Global Optical Scales Market Growth 2025-2031

Global Optical Scales Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Optical Scales market size is predicted to grow from US$ 463 million in 2025 to US$ 633 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031.

This report studies the optical scales, also called 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.

Currently the key manufacturers of optical scales 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 optical scales. 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.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Optical Scales Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Optical Scales sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Optical Scales sales for 2025 through 2031. With Optical Scales sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Optical Scales industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Optical Scales landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Optical Scales portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Optical Scales market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Optical Scales and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Optical Scales.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Optical Scales market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Incremental Optical Scales
Absolute Optical Scales

Segmentation by Application:
CNC Machine Tools
Measuring Equipment

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
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

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Optical Scales market?

What factors are driving Optical Scales market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Optical Scales market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Optical Scales break out by Type, by Application?

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