POSITAL in video
A pioneer in absolute rotary encoders since 1973, Posital has developed a comprehensive understanding of the challenges of position and motion measurement on machines. This expertise allows it to deliver value at every stage, thanks to a product range covering incremental and absolute rotary encoders, inclinometers, linear position sensors, Wiegand sensors, and more than twenty communication interfaces.
POSITAL in figures
1918
origin of the Fraba group
Founded in Cologne by Franz Baumgartner, initially a manufacturer of mechanical relays
1973
first absolute encoder
Posital designed one of the very first absolute rotary encoders on the market
250+
distributors
A global network supporting commercial presence across five continents
22 mm
smallest multi-turn absolute encoder
Miniature encoder of the world in this category, for integrated motor control
Theidentity of POSITAL
Mass customization
The company combines the advantages of made-to-order products with the prices of mass production, to offer choice and flexibility without extra cost.
Pioneer of Industry 4.0
Posital is at the forefront of innovation in product design and manufacturing processes, with a claimed pioneering role in Industry 4.0 and the IIoT.
Technology Leadership
Absolute encoder since 1973, smallest multi-turn encoder in the world, battery-free encoders: the company maintains a continuous technological lead in its market.
Competitive quality and price
The Fraba group puts advanced technologies at the service of a triple advantage for the customer: technological leadership, product quality and competitive prices.
