SCANCON

What SCANCON does

SCANCON Encoders A/S is a Danish private manufacturer of incremental and absolute rotary encoders, founded circa 1970 and headquartered in Hillerød, Denmark. The company designs and builds encoders based on optical and magnetic sensing principles for position, speed, and motion feedback in industrial applications. Its product portfolio spans incremental encoders (quadrature A/B/Z pulse output), absolute encoders (single-turn and multi-turn with SSI, CANopen, Profibus, and PROFINET interfaces), ATEX/IECEx-certified ex-proof encoders for hazardous areas, stainless steel encoders for washdown environments, fiber optic encoders for electrically noisy installations such as wind turbine generators, and supporting accessories (eCode identification, Ex-Cable Glands, TSM mounting). Differentiated specialty SKUs include the SCH68SUB subsea encoder rated to -6000m without a pressurized container, the EXAG-A SIL2 functional safety encoder with Profisafe over PROFINET, and the SCA36-NA-SSI marketed as the world's smallest absolute multiturn SSI encoder at 36mm.

The company sells through a direct sales organization from its Danish headquarters, supported by a regional office in Shanghai and an international network of authorized representatives and distributors covering at least 25+ countries across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Production is customer-order-driven with full traceability from order through manufacturing, testing, and verification, and the company offers express manufacturing for urgent deliveries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with customized B2B sales into demanding industrial environments.

SCANCON serves seven primary verticals: industrial automation, wind power, oil & gas (ex-proof), subsea (ROVs and seafloor robotics), mining, food & beverage, steel mills, and paper mills. The firm is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, private equity sponsor, or institutional investor, and operates with approximately 35 skilled employees as of the latest available sources. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (re-certified May 20, 2020), ATEX, IECEx, SIL2 (IEC 61508), EN13849 Performance Level d, and a 2024 AAA Quality Management certificate, which collectively anchor the company's access to safety-critical and hazardous-area end markets.

Name

SCANCON

Legal name

SCANCON Encoders A/S

Website

https://scancon.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SCANCON Encoders A/S is a Danish private manufacturer of incremental and absolute rotary encoders using optical and magnetic sensing, serving industrial automation, wind power, oil & gas, subsea, mining, food & beverage, steel, and paper customers globally through direct sales and a 25+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rotary Encoders

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Industrial encoders
• Rotary encoders
• Absolute encoders
• Incremental encoders
• Explosion-proof encoders

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillerød

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Encoder Sales: SCANCON generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of incremental and absolute encoders for industrial applications. Production is customer-order-driven with traceability from order through manufacturing, tests and verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCANCON designs, manufactures, and sells incremental and absolute rotary encoders using optical and magnetic sensing technologies for industrial motion control and position feedback. Its portfolio includes specialized variants — Ex-Proof (ATEX/IECEx-certified), Stainless Steel (washdown/IP69K), Fiber Optic, and subsea-rated models — for demanding environments such as wind turbines, oil & gas, mining, food & beverage, steel and paper mills, and subsea robotics. Production is customer-order-driven with traceability from order through manufacturing, tests, and verification, including express manufacturing for urgent deliveries.

