Global Optical Scales Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

The global Optical Scales market size is expected to reach $ 716 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

This report studies the optical scales, also called linear encoders. Linear encoders measure the position of linear axes without intervening mechanical elements. This eliminates a series of potential error sources such as backlash, pitch error, or heating of the recirculating ball screw. Wherever rigorous position accuracy and high machining speeds are needed, linear encoders are essential.

Types of Linear Encoders include:

Sealed Linear Encoders: Sealed linear encoders feature optimal protection from dust, chips, and splash water. They are especially ideal for use in manually operated machine tools and also in numerically controlled machine tools.

Exposed Linear Encoders: Exposed linear encoders have zero mechanical contact between the scanning head and the scale or scale tape. Applications include production and measuring equipment in the semiconductor industry, as well as pick-and-place machines and direct drive systems.

Currently the key manufacturers of optical scales include HEIDENHAIN, Fagor Automation, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, TR-Electronic GmbH, TR-Electronic GmbH, and Givi Misure. Among them, HEIDENHAIN is the world's largest linear encoders manufacturer, accounting for more than 50% of the global market share.

CNC machine tools are the largest application market for optical scales. According to our research, the global CNC machine tool market size was US$ 60 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$90 billion in 2030. The global key manufacturers of CNC machine tools include Yamazaki Mazak, Trumpf, Okuma Corporation, Makino, JTEKT Corporation, DMG Mori Seiki, DN Solutions, Grob-Werke, Haas Automation, Hermle, etc. In 2023, the global top five players had a share approximately 20 % in terms of revenue.

This report studies the global Optical Scales production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Optical Scales 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 Optical Scales that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global Optical Scales total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)

Global Optical Scales total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global Optical Scales production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)

Global Optical Scales consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)

U.S. VS China: Optical Scales domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global Optical Scales production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global Optical Scales production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global Optical Scales production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

This report profiles key players in the global Optical Scales 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, Fagor Automation, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, TR-Electronic GmbH, Precizika Metrology, Givi Misure, Elbo Controlli Srl, Celera Motion (MICROE), Atek Electronic Sensor Technologies, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

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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 Optical Scales Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global Optical Scales Market, Segmentation by Type:
Incremental Optical Scales
Absolute Optical Scales

Global Optical Scales Market, Segmentation by Application:
CNC Machine Tools
Measuring Equipment

Companies Profiled:
HEIDENHAIN
Fagor Automation
Renishaw
Mitutoyo
TR-Electronic GmbH
Precizika Metrology
Givi Misure
Elbo Controlli Srl
Celera Motion (MICROE)
Atek Electronic Sensor Technologies
SINO/Guangzhou Lokshun CNC Equipment
SOXIN
Changchun Yuheng Optics
Dongguan Ouxin Precision Instrument

Key Questions Answered:

1. How big is the global Optical Scales market?

2. What is the demand of the global Optical Scales market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global Optical Scales market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global Optical Scales market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global Optical Scales market?

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