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title = "Encoders"
author = ["Dehaeze Thomas"]
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.


## Linear Encoders {#linear-encoders}


### Manufacturers {#manufacturers}

| Manufacturers                                                                   | Country |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| [Heidenhain](https://www.heidenhain.com/en_US/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     |

<https://www.posic.com/EN/>
<https://www.rls.si/eng/products/rotary-magnetic-encoders>


## Angular Encoders {#angular-encoders}

<https://www.maxongroup.com/maxon/view/category/sensor>


## Bibliography {#bibliography}

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