What Fenac Mühendislik does

Fenac Mühendislik is a privately held Turkish industrial sensor manufacturer headquartered in the Ataşehir district of Istanbul. The company designs, produces, and sells a broad catalog of rotary encoders (incremental, absolute, programmable, heavy duty, motor feedback, IO-Link, inductive, thin/off-axis), draw-wire and magnetic linear encoders, wheel encoders, rotary potentiometers, and a complementary sensor family covering inclinometers, pressure sensors, speed sensors, LiDAR, ultrasonic, and door photocells, plus accessories such as couplings, M12/M16/M23 connectors, flanges, readers, and counters. Technical differentiation rests on optical, magnetic, and inductive sensing implementations across multiple industrial communication protocols (SSI/BiSS, CANopen, Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, parallel, analog) with IP67-rated models, up to 16-bit resolution, and draw-wire stroke lengths to 20,000 mm, all sold under the FNC product brand.

The business model is B2B direct sales to industrial OEMs, system integrators, and end-users in factory automation, servo motor feedback, elevator, textile, and door/gate applications. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all transactions are initiated through a website "Teklif Formu" (quote request), email, or WhatsApp. Marketing relies on a four-language website (Turkish, English, Spanish, Chinese), downloadable e-catalogs, and trade show presence including SPS 2025, indicating an export-oriented enterprise field sales motion rather than e-commerce. No public listing, external investors, subsidiaries, or channel partners are disclosed, and there is no evidence of acquired technology or inorganic expansion.

Revenue mechanics are entirely hardware sales of build-to-config encoders and accessories, with no recurring software, subscription, or service streams identified. The company was founded in or around 2019 based on website copyright data (conflicting with a 2005 firmographic entry; the more specific copyright-anchored date is used here), employs 51-100 people, and operates a single Istanbul facility as both manufacturing and R&D site. There is no publicly available financial information, no named customer logos, and no certifications or patents disclosed in the available material.

Name

Fenac Mühendislik

Legal name

Fenac Mühendislik

Website

https://fenac.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fenac Mühendislik is a privately held Istanbul-based manufacturer of industrial encoders (rotary, linear, draw-wire, IO-Link) and complementary sensors (inclinometers, LiDAR, pressure, ultrasonic) sold B2B to factory automation, servo motor, elevator, textile, and door system OEMs through direct quotation and trade show channels under the FNC brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Encoders and Sensors

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), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial encoders
• Rotary encoders
• Position sensors
• Motion control
• Industrial automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Encoder Sales: Sale of rotary encoders, linear encoders, and related measurement devices to industrial customers. One-time hardware product sales with various encoder types and configurations.
2. Sensor Product Sales: Sale of inclinometers, pressure sensors, speed sensors, LIDAR sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and door photocells for industrial applications.
3. Accessories and Components: Sale of accessories including flanges, springs, spring lever arms, mounting kits, magnets, and sensor connectors (M12, M16, M23).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fenac Mühendislik manufactures and sells industrial encoders, sensors, and accessories for factory automation, motion control, and machinery applications. The portfolio spans incremental and absolute rotary encoders, programmable encoders, heavy-duty encoders, motor feedback encoders, IO-Link encoders, magnetic linear encoders, wheel encoders, draw-wire encoders, off-axis bearingless thin encoders, and rotary potentiometers, complemented by inclinometers, pressure sensors, LiDAR sensors, speed sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and door photocells. All sales are B2B direct with quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Fenac Mühendislik is a Turkish manufacturer of industrial encoders and sensors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision measurement products. The core product lines include Incremental Rotary Encoders (available in shaft, hollow shaft, and tapered shaft variants), Absolute Rotary Encoders (with multiple industrial communication protocols including SSI/BiSS, CANopen, Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Parallel, and Analog outputs), Programmable Encoders, Heavy Duty Encoders, and Motor Feedback Encoders. Supporting the encoder portfolio are thin/slim design encoders, IO-Link encoders, magnetic linear encoders, wheel encoders, draw-wire mechanisms (iPLI-mekanizma), rotary potentiometers, inclinometers/tilt sensors, pressure sensors, LiDAR sensors, speed sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and door photoelectric sensors. The product ecosystem is complemented by accessories including flanges, couplings, mounting kits, sensor connectors, readers and counters. The various encoder series (such as FNC 30S, FNC 50HB, FNC W100, FNC TPD, FNC IO 58S) represent specific product families within these broader categories, distinguished by form factor, communication interface, and application-specific features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FNC: Product brand prefix for encoders and sensors (e.g., FNC 30S, FNC W100 series)

