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title = "Encoders"
author = ["Thomas Dehaeze"]
draft = false
category = "equipment"
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Tags
: [Position Sensors]({{<relref "position_sensors.md#" >}})

There are two main types of encoders: optical encoders, and magnetic encoders.


## Manufacturers {#manufacturers}

| Manufacturers                                                                   | Country |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| [Heidenhain](https://www.heidenhain.com/en%5FUS/products/linear-encoders/)      | Germany |
| [MicroE Systems](https://www.celeramotion.com/microe/products/linear-encoders/) | USA     |
| [Renishaw](https://www.renishaw.com/en/browse-encoder-range--6440)              | UK      |
| [Celera Motion](https://www.celeramotion.com/microe/)                           | USA     |