+++ title = "Encoders" author = ["Dehaeze Thomas"] draft = false category = "equipment" +++ 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_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 | ## Bibliography {#bibliography}