Product overview

SCANCON offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial rotary encoders consisting of two primary product lines: Incremental encoders providing real-time quadrature pulse signals (A/B/Z) for speed and relative position feedback, and Absolute encoders delivering deterministic position data via single-turn or multi-turn sensing with immediate availability after power cycling. The portfolio includes specialized variants such as Ex-Proof (ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous areas), Stainless Steel (for washdown and corrosive environments), and Fiber Optic (for electrically noisy environments). Key product families include the SCH68SUB subsea encoder rated for 6000m depth, the EXAG-A SIL2 functional safety encoder with Profisafe/PROFINET for safety-critical applications, the SCA36-NA-SSI as the world's smallest absolute multiturn encoder at 36mm, the 2RK-NA-SSI 58mm magnetic absolute encoder, and the 2REX-A-NA-SSI explosion-proof absolute encoder. Supporting products include eCode electronic identification, Ex-Cable Glands for hazardous area installations, and TSM mounting accessories. Interfaces supported include SSI, CANopen, Profibus, PROFINET, and Profisafe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Incremental Encoders Rotary encoders that generate quadrature pulse signals (A/B channels with optional index Z) for real-time speed, direction, and relative position feedback in industrial motion control and motor feedback applications. Sold to industrial OEMs and system integrators building automated machinery, robotics, and motor control systems.
• Absolute Encoders Encoders providing deterministic position data via single-turn or multi-turn sensing, with immediate position availability after power cycling. Support industrial interfaces including SSI, CANopen, Profibus, and PROFINET for industrial automation, motion control, and motor feedback applications.
• Ex-Proof Encoders Explosion-protected rotary encoders certified for hazardous areas, compliant with ATEX Zone 1/2 and Zone 22 requirements. Feature explosion-protected housings and controlled surface temperatures for oil & gas, chemical, and other explosive-atmosphere applications.
• Stainless Steel Encoders Encoders designed for harsh environments requiring corrosion resistance and washdown capability, suitable for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Built with stainless steel housings and IP69K sealing for high-pressure washdown.
• Fiber Optic Encoders Non-contact encoders using fiber optic technology for electrically noisy environments and applications requiring galvanic isolation, particularly deployed in wind turbine generator applications where electromagnetic interference would disrupt conventional encoders.
• eCode Electronic identification system for encoder configuration and traceability, sold alongside SCANCON encoders to support lifecycle identification and configuration management.
• Ex-Cable Gland Explosion-proof cable glands for safe electrical connections in hazardous areas, sold as accessories for SCANCON Ex-Proof encoder installations.
• TSM Mounting Accessories Accessory product line for encoder mounting and integration, sold alongside SCANCON encoder products to support mechanical installation.
• SCH68SUB Subsea Encoder Magnetic incremental encoder designed for offshore subsea applications, operating at water depths up to 6000 meters without requiring a pressurized container. Features 20 mm or 1 inch hollow bore, 2048 ppr resolution, and IP68 rating. Ideal for subsea robotics, ROVs, and seafloor applications.
• EXAG-A SIL2 Functional Safety Encoder Absolute ex-proof encoder meeting SIL2 safety requirements per IEC 61508 and Performance Level d per EN13849. Features Profisafe over PROFINET interface, 78 mm diameter, 10 mm shaft, operating temperature -40°C to 70°C. Certified ATEX, IECEx, EAC, and North American Class I, Div.2. Resolution up to 13 bits singleturn and 25 bits multiturn.
• SCA36-NA-SSI Mini Absolute Multiturn SSI Encoder World's smallest absolute multiturn SSI encoder at 36 mm diameter. Designed for motion control, limit switches, automatic doors, small AC motor feedback, and robotic/automation applications.
• 2RK-NA-SSI Absolute Magnetic Encoder 58mm Industrial magnetic absolute shaft encoder with 58 mm footprint and SSI interface for high-performance position feedback in industrial areas.
• 2REX-A-NA-SSI Absolute ATEX Encoder 68 mm diameter compact absolute multiturn explosion-proof encoder with SSI interface, certified for both ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 hazardous area applications.
• Power-to-X Ex-Encoders Explosion-protected Power-to-X (PtX) Ex-Encoders for hydrogen and renewable energy applications, providing ex-proof position feedback for PtX process equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production is customer-order-driven with complete traceability from order through manufacturing, tests and verification, resulting in extremely good accuracy and delivery performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• X Tronics, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorX Tronics serves as a distributor for SCANCON in Canada with locations in Calgary and Concord, handling sales, technical support and service for encoders across Canada.
• Mahx F. Linster, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMFL (Mahx F. Linster, Inc.) represents SCANCON across multiple US states including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
• Smith Power SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmith Power Systems serves SCANCON in Northern and Southern Texas regions of the US.
• nTEKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributornTEK represents SCANCON in Oregon, USA, providing sales and technical support.
• Sensorsystem, S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSensorsystem is SCANCON's partner in Italy, exhibiting together at SPS Drives Italy trade shows.
• fortop automation & energy controlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorfortop serves as distributor for SCANCON in Belgium, Netherlands, and UK markets with multiple office locations.
• Enco Nordic AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnco Nordic represents SCANCON in Norway.
• Altrup Ingenieria SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAltrup Ingenieria serves as SCANCON's representative in Argentina.
• JAV Automativo Industrial LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJAV Automacao Industrial represents SCANCON in Brazil with offices in Joinville and Belém.
• FASTECH SOLUCIONES TECNOLOGICAS LTDA.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFASTECH represents SCANCON in Chile.
• REINED, S.A. de C.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREINED serves SCANCON in Mexico City, Mexico market.
• Wind DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCANCON is a member of Wind Denmark, which represents wind proponents, wind turbine owners and companies in Denmark and beyond with an interest in wind energy. Works to promote wind energy installation and use across the energy sector.
• fortop automation & energy control bvbacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Belgium market.
• SemiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Bulgaria.
• OEM Automatic, spol. s r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Czech Republic.
• DJS Automation OYcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Finland.
• Willtec Messtechnik eKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Germany.
• DacpolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Poland.
• Enco SolutioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Spain and Portugal.
• DJ Stork Drives ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Sweden.
• Satomec AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Switzerland.
• Mühendisler Elektrik San. Tic. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Turkey.
• Mchrysalis TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in India with offices in Bangalore and New Delhi.
• InstrotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in South Africa.
• Lewenstein Technologies LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Israel.
• VicatroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in France.
• PakmarkascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents SCANCON in Lithuania and Latvia.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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