1940s
The original Trackerball is developed by Marconi for Radar control
The Invention of Trackballs
1940s - 1980s
During this period the primarily focus for Trackballs was defence and aerospace industry.
A Focus on Defence
1980 - 1990s
During the 1980s and 1990s the proliferation of Computers into a wide range of industries saw an increased demand for new HMI solutions.
Expanding Markets
1990
In 1990 the Marconi Trackball division was divested and sold to GEC Plessey
GEC Plessey
1995
The GEC Plessey Trackball business is sold and becomes a standalone company: The Trackerball Company Ltd
Trackerball Company
2000
The Trackerball Company is acquired, becoming Cursor Controls Ltd.
Cursor Controls Ltd
2002
Cursor Controls release their first generation, fully sealed IP68 Optical Trackball range with multiple patent applications filed.
IP68 Optical Trackball
2008
ISO9001 accreditation is achieved (updated in 2017 to ISO9001:2015).
ISO 9001 Certified
2010
A number of products are fully qualified to Marine standard IEC 60945 – with Cursor Controls going on to offer the widest range of Marine Certified trackballs in the world.
IEC 60945 Certified
2013
The unique Anti-Vibration Technology is released, with several worldwide patents granted. The Rugged F-Range is significantly expanded, supported by extensive external qualification and certification to demanding Mil-Std 810, Mil-Std 461, DO160 and IEC60945 levels.
F-Range Developed
2015
Cursor Controls produce their 1 millionth trackball (since their records began in 2000).
1 millionth trackball
2016
The first CAN bus products are released – including IEC 60945 certified Marine indicator/switch panels and Ergonomic trackball modules
CAN Bus Development and Ergonomic Trackballs
2016
After 2 years of in house development, