The global Linear Encoders market size is predicted to grow from US$ 1203 million in 2025 to US$ 1719 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2031.
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, K眉bler 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.
The 鈥淟inear Encoders Industry Forecast鈥� looks at past sales and reviews total world Linear Encoders sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Linear Encoders sales for 2025 through 2031. With Linear Encoders sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Linear Encoders industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Linear Encoders landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Linear Encoders portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms鈥� unique position in an accelerating global Linear Encoders market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Linear Encoders and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Linear Encoders.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Linear Encoders market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Incremental Linear Encoders
Absolute Linear Encoders
Segmentation by Application:
Machine Tools and CNC Machining
Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
Electronics Assembly and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Elevator
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Heidenhain
Sick AG
Sensata Technologies
Renishaw
Pepperl+Fuchs
Celera Motion (Novanta)
TR-Electronic
Balluff
K眉bler 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 Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Linear Encoders market?
What factors are driving Linear Encoders market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Linear Encoders market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Linear Encoders break out by Type, by Application?
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Linear Encoders Annual Sales 2020-2031
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Linear Encoders by Geographic Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Linear Encoders by Country/Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.2 Linear Encoders Segment by Type
2.2.1 Incremental Linear Encoders
2.2.2 Absolute Linear Encoders
2.3 Linear Encoders Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Linear Encoders Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.2 Global Linear Encoders Revenue and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.3 Global Linear Encoders Sale Price by Type (2020-2025)
2.4 Linear Encoders Segment by Application
2.4.1 Machine Tools and CNC Machining
2.4.2 Robotics and Automated Manufacturing
2.4.3 Electronics Assembly and Semiconductor Manufacturing
2.4.4 Elevator
2.4.5 Others
2.5 Linear Encoders Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Linear Encoders Sale Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.2 Global Linear Encoders Revenue and Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.3 Global Linear Encoders Sale Price by Application (2020-2025)
3 Global by Company
3.1 Global Linear Encoders Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Linear Encoders Annual Sales by Company (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Linear Encoders Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Linear Encoders Annual Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.1 Global Linear Encoders Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.2 Global Linear Encoders Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.3 Global Linear Encoders Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Linear Encoders Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Linear Encoders Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Linear Encoders Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2023-2025)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Market M&A Activity & Strategy
4 World Historic Review for Linear Encoders by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Linear Encoders Market Size by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Linear Encoders Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Linear Encoders Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.2 World Historic Linear Encoders Market Size by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.1 Global Linear Encoders Annual Sales by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Linear Encoders Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.3 Americas Linear Encoders Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Linear Encoders Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Linear Encoders Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Linear Encoders Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Linear Encoders Sales by Country (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Americas Linear Encoders Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
5.2 Americas Linear Encoders Sales by Type (2020-2025)
5.3 Americas Linear Encoders Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Linear Encoders Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Linear Encoders Sales by Region (2020-2025)
6.1.2 APAC Linear Encoders Revenue by Region (2020-2025)
6.2 APAC Linear Encoders Sales by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 APAC Linear Encoders Sales by Application (2020-2025)
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Linear Encoders by Country
7.1.1 Europe Linear Encoders Sales by Country (2020-2025)
7.1.2 Europe Linear Encoders Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
7.2 Europe Linear Encoders Sales by Type (2020-2025)
7.3 Europe Linear Encoders Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders Sales by Country (2020-2025)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders Sales by Type (2020-2025)
8.3 Middle East & Africa Linear Encoders Sales by Application (2020-2025)
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Linear Encoders
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Linear Encoders
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Linear Encoders
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Linear Encoders Distributors
11.3 Linear Encoders Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Linear Encoders by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Linear Encoders Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Linear Encoders Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.1.2 Global Linear Encoders Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.6 Global Linear Encoders Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
12.7 Global Linear Encoders Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 Heidenhain
13.1.1 Heidenhain Company Information
13.1.2 Heidenhain Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 Heidenhain Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.1.4 Heidenhain Main Business Overview
