TR-Electronic: Encoders for measurement and control technology - since 1983

We design and manufacture measurement and control systems for automation technology

When industrial processes run smoothly and reliably, chances are it's partly down to TR-Electronic's measurement and control solutions. For example, when a theater curtain rises, TR systems monitor complex stage technology. People and machines work together safely, and viewers enjoy the perfect production. Wind power plants generate energy with maximum efficiency thanks to optimally positioned rotor blades - controlled by TR solutions. In press lines for the automotive industry, TR sensors guarantee safe forming of car body parts. In logistics, TR measuring systems enable smooth transport of goods, e.g. in transport systems and high racks. TR control and measurement modules control and monitor drinking water supply pumps,

For all these and other applications, TR-Electronic supplies the right rotary encoders, linear encoders and drives – as high-quality standard products or as customized solutions.

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TR-Electronic develops, manufactures and sells sensors and actuators for industrial applications in automation technology. To better integrate individual competencies and make them more transparent for our clients, we have divided the company into business units:

Products in the optical or magnetic scanning rotary encoders business unit are required to sense the angular motion of a rotating shaft. Magnetostrictive linear encoders measure the position of a linear movement, for example in a hydraulic cylinder, without contact. Intelligent compact drives from Motion Business Unit are used as actuators or in the high-end version as process drives. Individual testing and measuring modules combined with special know-how in stamping and punching processes complete the extensive product portfolio. The product range is completed by automation components from the Components business unit. Development services provided by the Automation Business Unit bring press lines to a new level of efficiency, provide smart metering solutions for efficient energy use and fair billing,

Based in Trossingen, present worldwide

With a typical Swabian love of hard work, TR-Electronic has strong regional roots while being active worldwide. Its most important customer is the machine and plant construction industry, which has a strong tradition in Germany. In addition to our main location in Trossingen, our subsidiaries and technical sales partners in Europe, USA, Canada, Brazil and Asia offer professional consulting and project planning and provide worldwide access to the TR product range. Established in 2010, the Beijing-based sales subsidiary TR is now the direct contact for manufacturing locations in Asia for many European companies and supports ambitious industrial projects in the Far East.

The basis of our innovative products and growing global success are experts, their ideas and development experience in Trossingen. The optimal combination of many years of experience and fresh inspiration provided by qualified new employees provides a competitive advantage in terms of functionality, quality and cost-effectiveness of our range, both today and in the future.

This is what we stand for. We work for that. And that's what we want to be measured by!

Corporate Policy

Customer

Customers at the center of our company's attention. We recognize the needs of our customers early and develop innovative products with technical competence. We establish long-term relationships with clients.

Quality

The quality of our products and services ensures our economic success. Success ensures the continuation of our company. The concept of zero errors and continuous improvement are the basic requirements of our quality management system.

Employees

Our employees are crucial to achieving our goals. Continuous training and further training are a prerequisite for the motivation and competence of our employees. We are constantly working to minimize threats to the safety and health of our employees.

Environment

We are aware of all applicable laws and regulations and are committed to complying with them. We respect our environment and minimize our impact on it by being careful with resources

Company history

2022/2023

New building at the headquarters in Trossingen

2019
TR creates additional development opportunities at the Trossingen campus. The building "Im Sandbruch 1" receives a modern multifunctional extension. The assembly area of me-tec GmbH (a subsidiary of TR) will find new premises on the ground floor, while the upper floor will be temporarily used by the development department BU 02 (linear encoder) as offices to make room for the renovation work required at Eglishalde 6. Innovative functional building showcases contemporary architecture and offers state-of-the-art equipment for the flexible design of workplaces, whether office or manufacturing.

