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MicroE Systems was founded in 1994 to advance encoder technology. 

Seizing the trend toward smaller motion systems, our patented optical designs

have led to over 30 different encoder models today. These innovations make 

encoders that achieve higher accuracy and speed while also being smaller, 

easier to install, and use less power. That’s why so many OEMs are putting our

encoders in their designs. Due to robust sales growth, we have made extensive

investments in our manufacturing operations: a new, larger facility in 2008; use 

of lean manufacturing and six-sigma principles to achieve rapid response to 

customer orders while achieving superior quality; tight controls on cleanliness

and ESD on the shop floor; and the training and quality systems to be 

ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified.

MicroE Systems builds encoders and servotrack writing subsystems 

for one of the world’s most leading-edge industries: data storage. 

In fact, most hard-disk drives manufactured throughout the world 

today are made using MicroE Systems’ technology. Plus, we build 

the most widely used encoders for sub-micron compact motion 

systems—Mercury™ encoders. Add to that our growing range of 

Mercury II™ encoders and tape scale solutions. These successes 

stem from our ongoing R&D commitment to create more accurate, 

faster, smaller encoders. 

MicroE Systems’ encoders are renowned for their small size, ease of

setup and features. But more customers are also discovering their world

class performance—lower cyclical error for better velocity control, 

accuracy to ±1µm, and resolution that’s stable up to 1.2nm. All of this

performance comes from a 20µm-pitch encoder system that’s a fraction

of the cost of 4µm and 2µm pitch encoders—now that’s value.

Customization and Technical Support At MicroE Systems, we recognize

the importance of customization. Many applications require a specific cable

length, connector, or pinout. Our manufacturing processes make your 

“customized” part just like a standard assembly. You get encoders that 

exactly match your application, with the reliability, quality, and responsive

lead times you would expect with standard products.

Motion system customers require fast, effective support and that’s where

our Odyssey™ program comes in. Engineered to support customers during

each of four critical product development phases, we support you from 

over 30 direct sales and sales partner locations.

Flexible Delivery Modern OEM customers must have their orders filled in 1–2 weeks with little forecast visibility. MicroE 

Systems has professional supply chain management, world-class quality systems, and a linear manufacturing process 

specifically designed to fill new OEM orders rapidly. Product designs that are modular and configurable complete the story,

making MicroE Systems one of the most responsive suppliers you can specify.

Quality and Reliability Engineered in from the Start Encoder applications require the highest levels of reliability. That’s why 

we perform so many tests during product development—design validation testing, environmental robustness, EMI immunity,

mechanical shock, and a host of further tests. We manufacture in the USA to the highest quality standards in compliance with

ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003, and our encoders are CE and RoHS compliant.