL encoders with differential A, /A, B, /B signals. On 2-wire encoders, /A and /B are bridged to GND. Encoder power is provided via TX pin 3 as a filtered +23.5V output.
Three variants: WENC2-S (1 encoder), WENC2-D (2 encoders), WENC2-T (3 encoders).
Email [email protected] or use the contact form on this page. Our team will reply with pricing, lead time and configuration advice.
All WENC2 products carry a 2-year warranty. 24/7 technical support via [email protected].
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