Products and services

• Incremental Rotary Encoders (Artımlı Rotary Enkoderler) Incremental rotary encoders that generate pulse signals proportional to shaft rotation for speed and position measurement in industrial applications. Available in shaft, half-hollow shaft, full-hollow shaft, and tapered shaft variants.
• Programmable Rotary Encoders (Programlanabilir Rotary Enkoderler) Encoders programmable via PC software or handheld programming devices, allowing users to configure resolution, output type, and other parameters after installation.
• Heavy Duty Rotary Encoders (Heavy Duty Rotary Enkoderler) Ruggedized incremental encoders (H75 series) designed for harsh industrial environments with high resistance to shock, vibration, and contaminants.
• Absolute Rotary Encoders (Mutlak Rotary Enkoderler) Absolute rotary encoders that provide unique position information for each shaft position, supporting SSI/BiSS, CANopen, Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Parallel, and SSI/BISS+SinCos protocols.
• Motor Feedback Rotary Encoders (Motor Feedback Rotary Enkoderler) Encoders designed for motor feedback applications, providing position and speed feedback for servo and brushless DC motors with SSI+BiSS support.
• Absolute Analog Rotary Encoders (Mutlak Analog Rotary Enkoderler) Absolute encoders with analog output signals (voltage, current) for position feedback, including MT Analog, ST Analog, Tako output, and magnetic analog variants.
• Thin Design Encoders (İnce Tasarım Enkoderler) and Inductive Encoders Compact and slim-profile encoders for space-constrained applications, available with incremental, SSI-BiSS, and inductive sensing technologies.
• IO-Link Encoders (IO-Link Enkoderler) Encoders with IO-Link communication interface (58B and 58S series) for integration with IO-Link master systems, with magnetic singleturn resolution up to 16-bit.
• Magnetic Linear Encoders (Manyetik Lineer Enkoderler) Linear position measurement systems using magnetic sensing technology, suitable for harsh environments where optical encoders may not perform well.
• Wheel Encoders (Tekerlekli Enkoderler) Encoders with integrated measuring wheels for linear length and speed measurement on moving surfaces, suitable for conveyor systems and material handling.
• Draw-wire Encoders (İpli Enkoderler) Wire-actuated linear measurement systems combining rotary encoders with draw-wire mechanisms, enabling measurement lengths up to 20,000 mm.
• Off-Axis Bearingless Thin Design Encoders Bearingless slim encoders with off-axis mounting configuration, including axial and radial variants for specialized mounting requirements.
• Rotary Potentiometers (Rotary Potansiyometre) Rotary potentiometers with hollow shaft design providing analog position feedback with resolutions better than 0.1 degrees and linearity up to ±0.25%.
• Inclinometers / Tilt Sensors (Eğim Sensörleri) Inclination sensors for measuring angular tilt, available in analog, CANopen, and programmable versions for industrial applications.
• Pressure Sensors (Basınç Sensörleri) Industrial pressure sensors for absolute and gauge pressure measurement in process control and hydraulic systems.
• LiDAR Sensors (Lidar Sensörler) LDR55-series distance and level measurement sensors using LiDAR technology for non-contact position sensing applications.
• Speed Sensors (Hız Sensörleri) Sensors designed for rotational speed and velocity measurement in industrial machinery and equipment.
• Door Photoelectric Sensors (Kapı Fotoselleri ve Sensörler) Photoelectric sensors for door automation applications including door sensors, diffuse sensors, and laser sensors.
• Ultrasonic Sensors (Ultrasonik Sensör) Non-contact distance measurement sensors using ultrasonic technology for level and presence detection.
• Textile Solutions (Tekstil Çözümleri) Specialized encoder and sensor solutions tailored for textile machinery applications including loom monitoring, yarn length measurement, and textile machinery position sensing.
• Handheld Encoders (El Tipi Enkoderler) Portable/manual rotary encoders for hand-held applications requiring pulse or position feedback.
• Couplings (Kaplinler) Flexible and spring couplings for connecting encoder shafts to motor or equipment shafts, compensating for misalignment.
• Readers and Counters (Okuyucular & Sayıcılar) Display units and counters that read encoder signals and provide numerical position or count readouts.
• Sensor Connectors (M12, M16, M23) Industrial sensor connectors in M12, M16, and M23 sizes, male and female configurations for encoder and sensor connections.
• Encoder Accessories (Flanges, Springs, Mounting Kits, Magnets) Supporting products including flanges, springs, spring-loaded lever arms, mounting kits, and magnets for encoder installation and mounting.
• FNC 30S Series Incremental Encoder 30mm body diameter incremental encoder with flange mount, high resolution up to 2500 pulses, IP67 protection (IP65 on shaft), 200 kHz operating frequency, push-pull output, and 2-year warranty.
• FNC 50 HB Series Incremental Encoder 50mm body diameter incremental encoder with hollow shaft design, resolutions from 1024 to 10000 pulses, voltage options of 5V or 10-30V, multiple connection types including M12 and M16 connectors.
• FNC IO 58S Series Multi-Turn IO-Link Encoder Multi-turn absolute encoder with IO-Link interface, magnetic singleturn resolution up to 16 bit, clamping or synchro flange, permanent code continuity check, extreme resistance to shock and vibration, programmable resolution.
• FNC IO 58S Series Single-Turn IO-Link Encoder Single-turn absolute encoder with IO-Link interface, magnetic sensing with singleturn resolution up to 16 bit, clamping or synchro flange, code continuity check, programmable resolution.
• FNC W100 Series Draw-wire Mechanism Wire-actuated linear measurement system with measurement length up to 10,000 mm, IP54 protection, robust aluminum housing, and stainless steel wire; compatible with 58mm servo flange encoders.
• FNC W120 Series Draw-wire Mechanism Wire-actuated linear measurement system with measurement length up to 20,000 mm, IP54 protection, drum circumference of 350 mm, and linearity of approximately ±0.35%.
• FNC TPD Wheel Encoder Wheel-type encoder for measuring length and speed of moving targets, with multiple wheel diameters and surface options, protection up to IP65 or IP54, and <300 kHz operating frequency.
• FNC CMS Measurement System Encoder Compact-small size wheel+spring arm+encoder linear measurement system with robust mechanical and electrical construction, protection up to IP67.

