Global Linear Encoders Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Linear Encoders market size is expected to reach $ 1865 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Linear encoder is a sensor device used to measure the position and motion of an object, which is commonly used in industrial automation and robot control systems. Its main principle is to use internal sensors to monitor the position of the target object relative to the encoder and convert the position information into a digital signal output.
Principle of operation: A linear encoder usually consists of two main parts: the encoder head and the readhead. The encoder head is fixed to a moving object, while the readhead is relatively stationary and mounted in a fixed position. The encoder head contains a grating or magnetic stripe inside the encoder head, while the readhead contains sensors to detect changes in the grating or magnetic stripe. As the object moves, the grating or magnetic stripe changes relative to the readhead and the sensor converts these changes into a digital signal to indicate the position of the object.
The global key manufacturers of Linear Encoders include Heidenhain, Sick AG, Sensata Technologies, Renishaw, Pepperl+Fuchs, Celera Motion (Novanta), TR-Electronic, Balluff, Kübler Group, RSF Elektronik, etc. In 2023, the global top 10 players had a share approximately 66.0% in terms of revenue.
Features:
High accuracy: Linear encoders are able to provide very high position measurement accuracy, typically on the scale of microns or even smaller. High speed: thanks to digital signal processing, linear encoders enable fast position detection and response for high-speed motion applications.
Reliability: Linear encoders typically have a long service life and stable performance, and are able to operate in harsh environments.
Non-contact: In contrast to traditional contact position sensors, linear encoders are non-contact measuring devices and therefore do not suffer from friction or wear and tear that can affect measurement accuracy.
Linear encoders play an important role in industrial applications, enabling position measurement with high accuracy, speed and reliability, thus providing key technical support for automated production and robot control.
In terms of product application, currently Machine Tools and CNC Machining is the largest segment, hold a share of 33.4%.
Main Applications:
Machine tools and machining equipment: linear encoders are commonly used in CNC machine tools and other machining equipment to accurately measure the position and motion trajectory of workpieces, thus realizing high-precision machining.
Robotic systems: In industrial robots and automation systems, linear encoders are used to determine the position of the robot's end-effector for precise motion control and path planning.
Manufacturing and assembly: Linear encoders are used to monitor the position of parts and assemblies on production lines to ensure accuracy and consistency in the assembly process.
Market growth driver:
Industrial automation: With the promotion of industrial automation and smart manufacturing, the application of linear encoders in machinery manufacturing and automation equipment will continue to grow.
Emerging markets: The Asia-Pacific region, especially China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, has great market potential and is expected to be an important driver of future market growth.
Industry Policies: National policies to support high-end manufacturing, such as Made in China 2025, will boost the linear encoder market.
Challenges: Challenges faced by the linear encoder market mainly include fierce price competition, challenges posed by technological upgrades, and the impact of global economic fluctuations on the industry.
Overall, the linear encoder market is promising and is expected to continue to grow steadily in the coming years as technology continues to advance and applications expand.
This report studies the global Linear Encoders production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Linear Encoders and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Linear Encoders that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Linear Encoders total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Linear Encoders production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Linear Encoders consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Linear Encoders domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Linear Encoders production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Linear Encoders market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Heidenhain, Sick AG, Sensata Technologies, Renishaw, Pepperl+Fuchs, Celera Motion (Novanta), TR-Electronic, Balluff, Kübler Group, RSF Elektronik, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Linear Encoders market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Linear Encoders Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Linear Encoders Market, Segmentation by Type:
Incremental Linear Encoders
Absolute Linear Encoders
Global Linear Encoders Market, Segmentation by Application:
Machine Tools and CNC Machining
Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
Electronics Assembly and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Elevator
Others
Companies Profiled:
Heidenhain
Sick AG
Sensata Technologies
Renishaw
Pepperl+Fuchs
Celera Motion (Novanta)
TR-Electronic
Balluff
Kübler Group
RSF Elektronik
Fagor Automation
Changchun Yuheng Optics
Baumer
TOFI Sensing Technology
RLS d.o.o.
SIKO
Resson
Automation Sensorik Messtechnik
Changchun Rongde Optics
Givi Misure
Lika Electronic
Electronica Mechatronic Systems
GURLEY Precision Instruments
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Linear Encoders market?
