Bogen Electronic

What Bogen Electronic does

Bogen Electronic (legally BOGEN Magnetics GmbH) is a Berlin-headquartered German manufacturer of magnetic sensors and measurement systems for industrial position, speed, and motion applications. Founded in 1951 as a family business, the company sells incremental and absolute magnetic sensing heads, linear and rotary magnetic scales, and customized OEM solutions to robotics manufacturers, industrial automation OEMs, semiconductor and medical equipment makers, and precision engineering customers across EMEA, North America, and Asia-Pacific. It is privately held under Managing Director Marco Calabrese, with no disclosed funding, M&A, or institutional ownership in the source material.

The technical foundation rests on three proprietary methods: PRC (Pseudo-Random Code) magnetic patterns that encode absolute position directly into the scale for true absolute positioning at power-on, the Nonius multi-track phase-difference method enabling sub-micron resolution without enlarging physical scale length, and the Multi Adaptive Range Sensor (MARS) architecture supporting virtually unlimited ring sizes and strip lengths. The active portfolio spans compact absolute sensors (AKS16 at 18-20 bit and AKS17 at 21-24 bit, both IP67-rated), long-range linear encoders (ALS21 up to 8.1 m, ALS26 up to 32.7 m), the miniaturized incremental IKS family (IKS9 through IKS23 with resolutions to 0.25 micrometer and bandwidths to 1 MHz), the AKP18 PCB-based platform, rotary scales, and MARS. An engineer-to-engineer (E2E) program supports custom-form-factor development down to single-piece samples, including a double-ring measurement solution for robotic joints.

Bogen generates revenue through quote-based hardware sales via direct sales offices in Berlin (headquarters and production), Columbus, Ohio, and Shenzhen, complemented by a worldwide distributor network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a bespoke, engineering-led B2B motion targeting OEM design-wins. The company maintains close co-marketing ties with Lika Electronic GmbH, exhibiting jointly at All About Automation, SPS Nuremberg, Robotics Summit, and Automate. Three legal entities operate: BOGEN Magnetics GmbH (Berlin), BOGEN Magnetics USA LLC (Ohio), and BOGEN Magnetics Trading Co., Ltd (Shenzhen), each wholly owned.

Name

Bogen Electronic

Legal name

BOGEN Magnetics GmbH

Website

https://bogen-magnetics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bogen Electronic (BOGEN Magnetics GmbH) is a Berlin-based, family-owned manufacturer of magnetic sensors and measurement systems serving robotics, industrial automation, semiconductor, and medical OEMs across EMEA, North America, and Asia-Pacific since 1951.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Position Sensors

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Magnetic Sensors (Hall/Magnetoresistive/Compass) (HDAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Magnetic position sensors
• Linear magnetic encoders
• Rotary magnetic encoders
• Magnetic measurement systems
• Industrial motion control

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, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Magnetic Sensors and Measurement Systems: BOGEN generates revenue primarily through the sale of magnetic sensors, magnetic scales (linear and rotary), magnetic heads, and measurement systems. Products range from standard catalog sensors to fully customized OEM solutions. Revenue is derived from product sales with both one-time hardware purchases and repeat orders from industrial customers.
2. Custom/OEM Magnetic Solutions: Custom magnetic measurement solutions developed through collaborative E2E (engineer-to-engineer) program. Customers provide specific requirements and BOGEN engineers develop tailored sensors and rings. Custom solutions represent a significant portion of revenue from robotics, precision engineering, and automation customers requiring unique form factors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BOGEN Magnetics designs, manufactures, and sells precision magnetic measurement solutions including magnetic sensing heads (incremental and absolute), linear and rotary magnetic scales, digital magnetic heads, and customized OEM measurement systems. The company focuses on non-contact magnetic position, speed, and motion sensing for industrial automation, robotics, and motion-control applications. It also offers custom-engineered solutions through an Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) collaborative program tailored to unique space, accuracy, or environmental requirements.

