Global Machine Tool Grating Rulers Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market size was valued at US$ 396 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 561 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.2% during review period.

This report studies the grating rulers for machine tools. Grating rulers, also called optical linear scales, or linear encoders. Linear encoders measure the position of linear axes without intervening mechanical elements. This eliminates a series of potential error sources such as backlash, pitch error, or heating of the recirculating ball screw. Wherever rigorous position accuracy and high machining speeds are needed, linear encoders are essential.

Types of Linear Encoders include:

Sealed Linear Encoders: Sealed linear encoders feature optimal protection from dust, chips, and splash water. They are especially ideal for use in manually operated machine tools and also in numerically controlled machine tools.

Exposed Linear Encoders: Exposed linear encoders have zero mechanical contact between the scanning head and the scale or scale tape. Applications include production and measuring equipment in the semiconductor industry, as well as pick-and-place machines and direct drive systems.

Absolute linear encoders

Incremental linear encoders

Currently the key manufacturers of linear encoders include HEIDENHAIN, Fagor Automation, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, TR-Electronic GmbH, TR-Electronic GmbH, and Givi Misure. Among them, HEIDENHAIN is the world's largest linear encoders manufacturer, accounting for more than 50% of the global market share.

CNC machine tools are the largest application market for linear encoders. According to our research, the global CNC machine tool market size was US$ 60 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$90 billion in 2030. The global key manufacturers of CNC machine tools include Yamazaki Mazak, Trumpf, Okuma Corporation, Makino, JTEKT Corporation, DMG Mori Seiki, DN Solutions, Grob-Werke, Haas Automation, Hermle, etc. In 2023, the global top five players had a share approximately 20 % in terms of revenue.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031

Global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Machine Tool Grating Rulers

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Machine Tool Grating Rulers market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include HEIDENHAIN, Fagor Automation, Renishaw, Mitutoyo, TR-Electronic GmbH, Precizika Metrology, Givi Misure, Elbo Controlli Srl, Celera Motion (MICROE), Atek Electronic Sensor Technologies, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Machine Tool Grating Rulers market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Absolute Grating Rulers
Incremental Grating Rulers

Market segment by Application
Machining Centres
Lathes
Other

Major players covered
HEIDENHAIN
Fagor Automation
Renishaw
Mitutoyo
TR-Electronic GmbH
Precizika Metrology
Givi Misure
Elbo Controlli Srl
Celera Motion (MICROE)
Atek Electronic Sensor Technologies
SINO/Guangzhou Lokshun CNC Equipment
SOXIN
Changchun Yuheng Optics
Dongguan Ouxin Precision Instrument

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Machine Tool Grating Rulers product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Machine Tool Grating Rulers, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Machine Tool Grating Rulers from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Machine Tool Grating Rulers competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Machine Tool Grating Rulers breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Machine Tool Grating Rulers market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Machine Tool Grating Rulers.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Machine Tool Grating Rulers sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.