2. What is the demand of the global Linear Encoders market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Linear Encoders market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Linear Encoders market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Linear Encoders market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Linear encoder is a sensor device used to measure the position and motion of an object, which is commonly used in industrial automation and robot control systems. Its main principle is to use internal sensors to monitor the position of the target object relative to the encoder and convert the position information into a digital signal output.
Principle of operation: A linear encoder usually consists of two main parts: the encoder head and the readhead. The encoder head is fixed to a moving object, while the readhead is relatively stationary and mounted in a fixed position. The encoder head contains a grating or magnetic stripe inside the encoder head, while the readhead contains sensors to detect changes in the grating or magnetic stripe. As the object moves, the grating or magnetic stripe changes relative to the readhead and the sensor converts these changes into a digital signal to indicate the position of the object.
The global key manufacturers of Linear Encoders include Heidenhain, Sick AG, Sensata Technologies, Renishaw, Pepperl+Fuchs, Celera Motion (Novanta), TR-Electronic, Balluff, Kübler Group, RSF Elektronik, etc. In 2023, the global top 10 players had a share approximately 66.0% in terms of revenue.
Features:
High accuracy: Linear encoders are able to provide very high position measurement accuracy, typically on the scale of microns or even smaller. High speed: thanks to digital signal processing, linear encoders enable fast position detection and response for high-speed motion applications.
Reliability: Linear encoders typically have a long service life and stable performance, and are able to operate in harsh environments.
Non-contact: In contrast to traditional contact position sensors, linear encoders are non-contact measuring devices and therefore do not suffer from friction or wear and tear that can affect measurement accuracy.
Linear encoders play an important role in industrial applications, enabling position measurement with high accuracy, speed and reliability, thus providing key technical support for automated production and robot control.
In terms of product application, currently Machine Tools and CNC Machining is the largest segment, hold a share of 33.4%.
Main Applications:
Machine tools and machining equipment: linear encoders are commonly used in CNC machine tools and other machining equipment to accurately measure the position and motion trajectory of workpieces, thus realizing high-precision machining.
Robotic systems: In industrial robots and automation systems, linear encoders are used to determine the position of the robot's end-effector for precise motion control and path planning.
Manufacturing and assembly: Linear encoders are used to monitor the position of parts and assemblies on production lines to ensure accuracy and consistency in the assembly process.
Market growth driver:
Industrial automation: With the promotion of industrial automation and smart manufacturing, the application of linear encoders in machinery manufacturing and automation equipment will continue to grow.
Emerging markets: The Asia-Pacific region, especially China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, has great market potential and is expected to be an important driver of future market growth.
Industry Policies: National policies to support high-end manufacturing, such as Made in China 2025, will boost the linear encoder market.
Challenges: Challenges faced by the linear encoder market mainly include fierce price competition, challenges posed by technological upgrades, and the impact of global economic fluctuations on the industry.
Overall, the linear encoder market is promising and is expected to continue to grow steadily in the coming years as technology continues to advance and applications expand.
This report studies the global Linear Encoders production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Linear Encoders and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Linear Encoders that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Linear Encoders total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Linear Encoders production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Linear Encoders consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Linear Encoders domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Linear Encoders production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Linear Encoders production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Linear Encoders market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Heidenhain, Sick AG, Sensata Technologies, Renishaw, Pepperl+Fuchs, Celera Motion (Novanta), TR-Electronic, Balluff, Kübler Group, RSF Elektronik, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Linear Encoders market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Linear Encoders Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Linear Encoders Market, Segmentation by Type:
Incremental Linear Encoders
Absolute Linear Encoders
Global Linear Encoders Market, Segmentation by Application:
Machine Tools and CNC Machining
Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
Electronics Assembly and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Elevator
Others
Companies Profiled:
Heidenhain
Sick AG
Sensata Technologies
Renishaw
Pepperl+Fuchs
Celera Motion (Novanta)
TR-Electronic
Balluff
Kübler Group
RSF Elektronik
Fagor Automation
Changchun Yuheng Optics
Baumer
TOFI Sensing Technology
RLS d.o.o.
SIKO
Resson
Automation Sensorik Messtechnik
Changchun Rongde Optics
Givi Misure
Lika Electronic
Electronica Mechatronic Systems
GURLEY Precision Instruments
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Linear Encoders market?
2. What is the demand of the global Linear Encoders market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Linear Encoders market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Linear Encoders market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Linear Encoders market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
159 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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