2018
The success story of encoders with functional safety enters the next round: SIL / PL certified encoders are now also available in the compact size of 58 mm. As a result, safe encoders fit wherever standard industrial encoders can be installed. Functional safety is no longer a matter of installation space

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2017
TR-Electronic is developing a new generation of its compact absolute encoders. This ensures a future-proof and powerful encoder system with all Industry 4.0 interfaces for a standard 58 mm installation space. The measuring systems are manufactured according to lean manufacturing principles with variable lot sizes. This enables highly customized products with customer-specific benefits.

2016
The German "TÜV" accredits the TR environmental laboratory for vibration, shock, electromagnetism, climate and water immersion testing. Our own tests for the certification of components and devices are accepted by external certification authorities. Another proof of the high value of own know-how for rapid development with high quality requirements.

2015
TR-Electronic streamlines sales and support activities in Benelux with new branch in Geffen, The Netherlands. The local presence in the European neighborhood facilitates access to quite different markets in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Own subsidiary is another consistent step integrating European sales activities into a common TR-Electronic strategy.

2014
TR supports a standardized data structure for VDMA approved devices (VDM 66413 standard). Safety function planners can easily find the safety components best suited to their application in this database. By integrating openSAFETY via Powerlink into the SIL3 series of encoders, TR is taking another big step towards seamless safety integration.

2013
In 2013, TR-Electronic will present innovative solutions and series: CEV58M - a new generation of compact rotary encoders with direct connection to Industrial Ethernet;

To meet future challenges and meet growing demand, production and development capacity will be expanded by another 3,000 m2 and 30 additional jobs.

2012
The introduction of SIL3/PLe certified absolute rotary encoders with PROFIBUS safety via PROFIBUS marks the entry into integrated safety solutions.

2011
TR-Electronic breaks new ground and extends existing SIL3/PLe certified encoders with a PROFIBUS safety bus interface via PROFIBUS.

2010
In order to further develop the Asian and Chinese markets, TR-Electronic (Beijing) CO., LTD. is based in Beijing/China.
In the same year, the LMC linear cascade measurement system is successfully launched.

2009
Launch of SIL3/PLe certified rotary encoder series for use in safety-related environments.

2008
Two subsidiaries TR-Systemtechnik and UNIDOR merge to form TRsystems GmbH.

The drive technology product portfolio is rounded off with the new MP series.

2005
With the advent of Industrial Ethernet as a new bus and interface technology, TR-Electronic clearly keeps its finger on the pulse of time.

2002
The C 58 family of absolute rotary encoders is launched and becomes a bestseller.

New over 200-meter reference laser measurement section allows laser measurement systems to be compared to a reference system with an absolute repeatability of +/- 1mm and speeds typical of high-bay warehouses.

2001
The opening of a representative office in Shanghai, China marks the company's final entry into the Far East market.

2000
TR-Electronic develops into a complete supplier of rotary encoders and drives for automation technology. With the entry into the development and production of compact drives, the product range sets new trends in the market.

1998
Company introduces the first series of laser distance measuring devices based on the TOF principle, with which even greater distances can be acquired without contact, fast enough for closed-loop control and without wear.

1997
Establishment of sales subsidiaries in France, Great Britain and Austria enables significant expansion of commercial activity in Europe.

1996
The acquisition of UNIDOR for Sensor and Automation Technology, Pressing and Punching in Pforzheim extends the range of products and services to control and monitoring systems for pressing and forming technology.

1992
Establishment of a subsidiary TR-Systemtechnik uses the growing market of industrial computers for demanding automation tasks.

1991
Foundation of me-tec Präzisionsmechanik GmbH, which focuses on turning, milling and drilling, strengthens the know-how especially in the field of prototype production.

1990
New subsidiary TR Switzerland opens up access to the Swiss market.

1987
With the relocation of the company to Trossingen and the inauguration of a new building with an additional 2,000 m2 of floor space, the course for future growth was set.

1984
TR's portfolio of absolute rotary encoders was expanded to include linear position sensors.

1983
TR-Electronic GmbH is founded in Villingen-Schwenningen and focuses on the development and production of absolute rotary encoders for automation technology.