Product overview

Bogen Electronic (BOGEN Magnetics) offers a comprehensive portfolio of magnetic measurement solutions centered around magnetic sensors, scales, and heads. The core product line includes Magnetic Sensors (incremental and absolute variants like AKS16, AKS17, ALS21, ALS26, IKS9, IKS11, IKS15, IKS23), Linear Magnetic Scales, and Rotary Magnetic Scales, all designed for industrial precision measurement applications. Supporting products include the Multi Adaptive Range Sensor MARS for flexible measurement ranges, the Starter Kit for evaluation purposes, and OEM custom products for application-specific requirements. Accessories like aluminum carrier profiles complete the ecosystem. The company specializes in PRC (Pseudo-Random Code) and Nonius measurement technologies for absolute positioning systems. Founded in 1951, the German company provides products primarily for robotics, automation, industrial machinery, and medical device applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnetic Sensors Incremental and absolute magnetic measuring heads providing high-accuracy position and motion detection for industrial applications. Used by OEMs and integrators in automation, robotics, and motion-control systems.
• Linear Magnetic Scales Customized linear magnetic scales for incremental and absolute measurements, available in various lengths and configurations for linear motion applications in industrial machinery.
• Rotary Magnetic Scales Rotative magnetic scales for precise angle measurements during rotations, used in rotary encoder applications across robotics and automation.
• Magnetic Heads Digital magnetic read/write heads for tickets, parking tickets, banknote recognition, and other data-recording applications.
• Multi Adaptive Range Sensor MARS Advanced sensor technology enabling measurements for virtually unlimited ring sizes and strip lengths, providing flexibility for diverse industrial and robotics applications.
• OEM Custom Magnetic Measurement Solutions Customized magnetic measurement solutions developed through the E2E program to meet specific customer requirements for unique space constraints, extreme environments, or special motion applications.
• Starter Kit Comprehensive entry-level solution enabling quick evaluation and prototyping of BOGEN's magnetic sensors for integration into industrial applications.
• ALS21 Absolute Magnetic Sensing Head Long-range linear absolute magnetic sensing head for industrial motion-control applications requiring up to 1 micrometer resolution and 8.1-meter measuring length.
• ALS26 Absolute Magnetic Sensing Head Long-range linear absolute magnetic sensing head for industrial motion-control applications requiring up to 1 micrometer resolution and measuring lengths up to 32.7 meters.
• AKS16 Compact Absolute Magnetic Sensor Compact absolute magnetic sensor with overmolded housing for electric motors, medical devices, robotics, and humanoid applications.
• AKS17 Compact Absolute Magnetic Sensor Compact IP67-rated absolute magnetic sensor for harsh-environment linear measurements up to 3100 mm and ring diameters up to 400 mm with 21-24 bit resolution.
• IKS9 Incremental Magnetic Sensor High-speed incremental magnetic sensor for harsh industrial environments with resolution up to 0.25 micrometers and 2 mm gap tolerance.
• IKS11 Miniature Incremental Magnetic Sensor Miniaturized incremental magnetic sensor for linear and rotary sensing with robust compact housing designed for space-constrained applications.
• IKS15 Incremental Magnetic Sensor High-speed incremental magnetic sensor with 1Vpp or 2Vpp sine/cosine output and bandwidth up to 1 MHz for industrial applications.
• IKS23 Incremental Magnetic Sensor Robust incremental magnetic sensor for linear speed and position measurements with resolution up to 0.5 micrometers and optional rubber wipers for harsh environments.
• Accessories Aluminum carrier profiles and applicators for linear scales that support installation and integration of BOGEN magnetic measurement systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOGEN incremental sensors support resolutions down to 0.25 micrometers with speeds exceeding 100 m/s
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lika Electronic GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOGEN Magnetics and Lika Electronic GmbH maintain a close collaborative relationship, evidenced by joint exhibition presence at trade shows (e.g., All About Automation Berlin, All About Automation Friedrichshafen, SPS). BOGEN appears alongside Lika Electronic on product and company information materials. The partnership involves shared marketing and exhibition presence, potentially with complementary product offerings in the industrial automation measurement space.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novotechnik: German manufacturer of precision position sensors including non-contact magnetic angle and linear sensors for industrial automation, robotics, and medical applications. Directly comparable to BOGEN in product category and German-engineered positioning sensor heritage.
• Renishaw: UK-based global leader in precision measurement and encoder technology, including magnetic and optical encoders for industrial automation and robotics. Directly comparable to BOGEN across incremental/absolute encoders, linear/rotary scales, and OEM motion control customers.
• Heidenhain: German manufacturer of high-precision linear and angle encoders, including magnetic encoders, primarily for machine tools, semiconductor, and automation markets. Directly comparable to BOGEN in absolute/incremental encoder technology and target customers in precision manufacturing.
• Lika Electronic: Italian manufacturer of rotary and linear encoders, magnetic sensors, and position measurement solutions for industrial automation. Direct peer and co-marketing partner of BOGEN, with overlapping technology and customer base in encoders and motion control.
• Hengstler: German encoder and counter manufacturer offering incremental and absolute rotary encoders, linear encoders, and magnetic sensors for industrial automation. Comparable to BOGEN in encoder technology, German engineering heritage, and B2B industrial customer base.
• Kübler Group: German specialist in encoders, slip rings, and counter technology for industrial automation, drive technology, and heavy-duty applications. Comparable to BOGEN in encoder product category, German mid-market scale, and industrial automation customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• SICK AG: German sensor and automation specialist offering a broad portfolio including encoders, position sensors, and safety systems for factory and process automation. Comparable to BOGEN in magnetic position sensing but operates at much broader portfolio scale across many sensor categories.
• Balluff: German sensor and connectivity specialist offering magnetic position sensors, encoders, and industrial automation components. Comparable to BOGEN in magnetic position sensing solutions for industrial automation and robotics OEMs.
• ifm electronic: German sensor manufacturer offering a broad portfolio including position sensors, encoders, and process sensors for industrial automation. Comparable to BOGEN in industrial magnetic position sensing but with a significantly broader sensor product portfolio and global scale.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German sensor and explosion protection specialist with a portfolio including position sensors, encoders, and industrial automation solutions. Comparable to BOGEN in industrial position sensing products and global B2B automation customer reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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