Bogen Electronic GmbH

What Bogen Electronic GmbH does

Bogen Electronic GmbH (operating as BOGEN Magnetics GmbH) is a Berlin-based, family-founded manufacturer of precision magnetic measurement solutions, established in 1951. The company designs and produces incremental and absolute magnetic sensing heads, linear and rotary magnetic scales, and digital magnetic read/write heads, all centered on proprietary PRC (Pseudo-Random Code) magnetic pattern technology and the Nonius method for absolute position encoding. Additional proprietary platforms include the Multi Adaptive Range Sensor (MARS), which enables measurement across virtually unlimited ring sizes and strip lengths, the AKS16-MT high-resolution absolute multi-turn sensor, and PCB-form-factor magnetic sensors for space-constrained motion applications. Legacy product lines include magnetic heads for tape recorders, parking tickets, credit cards, and banknote validation, reflecting the company's origins in magnetic data read/write technology.

The company's primary customers are industrial OEMs and system integrators in factory automation, industrial robotics (including collaborative robots and the emerging humanoid robotics segment), and precision machine tool manufacturing. Bogen operates a quote-based B2B hardware sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing, generating revenue through standardized catalog products as well as customized OEM solutions. Go-to-market is conducted through direct enterprise sales from its Berlin headquarters, wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in Columbus, Ohio (BOGEN Magnetics USA LLC) and Shenzhen, China (BOGEN Magnetics Trading CO., Ltd), a network of distributors covering approximately 35 countries, and a joint exhibition presence with core GTM partner Lika Electronic GmbH at major automation and robotics trade fairs including SPS, Automate, and the Robotics Summit and Expo. The company employs between 101 and 250 staff, remains privately held with no external institutional investment identified, and markets its offering explicitly as 'Made in Germany.'

Name

Bogen Electronic GmbH

Legal name

BOGEN Magnetics GmbH

Website

https://bogen-electronic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bogen Electronic GmbH (BOGEN Magnetics GmbH) is a Berlin-based, family-founded manufacturer of precision magnetic measurement solutions — including absolute and incremental sensing heads, linear/rotary magnetic scales, and OEM magnetic encoders — serving industrial automation, robotics, and machine tool OEMs worldwide through direct sales offices and a 35-country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Magnetic Sensors and Measurement Heads: Sale of incremental and absolute magnetic measuring heads with high accuracy for industrial applications
2. Linear and Rotary Magnetic Scales: Customized and standard magnetic scales for incremental and absolute measurements in industrial automation
3. OEM Products: Customized magnetic measurement solutions tailored to specific customer requirements in sensor and measurement technology
4. Starter Kit: Entry-level comprehensive solution for integrating state-of-the-art sensors into customer applications
5. Accessories: Aluminum carrier profiles and applicators for linear scales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bogen Electronic GmbH manufactures and sells incremental and absolute magnetic sensing heads, linear and rotary magnetic scales, and magnetic read/write heads for industrial position measurement and data applications. Its portfolio is built around proprietary PRC (Pseudo-Random Code) and Nonius absolute-encoding technologies, the MARS (Multi Adaptive Range Sensor) platform, and OEM-customized measurement solutions for industrial automation, robotics, and machine tool customers.