Quantifiable outcome

• Measurement lengths up to 20,000 mm for wire-actuated encoders
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Balluff: German industrial sensor and connectivity specialist offering rotary encoders, inclination sensors, and IO-Link devices. Comparable in IO-Link and inclination categories, but Balluff serves a much wider product portfolio.
• IFM Electronic: German industrial sensor manufacturer covering encoders, position sensors, pressure sensors, and IO-Link solutions. Overlaps Fenac's sensor and IO-Link encoder offerings as a broader incumbent in factory automation.
• Turck: German industrial automation supplier offering encoders, position sensors, and connectivity products including IO-Link. Comparable as a broad incumbent in factory automation sensing, with deeper connectivity and fieldbus integration.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Large German industrial sensor manufacturer with a broad portfolio including encoders, photoelectric, ultrasonic, and inclination sensors. Overlaps Fenac's encoder and sensor lines but operates at much broader scale.

Direct peers

• SICK AG: Global industrial sensor manufacturer offering rotary encoders, LiDAR, ultrasonic, and photoelectric sensors. Overlaps with Fenac's encoder portfolio and complementary sensor range (LiDAR, ultrasonic, door photocells).
• Hengstler: German encoder specialist offering incremental, absolute, and draw-wire encoders with SSI, Profinet, EtherCAT, and other protocols. Directly comparable to Fenac's encoder catalog and draw-wire (ipli mekanizma) products.
• Baumer Group: Swiss sensor and encoder manufacturer covering incremental/absolute rotary encoders, linear encoders, and inclination sensors across industrial protocols. Closely comparable product mix to Fenac, including heavy-duty variants.
• Heidenhain: German premium manufacturer of rotary and linear encoders, including absolute and incremental types with all major industrial protocols. Direct competitor to Fenac's core incremental, absolute, and motor feedback lines, with a much larger global footprint.
• Kuebler (AAG Stahl): German encoder and slip ring manufacturer with incremental, absolute, and draw-wire encoders across EtherCAT, Profinet, and other fieldbuses. Closely comparable to Fenac's encoder portfolio and accessories.
• TR Electronic: German manufacturer of rotary encoders, linear measurement systems, and draw-wire units. Direct competitor in industrial encoder and draw-wire categories, particularly motor feedback and heavy-duty segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fenacenkoder
• Facebookfacebook.com/fencoder

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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