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Encoder Products Company Celebrates 50 Years

Encoder Products Company produces an array of motion feedback solutions, with more new motion feedback solutions in development.

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This year is Encoder Product Company’s 50th anniversary. What began in one engineer’s garage in 1969, with the world’s first cube encoder, is now a world-wide enterprise. Encoder Products Company has locations in the UK, China and India, with their main location in Sagle, Idaho where a 100,000 sq.-ft. facility houses the corporate headquarters and main factory.

 

Encoder Products Company (EPC) produces an array of motion feedback solutions, with more new motion feedback solutions in development. EPC’s line of encoders includes:

• The innovative line of Tru-Trac™ linear measurement solutions, all-in-one solutions with encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm

• Thru-bore motor-mount incremental encoders

• Heavy-duty shaft encoders

• Magnetic encoder modules

• Programmable encoders

• Absolute encoders with SSI, CANopen, and EtherCAT® communications

 

“At Encoder Products we have always focused on being responsive to our customers’ needs,” says John Meschko, EPC’s CEO and chief engineer. “We focus on priorities that are important to our customers to provide innovative products and excellent service that gives them the best overall value for their money. We work hard to meet or exceed their expectations. Looking forward, we are excited to continue the company’s traditions with new products and innovations in the world of motion feedback devices.”  

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