Product overview

Bogen Electronic GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of magnetic measurement solutions 'Made in Germany' centered around magnetic sensing technology. The core product line includes Magnetic Sensors (incremental and absolute measuring heads), Linear Magnetic Scales, Rotary Magnetic Scales, and Magnetic Heads for ticketing/banknote validation applications. Supporting products include the Multi Adaptive Range Sensor MARS for versatile measurement applications, a Starter Kit for evaluation and development, OEM customized solutions, and Accessories. The company was founded in 1951 and serves industrial automation, robotics, and precision manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnetic Sensors Incremental and absolute magnetic measuring heads with high accuracy, used for precise position sensing in industrial automation, robotics, and machine tool applications.
• Linear Magnetic Scales Customized and standard linear magnetic scales for incremental and absolute measurements, designed for linear position tracking in industrial measurement and automation systems.
• Rotary Magnetic Scales Rotative magnetic scales that enable precise angle measurements during rotations, supporting rotational position sensing in industrial applications.
• Magnetic Heads Digital magnetic heads for read/write applications used in ticketing, parking tickets, and banknote recognition/validation systems.
• Multi Adaptive Range Sensor (MARS) Advanced sensor technology that enables measurements for virtually unlimited ring sizes and strip lengths, providing a flexible measurement platform for diverse industrial applications.
• OEM Products Customized magnetic measurement solutions tailored to specific customer requirements in sensor and measurement technology for OEM integration.
• Starter Kit Comprehensive entry-level solution that enables customers to evaluate and integrate state-of-the-art Bogen sensors into their applications for quick development and qualification.
• Accessories Aluminum carrier profiles and applicators for linear scales that support the installation and integration of Bogen magnetic measurement systems.
• AKP18 Absolute Position Encoder Absolute position encoder based on Bogen's high-accuracy magnetic sensing technology, designed for industrial position measurement applications.
• AKS16-MT High-Resolution Absolute Multi-Turn Sensor High-performance absolute magnetic sensing head providing high-resolution absolute multi-turn position data in a compact form factor, designed for industrial applications requiring reliable absolute position sensing.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lika Electronic GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLika Electronic GmbH serves as a key go-to-market partner for Bogen Magnetics. The two companies co-exhibit at major trade shows including All About Automation events in Germany and the SPS smart production solutions exhibition in Nürnberg. Both companies appear to collaborate on marketing and exhibition presence, presenting together as exhibitors at automation industry events. Bogen Magnetics products are marketed through Lika Electronic's distribution network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renishaw: Global precision measurement and encoder company offering magnetic and optical encoders, position feedback, and machine-tool probing. Directly comparable to Bogen in absolute encoder technology and serves overlapping robotics, automation, and metrology customers.
• Heidenhain: German manufacturer of high-precision linear and angular encoders, including magnetic and optical scales, for machine tools, robotics, and automation. Direct head-to-head competitor to Bogen in absolute and incremental position measurement, with a comparable German-engineering positioning but substantially larger scale.
• Lika Electronic: Italian manufacturer of rotary and linear encoders, including magnetic encoders and position sensors, for industrial automation and robotics. Both a direct competitor and a GTM partner of Bogen via co-exhibition at trade shows; product portfolios overlap significantly.
• SICK AG: Major German manufacturer of industrial sensors including encoders, magnetic sensors, and position feedback devices for factory automation, robotics, and process industries. Direct overlap with Bogen in magnetic sensing technology and industrial customer base.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial sensor manufacturer with a broad portfolio including inductive, magnetic, and rotary encoders for factory automation and process industries. Comparable in magnetic sensing offering and target customer segments to Bogen.
• Balluff: German industrial sensor specialist offering a broad portfolio including position sensors, magnetic sensors, and encoders for factory automation. Comparable customer base in industrial automation and machine building; overlaps with Bogen in magnetic position feedback.
• IFM Electronic: German manufacturer of industrial sensors and connection technology including position sensors, magnetic sensors, and encoders for factory automation. Comparable customer base in industrial automation, robotics, and machine building.
• Baumer Group: Swiss-German sensor and encoder manufacturer with strong presence in industrial automation, including magnetic and optical encoders. Overlaps with Bogen in precision position measurement and shares similar end markets in factory automation and robotics.

Emerging players

• RLS (Renishaw Linear Encoders): Slovenian manufacturer of magnetic encoders and position sensors, now part of the Renishaw group, focused on compact and OEM-grade magnetic rotary and linear encoders. Highly comparable technology footprint to Bogen, with stronger backing and growing reach.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Sensing & Control: Large diversified industrial sensor and switch manufacturer including magnetic position sensors and encoders. Operates across many industries far broader than Bogen but overlaps in magnetic position sensing for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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