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This section provides an overview for electronic counters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 electronic counter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked electronic counter companies as of January, 2025: 1.CDC ELETTROMECCANICA, 2.Red Lion.
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An electronic counter is a device that utilizes electronic circuits or sensors to automatically count occurrences or objects. Compared to electromagnetic counters, they offer faster and more accurate measurements but require a power source for their digital components. These counters are broadly categorized into electronic total counters, which display cumulative counts, and electronic preset counters, which signal upon reaching a pre-defined count.
Electronic counters find applications across various fields for both quantitative control and precise feedback mechanisms. They are instrumental in manufacturing for product tallying, parking lot management for space tracking, and retail for inventory management. Additionally, they play a crucial role in traffic management systems, event attendance tracking, and in combination with a rotary encoder or photoelectric sensor for precise control of machinery based on specific measurements.
The core of an electronic counter is a digital circuit that counts pulses and typically includes flip-flop circuits for binary counting. To make the binary count understandable, most counters feature an LED display that presents the count in decimal form. Preset counters also have a functionality to compare the count with a preset number and generate a specified output. These devices generally rely on batteries or external power sources for operation.
Electronic counters are a vital tool in automating and optimizing data collection and analysis across various applications, from industrial manufacturing to public event management.
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Red Lion was founded in 1972 and headquartered in York, Pennsylvania as part of Spectris, PLC, headquartered in Egham, England. The company serves manufacturing, oil & gas, alternative energy, transportation, and water industries with products for their industrial automation and industrial networking needs. The company’s industrial automation division creates controllers, secure remote access platforms, panel meters, and process control devices. The industrial networking division offers ethernet devices, IIoT gateways and routers, and communication converters.
CDC ELETTROMECCANICA is a manufacturer of electromagnetic clutches and brakes. Established in 1960, the company is based in Brignano Gera d’Adda (BG), Italy. The company specializes in designing and producing products such as electromagnetic clutches and brakes for various applications. Its product range includes cam programmers, engines, gearboxes, gear motors and, electronic and electromechanical timers, serving industries such as professional dishwashers, glass washers, ice machines, ovens, refrigeration counters and, incubators for eggs. CDC ELETTROMECCANICA offers services like technical support and customized solutions.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Koyo Electronics Co., Ltd. was founded in 1955 and began manufacturing and selling portable radios, and in 2022 the company name changed to JTEKT ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Based on human respect, KOYO uses wisdom and imagination to provide good value and contribute to developing a safe and fulfilling society.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDC ELETTROMECCANICA |
75.0%
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| 2 | Red Lion |
25.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the electronic counter page as of January 2025. 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
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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2 | 50.0% |
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United States of America
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1 | 25.0% |
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Italy
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1 | 25.0% |
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