FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sagle, Idaho – September 2025 – Encoder Products Company (EPC), a leading designer and manufacturer of motion feedback devices, has announced the release of a new line of IO-Link enabled encoders. Built to deliver seamless integration with modern automation systems, EPC’s IO-Link encoders provide users with fast, flexible, and data-rich communication in a compact, rugged design.
IO-Link, the first standardized IO technology worldwide (IEC 61131-9), is rapidly becoming the backbone of smart factory automation. By incorporating IO-Link communication into its encoder portfolio, EPC enables customers to achieve greater transparency, reduced downtime, and simplified installation—all while maintaining the high performance and reliability expected from the brand.
Key Benefits of EPC IO-Link Encoders:
• Plug-and-Play Simplicity – Standardized connection and configuration for easy integration with PLCs and controllers.
• Enhanced Data Access – Real-time diagnostics, monitoring, and parameterization for improved process visibility.
• Flexible Configuration – Field-programmable settings allow quick adaptation to changing application requirements.
• Rugged & Reliable – Engineered and manufactured in EPC’s vertically integrated U.S. facility, ensuring precision, durability, and fast lead times.
“Adding IO-Link to our encoder offering is part of EPC’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with innovative feedback solutions that meet the evolving needs of Industry 4.0,” said Bob White, CEO of Encoder Products Company. “With IO-Link, we’re giving engineers and integrators the ability to capture more data, simplify system design, and ultimately improve efficiency in their automation processes.”
EPC’s IO-Link encoders are ideal for packaging, material handling, robotics, and other industrial automation applications where real-time data and reliable motion control are critical.
About Encoder Products Company
Encoder Products Company (EPC) is a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices based in Sagle, Idaho. Since 1969, EPC has specialized in producing high-performance rotary encoders for industrial automation, robotics, motion control, and a wide range of feedback applications. EPC’s vertically integrated facility enables fast customization, responsive, US-based support, and innovative encoder solutions for industries worldwide.
For more information about EPC’s IO-Link encoders, visit www.encoder.com/IO-Link or contact:
Tim Kelley, Director of Marketing
Phone: 800-366-5412
Email: tim.kelley@encoder.com
