Makersan

About Makersan

Engineering capability built
from workshop to global OEM partner.

Since 1978, Makersan has developed mechatronic solutions for mobile and industrial applications, combining R&D, vertical production and field validation under one roof.

1978
Established
45+
Years engineering
Makersan engineering and production campus

Gebze, Turkiye

Integrated engineering and production campus

Located in one of Turkiye's largest industrial zones with fast access to international sea and air logistics.

Company Story

Focused on durable electronics for real machines.

Makersan offers solutions for mobile and industrial applications where reliability, service life and integration speed matter. The company grew from metal part manufacturing into a vertically integrated mechatronics partner.

Ambitious R&D goals, university collaborations and high-technology partnerships continue to shape the product pipeline, from sensors and controllers to operator HMIs and connectivity platforms.

Innovation is supported by a growing intellectual property culture, with patent and design applications reflecting Makersan's long-term investment in engineering capability.

R&D

Applied research

Engineering teams work across hardware, firmware, mechanics and validation from early concept to production.

Location

Gebze headquarters

The campus sits close to suppliers, industrial partners and international logistics routes.

IP

Patent culture

New product work is backed by patent and design applications across mechanical and electronic systems.

Milestones

A timeline of engineering expansion.

The milestones that shaped Makersan's engineering and production journey from its founding to today.

  1. 1978

    Establishment

    Started as a small workshop dedicated to metal part manufacturing for local OEMs.

  2. 1999

    New horizons, export markets

    A small but pioneering step toward generating the majority of turnover from exports.

  3. 2003

    First patent application

    The beginning of an innovation tradition followed by patent and design applications.

  4. 2005

    From workshop to factory

    Increased demand required more capacity, leading Makersan from workshop production to a larger factory.

  5. 2009

    A revolution, electronics

    Developed its own Hall Effect contactless sensor with institutes of technology and universities, launching the electronic pedal as the first mechatronic product.

  6. 2012

    Embedded electronics

    Makersan started coding its own software for controllers, HMI, sensors and manipulators.

  7. 2015

    Recognition of innovation

    Awarded as the Most Innovative Company by the Ministry of Economy and National Champion for Innovation by European Business Awards.

  8. 2021

    Internet of Things: Connectivity

    Makersan started developing its own sensor node for IoT applications.

  9. Present

    Continue to innovation

    Makersan continues its path of innovation while adding state-of-excellence products to its range.

Engineering Experience

More than four decades of field-focused development.

The current product portfolio is built on lessons from metal manufacturing, electronics, embedded systems and connected platforms.

80%

Export-driven turnover

The majority of turnover is generated from exports to international markets.

18+

Patent applications

A long-running innovation tradition supported by IP development.

24+

Design applications

Mechanical and product design work captured across multiple programs.

Capabilities

Mechanical, electronic and validation work under one roof.

Makersan's strength comes from owning the critical steps of the product lifecycle: design, tooling, machining, plastic injection, programming, electronic assembly and validation testing.

Makersan engineer developing 3D CAD tooling and mold designs

01 · Design

Design & engineering

Mechanical engineering

Tooling, molding, machining, pressing and mechanical assembly for rugged product platforms.

Embedded software

Firmware and application software for controllers, HMIs, sensors and operator input devices.

CNC and wire-erosion machines on the Makersan production floor

02 · Production

Production & operations

Agile production

Integrated processes help engineering and manufacturing teams respond quickly to OEM needs.

Global readiness

Product programs are developed with export markets, logistics and long-term serviceability in mind.

Makersan technicians operating the SMT electronics assembly line

03 · Electronics

Electronics & validation

Electronic assembly

SMD mounting, soldering and electronic production lines configured for industrial reliability.

Validation testing

Environmental, functional and end-of-line testing before products leave the factory.

Research & Development

From idea to validated product.

Mechanical and electronic component development backed by contemporary CAD, CAM and CAE tools, an extensive test and validation laboratory, and an experienced, solution-oriented engineering team.

Engineers running joystick endurance tests next to an environmental test chamber in the Makersan R&D laboratory

R&D infrastructure

Endurance and environmental test benches, in-house

Makersan engineers developing PCB layouts and embedded software at the electronics R&D bench

01

Design & simulation

Products take shape as digital prototypes in CAD, CAM and CAE environments, where functional simulations de-risk design decisions before any part is made.

Operator running a vertical injection molding machine for prototype parts at Makersan

02

Prototyping & testing

Prototypes are produced in-house with 3D printing, CNC machining and plastic injection, then pushed through durability tests in dedicated laboratories.

Makersan metrology laboratory with coordinate measuring machine and calibrated inspection benches

03

Validation & production readiness

Designs are verified against international standards in the metrology and validation lab, then prepared for repeatable mass production.

Makersan ranked in global patent grants in 2024 — patented joystick, HMI and sensor product lineup

Intellectual Property

Ranked among global patent grants in 2024.

An innovation tradition protected by national and international patent applications and reinforced by TÜBİTAK- and KOSGEB-supported programs — including solutions developed for electric vehicle conversion.

Quality

Certified standards. Field-proven engineering.

Every product family is developed against international quality, safety and environmental standards — and validated under real operating conditions.

Standards with this icon open their certificate as a PDF in a new tab.

Inspected at every stage — from the SMT line to final functional test.

In-house production & QC

Inspected at every stage — from the SMT line to final functional test.

Electromagnetic compatibility verified on in-house test benches.

EMC testing

Electromagnetic compatibility verified on in-house test benches.

Need a specific compliance dossier, EMC report or qualification document for your program? Our quality team will respond within one business day.

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Company Video

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A short look at the campus, production capabilities and people behind Makersan's mobile and industrial solutions.

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