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