Measure - Control - Position
| 1977 |  |
Foundation of ELGO Electric GmbH by Helmut Grimm in Rielasingen |
| 1982 | |
First electronic counter with LED display, forward/backward-counting with auto-reset function and integrated power supply. |
| 1985 | |
The microchip revolutionized the hardware. The series 85P - a small, compact single-axis controller is presented at the Hanover Fair and captured the world market. |
| 1986 | |
Foundation of the first subsidiary (ELGO Electric AG) in Ramsen, Switzerland. |
| 1989 | |
Relocation of ELGO Electric AG to Thundorf, Switzerland. |
| 1992 | |
Foundation of ELGO Electric s.r.l. (Italian subsidiary) and opening of sales office in Berlingo, Italy. |
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Set up of subsidiary (ELGO Electric s.r.o.) in Kolin, Czech Republic (near Prague) | |
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First linear, magnetic length measuring system in serial production. Unique features: Smallest interpolation electronics. Measuring length: up to 100 meters; accuracy: 0.1 mm. The series MIX was at that time in design, size and price a world novelty. | |
| 1997 | |
First battery-powered magnetic length measuring system. Can be operated continuously up to 12 months and is suitable for mounting on a guiding system and limit stop systems. |
| 1998 | |
Foundation of ELGO-Batscale AG in cooperation with Grapha-Optik AG in Balzers, Liechtenstein. This subsidiary produces the magnetic tape and is responsible for research and development in this area. |
| 1999 | |
First absolute linear magnetic length measuring system, based on three coded tracks that is also suitable for measuring small radii. The series MAX is at that time in design and construction a real innovation. |
| 2000 | |
Development of a linear magnetic length measuring system for elevators; one track-system for measuring lengths up to 600 meters with an accuracy of +/- 0.1 mm. |
| 2001 | |
PC-PLC-control-system components, axes controllers and measuring system components united in a complete modular system - at that time a novelty on the market. |
| 2002 | |
Extension of company building 2 |
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Foundation of subsidiary (ELGO Japan Inc.) in Aobaku - Yokohama, Japan | |
| 2003 | |
FMAX/LIMAX: Linear absolute measuring system up to measuring lengths of 1000 meters |
| 2007 | |
Establishment of a sales office in Shanghai, China |
| 2008 | |
Establishment of a world-wide sales network with the foundation of subsidiaries worldwide (Global Player). |