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title: Funktionale Sicherheit | Roger Zingg
description: "Roger Zingg has been Managing Director of Contelec AG, a company based in Biel, Switzerland, which specializes in the development and production of angle sensors, since 1989. Under his leadership, Contelec has established itself as a leading provider of sensor solutions used in various industries such as agricultural engineering, medical technology and the energy sector. With over 35 years of experience in the sensor industry and a strong commitment to sporting activities, Roger Zingg embodies a balance between professional success and personal passion.

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# Roger Zingg

Roger Zingg has been Managing Director of Contelec AG, a company based in Biel, Switzerland, which specializes in the development and production of angle sensors, since 1989. Under his leadership, Contelec has established itself as a leading provider of sensor solutions used in various industries such as agricultural engineering, medical technology and the energy sector. With over 35 years of experience in the sensor industry and a strong commitment to sporting activities, Roger Zingg embodies a balance between professional success and personal passion. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

## Blog Post by Roger Zingg

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Roger ZinggAug 21, 2025 8:30:00 AM

· 4 min read

## What is a rotary encoder and how does it work?

Rotary encoders, also known as angle sensors, angle encoders or encoders, are indispensable components in industrial automation, mechanical engineering and many other technical applications. They ...

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](https://news.contelec.ch/funktionale-sicherheit/what-is-a-rotary-encoder)[

Roger ZinggMar 19, 2025 12:50:38 PM

## Maximizing Safety with Functional Safety Sensors from Contelec

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](https://news.contelec.ch/funktionale-sicherheit/maximizing-safety-with-functional-safety-sensors-from-contelec)[

Roger ZinggMar 19, 2025 9:54:15 AM

## What is a Hall effect sensor?

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](https://news.contelec.ch/funktionale-sicherheit/what-is-a-hall-effect-sensor)

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