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Encoders turn mechanical motion into an electrical signal that is used by the control system to monitor specific parameters of the application and make adjustments if necessary to maintain the machine operating as desired.
If you Google encoder, you'll get a vast and confusing array of responses. For our purposes, encoders are used in machinery for motion feedback and motion control. Encoders are found in machinery in all industries. You'll find encoders used in cut-to-length applications, plotters, robotics, packaging, conveying, automation, sorting, filling, imaging, and many, many more.