Founded by Ted T. Lin in 1987, Lin Engineering began as a consulting company specializing in step motor applications. Throughout its history, Lin Engineering has continued to develop its capabilities in the areas of design engineering, manufacturing, and customer service. In 1991, Lin Engineering expanded its operatings to include the manufacturing of its own hybrid step motors. Since then, the company has developed its product line to include drivers, optical encoders, spur and planetary gearboxes, and step motor drives.