PreciLabs empowers global industry leaders to build the next generation of high-performance encoders. Our patented multi-dimensional technology delivers unmatched precision in contactless absolute position measurement, enabling superior speed, accuracy, and integration.
Federico Arcelli – Chief Executive Officer
Federico has 30 years of experience in management, engineering, and corporate development. He has held executive roles in both public and private technology companies, served on multiple boards, and closed cross-border M&A transactions with a total enterprise value above €300M. He was previously Group CEO of Accent, an SoC semiconductor provider, and served as VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing at VeriSilicon, where he led acquisitions and global customer expansion. Earlier, he was VP Sales & Marketing at CEVA, developing the European business, and held management roles at Texas Instruments as well as engineering positions at Italtel and AgustaWestland. Federico holds an MSc in Electronics Engineering from La Sapienza University in Rome.
Peter Masa, PhD – Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Peter has 30 years of experience in optical encoder technology, vision systems, and technology transfer. He is the inventor of more than 30 patents and has directed over 40 R&D projects at PreciLabs and CSEM. During 19 years at CSEM in Neuchâtel, he served as R&D Engineer and Project Team Leader, managing major programs in optical sensing, image processing, and intelligent recognition systems. He previously conducted academic research at the University of Twente, completing a PhD in Electrical Engineering on VLSI Neural Networks for high-speed pattern classification. At PreciLabs, Peter drives technology strategy, intellectual property, and advanced development programs, turning scientific innovation into commercial solutions.
Pascal Dorster – Chief Business Development Officer
Pascal brings more than 25 years of international experience in business development, vision systems, and semiconductors. He founded and led SNAP Sensor, a Swiss company pioneering IoT vision technologies for smart buildings and cities, later acquired in 2016. He previously spent eight years at Cognex, managing both the Vehicle Vision and Vision Sensors Business Units, and over twelve years at Texas Instruments, where he developed DSP architectures such as C55x and DaVinci, working with customers including Nokia, Cisco, Huawei, and Bosch. Pascal also served as Director of Vision Systems at Analog Devices, advancing imaging solutions for industrial and consumer markets. At PreciLabs, he leads business development, partnerships, and strategic growth. Pascal holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Istvan Masa – Co-Founder
Istvan has 30 years of experience in R&D, innovation, image processing, and software and firmware development, combined with private investment activities. At PreciLabs, he is responsible for the completion of the PreciSen development and the roadmap for future products and system integrations. His career spans engineering leadership, technology innovation, and investment, with a strong track record in building advanced sensing and imaging solutions. Istvan holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.
