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Industrial Systems

for electronics, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Controlar Innovating Industry

About Us

For more than three decades, Controlar has worked side-by-side with customers to design and build test and automation systems that match the real demands of modern electronics manufacturing. What began in 1995 as a small engineering initiative is now a global company with offices and production units across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.

Our team develops client-specific solutions for every stage of product validation and production: from PCB testing and in-system programming to end-of-line verification, robotic automation, vision systems, traceability, and full production-line integration. Each system is engineered to fit the customer’s product, process, and goals, whether for a low-volume prototype or a complex, high-throughput environment.

With multidisciplinary expertise and long-term partnerships with leading technology providers, we support industries such as automotive, industrial electronics, consumer technology, aerospace and defense, medical and energy. Across all locations, our focus remains the same: understanding your workflow, delivering reliable systems, and providing the confidence needed to scale production with quality and efficiency.

Test Systems

Automation Systems

Aerospace & Defense

Solutions & Partners

A Worldwide Network, One Engineering Standard

Controlar’s network extends across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, with operations in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Morocco, Mexico, the USA, India, and Malaysia. Each location contributes specialized expertise, enabling us to deliver reliable test and automation solutions on a global scale.

Milestones

Our history and achievements

WE DRIVE INDUSTRY INNOVATION, bringing relentless commitment to superior quality and engineering creativity to deliver unparalleled products and services on a global scale.

Fernando Leite & Pedro TorresCEOs & Founders

10

COUNTRIES

400

EMPLOYEES

30

AWARDS

1000

PROJECTS WORLDWIDE

Quality and Certifications

To ensure effective market competitiveness while maintaining high levels of satisfaction and excellence, Controlar has established a culture of commitment to quality and specifications. This is achieved through the implementation of certifications and the establishment of key partnerships.

Our Awards

Our People,
Our Strength

Behind every system we build is a team of engineers, technicians, and professionals, spread across multiple countires, who shape the way Controlar works and grows. Collaboration, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset define our culture, and these values guide the solutions we deliver every day.

Our commitment to a positive and supportive workplace has been recognized in the Great Place to Work™ and Best Workplaces™ rankings, a reflection of the people-first approach that underpins our success.

Why Controlar?

Controlar delivers purpose-built test and automation solutions designed to meet your products, processes, and goals. With over 30 years of experience, our multidisciplinary teams work closely with customers to ensure every system is technically robust, reliable, and aligned with production workflows.

Partnering with Controlar means solutions that are scalable, adaptable, and delivered with confidence, backed by global expertise, structured processes, and a culture of innovation.

Global Presence

/ Supported by production units and international technical support

/ Local support close to our customers

/ Strong alliances with globally recognized OEM partners

/ Project development and validation processes in collaboration with the client

Methodologies

/ Experience with WCM – World Class Manufacturing

/ OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness

/ FMEA – Failiure Mode and Effect Analysis

/ EEM – Early Equipment Management

Our mission

Develop test & automation solutions with Innovation, Quality and Passion for Engineering.

Our vision

Be the best technological solution, always close to our customers.

Our values

/ Added Value and Value Creation

/ Environment and Eco-efficiency

/ Path to Excellence

/ Trust, Transparency and Ethics

/ Circular Economy

/ People Management

/ Continuous Innovation

Clusters & Affiliations

FAQs

Quick answers to help you understand who we are, what we do, and how we work.
If your question isn’t listed here, contact us and we’ll be glad to assist.

What does Controlar do?

Controlar develops test and automation systems for electronics manufacturing. Its solutions cover PCB testing, in-system programming, end-of-line testing, robotic automation, vision systems, traceability, and full production-line integration. Controlar supports industries such as automotive, industrial electronics, consumer technology, aerospace, and defense.

Where is Controlar located at?

Controlar has a global presence with offices, production units, and teams across Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Morocco, Mexico, the USA, India, and Malaysia.

How many employees does Controlar have?

Controlar has a workforce of around 400 employees across its global locations.

What industries does Controlar serve?

Controlar develops test and automation solutions for a wide range of sectors, including automotive, industrial electronics, consumer technology, aerospace, and defense.

What is the history behind Controlar?

Controlar was founded in 1995 and has grown over the past three decades into an international company specializing in advanced test and automation systems. It has expanded its capabilities, partnerships, and global footprint while supporting the evolving needs of modern electronics manufacturing.

Has Controlar received any awards?

Yes. Controlar has been recognized in the Great Place to Work™ and Best Workplaces™ rankings and has been nominated multiple times for the COTEC SME Innovation Award. We’ve also received distinctions such as Financial Times’ Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions, the COTEC Innovation in Internationalization Award, Inovadora Evolution, and more.

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