OPTICAL ENCODER MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In June 2023, Bourns, Inc., a prominent manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for power, protection, and sensing solutions, announced the release of the PEC11J series encoder as a drop-in replacement for the discontinued ALPS Model EC11J Series. This modified configuration of the Bourns PEC11S series allows customers to continue supporting existing applications without altering their mechanical or electrical layouts.
• In March 2023, POSITAL, manufactures industrial rotary encoders, incremental encoders, absolute encoders, inclinometers and linear sensors with integrated interfaces introduced a significant upgrade to its IXARC line of incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature advanced magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. Despite maintaining mechanical and electrical compatibility with previous models, the upgraded IXARC encoders will provide customers with reduced power consumption and an important consideration for complex applications involving multiple interconnected devices.
• In January 2021, Renishaw plc, a British engineering company introduced its innovative FORTiS series of enclosed linear absolute encoders, specifically designed for use in harsh environments like machine tools. This cutting-edge technology offers exceptional resistance to the ingress of solid debris and liquids, ensuring reliable performance in demanding applications.
• In December 2021, C&K, manufacturers of high-quality electromechanical switches introduced a new optical rotary encoder, the ENC Series 24-Position Optical Encoder, which features an integrated pushbutton. This new ENC Series encoder was developed as an enhancement to C&K's highly successful 16-position optical encoder model.