Contelec – pioneering sensor technology
Center of excellence for angle and linear position measurement
Based in Biel (Switzerland), Contelec AG, part of the German Siedle Group, has made its name on the world market with high-quality and innovative solutions for angle and linear position measurement.
The company’s portfolio extends from economically priced standard components to individual custom solutions, available even in small batches.
Founded in the 1960s, Contelec has decades of experience at its disposal and, with its team of around 100 employees, has become an internationally recognized center of excellence for angle and linear position measurement.
Quality management is a top priority: Contelec acquired ISO 9001 certification in 1995 and ISO 14001 certification in 2015.
Contelec continues to set new benchmarks with its pioneering technologies. Significant investment has been made in research and development to ensure that Contelec maintains its high innovation rate going forward.
From development and production to the complete module manufacturing and logistics services – Contelec is a partner you can rely on.
Milestones
1960 Founded in Geneva
1961 Manufacture of trimming potentiometers
1966 Relocation to Biel
1971 Start of potentiometer production
1986 Siedle Group becomes majority shareholder
1995 ISO 9001 certification
1997 3D CAD system
1998 Cleanroom class 1000
2000 Vert-X® contactless rotary sensors
2004 Vert-X® contactless heavy-duty rotary sensors
2006 Vert-X® E non-contacting rotary sensors
2010 Programmable Vert-X products
2011 Vert-X® incremental technology
2013 CANopen products
2014 Founding of Contelec China (WFOE)
2015 ISO 14001 certification
2016 Vert-X® multiturn technology
2016 AEO certification
2016 Expansion of product and project development
2016 Implementation of 3D printing
2018 Non-contacting, linear measuring technology
2018 Vert-X® with IO-Link interface
2019 Buildup a 3D printing farm
2019 Inductive measurement technology
2020 Foundation of the innovation center
2020 Vert-X® sensors with functional safety (FuSi)
2020 Vert-X® sensors with high accuracy