13.1.5 Heidenhain Latest Developments
13.2 Sick AG
13.2.1 Sick AG Company Information
13.2.2 Sick AG Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 Sick AG Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.2.4 Sick AG Main Business Overview
13.2.5 Sick AG Latest Developments
13.3 Sensata Technologies
13.3.1 Sensata Technologies Company Information
13.3.2 Sensata Technologies Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 Sensata Technologies Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.3.4 Sensata Technologies Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Sensata Technologies Latest Developments
13.4 Renishaw
13.4.1 Renishaw Company Information
13.4.2 Renishaw Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Renishaw Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.4.4 Renishaw Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Renishaw Latest Developments
13.5 Pepperl+Fuchs
13.5.1 Pepperl+Fuchs Company Information
13.5.2 Pepperl+Fuchs Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 Pepperl+Fuchs Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.5.4 Pepperl+Fuchs Main Business Overview
13.5.5 Pepperl+Fuchs Latest Developments
13.6 Celera Motion (Novanta)
13.6.1 Celera Motion (Novanta) Company Information
13.6.2 Celera Motion (Novanta) Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 Celera Motion (Novanta) Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.6.4 Celera Motion (Novanta) Main Business Overview
13.6.5 Celera Motion (Novanta) Latest Developments
13.7 TR-Electronic
13.7.1 TR-Electronic Company Information
13.7.2 TR-Electronic Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 TR-Electronic Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.7.4 TR-Electronic Main Business Overview
13.7.5 TR-Electronic Latest Developments
13.8 Balluff
13.8.1 Balluff Company Information
13.8.2 Balluff Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 Balluff Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.8.4 Balluff Main Business Overview
13.8.5 Balluff Latest Developments
13.9 K眉bler Group
13.9.1 K眉bler Group Company Information
13.9.2 K眉bler Group Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 K眉bler Group Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.9.4 K眉bler Group Main Business Overview
13.9.5 K眉bler Group Latest Developments
13.10 RSF Elektronik
13.10.1 RSF Elektronik Company Information
13.10.2 RSF Elektronik Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.10.3 RSF Elektronik Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.10.4 RSF Elektronik Main Business Overview
13.10.5 RSF Elektronik Latest Developments
13.11 Fagor Automation
13.11.1 Fagor Automation Company Information
13.11.2 Fagor Automation Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.11.3 Fagor Automation Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.11.4 Fagor Automation Main Business Overview
13.11.5 Fagor Automation Latest Developments
13.12 Changchun Yuheng Optics
13.12.1 Changchun Yuheng Optics Company Information
13.12.2 Changchun Yuheng Optics Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.12.3 Changchun Yuheng Optics Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.12.4 Changchun Yuheng Optics Main Business Overview
13.12.5 Changchun Yuheng Optics Latest Developments
13.13 Baumer
13.13.1 Baumer Company Information
13.13.2 Baumer Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.13.3 Baumer Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.13.4 Baumer Main Business Overview
13.13.5 Baumer Latest Developments
13.14 TOFI Sensing Technology
13.14.1 TOFI Sensing Technology Company Information
13.14.2 TOFI Sensing Technology Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.14.3 TOFI Sensing Technology Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.14.4 TOFI Sensing Technology Main Business Overview
13.14.5 TOFI Sensing Technology Latest Developments
13.15 RLS d.o.o.
13.15.1 RLS d.o.o. Company Information
13.15.2 RLS d.o.o. Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.15.3 RLS d.o.o. Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.15.4 RLS d.o.o. Main Business Overview
13.15.5 RLS d.o.o. Latest Developments
13.16 SIKO
13.16.1 SIKO Company Information
13.16.2 SIKO Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.16.3 SIKO Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.16.4 SIKO Main Business Overview
13.16.5 SIKO Latest Developments
13.17 Resson
13.17.1 Resson Company Information
13.17.2 Resson Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.17.3 Resson Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.17.4 Resson Main Business Overview
13.17.5 Resson Latest Developments
13.18 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik
13.18.1 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik Company Information
13.18.2 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.18.3 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.18.4 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik Main Business Overview
13.18.5 Automation Sensorik Messtechnik Latest Developments
13.19 Changchun Rongde Optics
13.19.1 Changchun Rongde Optics Company Information
13.19.2 Changchun Rongde Optics Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.19.3 Changchun Rongde Optics Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.19.4 Changchun Rongde Optics Main Business Overview
13.19.5 Changchun Rongde Optics Latest Developments
13.20 Givi Misure
13.20.1 Givi Misure Company Information
13.20.2 Givi Misure Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.20.3 Givi Misure Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.20.4 Givi Misure Main Business Overview
13.20.5 Givi Misure Latest Developments
13.21 Lika Electronic
13.21.1 Lika Electronic Company Information
13.21.2 Lika Electronic Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.21.3 Lika Electronic Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.21.4 Lika Electronic Main Business Overview
13.21.5 Lika Electronic Latest Developments
13.22 Electronica Mechatronic Systems
13.22.1 Electronica Mechatronic Systems Company Information
13.22.2 Electronica Mechatronic Systems Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.22.3 Electronica Mechatronic Systems Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.22.4 Electronica Mechatronic Systems Main Business Overview
13.22.5 Electronica Mechatronic Systems Latest Developments
13.23 GURLEY Precision Instruments
13.23.1 GURLEY Precision Instruments Company Information
13.23.2 GURLEY Precision Instruments Linear Encoders Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.23.3 GURLEY Precision Instruments Linear Encoders Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.23.4 GURLEY Precision Instruments Main Business Overview
13.23.5 GURLEY Precision Instruments Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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