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This section provides an overview for incremental rotary encoders as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 incremental rotary encoder manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked incremental rotary encoder companies as of December, 2024: 1.Electro-Sensors, Inc., 2.DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH.
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An Incremental Rotary Encoder is a type of rotary encoder that detects rotational movements using two sets of photoelectric elements.
A rotary encoder is a sensor that converts the mechanical displacement caused by rotation into electrical signals. This conversion allows for the measurement of parameters such as rotation speed, angle, and position.
These encoders produce output pulses corresponding to the rotational displacement of the axis. These pulses can be fed into a counter, digital panel meter, or similar devices to measure and calculate parameters like length or the number of rotations.
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Sensata Technologies was originally founded in 1916 as General Plate Company and is now headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The company is a developer, manufacturer, and seller of sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components, and other products used in automotive, industrial, energy, telecom, and construction industries. The company has 20 product categories including force sensors, tire management solutions, inverters & charges, and pressure sensors.The company’s next generation of products are designed to improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, fuel efficiency in ICE cars and energy efficiency in TVs, and facilitate usage of IoT devices.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.
Electro-Sensors, Inc. operates as a manufacturer of precision sensors and monitoring systems, established in 1968 and headquartered in Minnesota. The company specializes in providing products and services for industries such as industrial manufacturing, agriculture, and material handling.Its offerings include speed sensors, temperature sensors, and hazard monitoring systems. These products are used for precision monitoring and safety assurance, enhancing operational efficiency and safety measures in the industries it serves through its precision sensor and monitoring solutions.
Soundwell Electronic Products (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., founded in 1991 with headquarters in China, is a manufacturer of electromechanical components. The company’s product line of over 30,000 items includes a wide selection of potentiometers, encoders, sensors, and switches that are used in the manufacture of consumer electronics, home appliances, electronic toys, and automotive electronics, among many other fields. Soundwell caters primarily to OEM clients and also offers a number of customizable modules available for production on demand.
LIKA Electronic, established in 1982, is based in Buccinasco, Italy, and is a manufacturer and supplier of encoders, position measuring systems, and linear motion components. Their product portfolio includes rotary encoders, incremental and absolute encoders, linear encoders, and magnetic measuring systems. These precision devices find applications in various industries, such as automation, robotics, CNC machines, and packaging equipment. LIKA Electronic's products are known for their accuracy, and durability, providing essential feedback for motion control and positioning. Putting a priority on client happiness and creativity, LIKA Electronic continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industrial automation market.
Rotary and Linear Motion Sensors (RLS) is a magnetic encoders and components manufacturer founded in 1989 and based in Komenda, Slovenia, partnering with British engineering company Renishaw PLC in 2000. The company primarily produces various incremental and absolute rotary and linear magnetic encoder models, magnetic sensor ICs, optomodules, and analogue interpolators. Other products include photodiode arrays used for spectroscopy, as well as optical scanning and barcode reading. These are used for applications in the manufacture of surgical and collaborative robots, submarine technology, heavy machinery, and the aerospace industry.
Renishaw is a British manufacturer and supplier of engineering technology products and solutions established in 1973 and based in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The company primarily produces equipment for metrology, spectroscopy, and healthcare, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), dental scanners, and Raman spectrometers. They also offer long-term support services, such as calibration, refurbishment, repair, and upgrades. Renishaw has more than 5,000 employees across its network of subsidiaries and sales offices in over 36 countries.
HEIDENHAIN, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Traunreut, Germany, is a manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Specializing in industries requiring precise solutions, the company offers rotary and linear encoders, digital readouts, touch probes, and motion controllers. These products serve sectors like manufacturing, electronics, and aerospace, ensuring enhanced precision and efficiency. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and is an EMAS-certified company, thereby meeting the demanding, globally recognized environmental certification standards of the European Union.
Power Jacks Limited founded in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, in 1987, is a manufacturer of electro-mechanical actuation, lifting, and positioning equipment. Products offered by the company are screw jacks, electric linear actuators, bevel gearboxes, lead screws, and jacking systems. The company also provides customized products. Its planetary roller screws convert rotary motion to linear motion using threaded spindles that provide huge load capacity and precise positioning. The company’s products are used in industrial automation, defense, energy, transport, and civil engineering industry sectors.
Siko Products, Inc. established in 1963 and based in Buchenbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors and positioning systems. The company's product range includes automation, measurement technology, sensors for mobile machines, sensors for construction vehicles, and positioning devices. These products are used for ensuring precise measurements and adjustments in various machinery and automation systems. Key industries that leverage the company's solutions are automation machinery manufacturing, construction machinery, mobile automation, and Industry 4.0 setups. It also provides services such as research and development, expert consultation, and customer support.
Encoder Products Company (EPC), headquartered in Idaho, USA, has been a manufacturer of motion sensing devices since 1969. Its range of offerings include incremental encoders, absolute encoders, linear encoders, encoder modules, as well as encoder testers, and encoder accessories. These devices are used to convert physical motion into electrical signals that can be utilized for monitoring, control, automation, and feedback purposes in a wide range of industries and systems. For those requiring an ECCN classification, all the company's incremental rotary encoders are classified as EAR99. The company also provides custom solutions, technical support, and warranty services for its customers.
QUANTUM DEVICES, established in 1989 and based in Barneveld, WI, is a manufacturer and distributor of optoelectronic products. The company's product range includes Incremental Optical Rotary Encoders, QC201 Commutation Indicator, OPTOLAB/Line Drivers, Photodiodes, and Photodiode Resources and Facts. These products find applications in photosynthesis and photobiological research, as well as in biomedical instruments for measuring variables such as blood sugar levels and pulse rate. Serving the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing industries, the company offers services like design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of optoelectronic devices.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Electro-Sensors, Inc. |
66.7%
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| 2 | DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH |
33.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the incremental rotary encoder page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 33.3% |
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United Kingdom
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2 | 22.2% |
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China
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1 | 11.1% |
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Italy
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1 | 11.1% |
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Slovenia
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1 | 11.1% |
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Germany
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1 | 11.1% |
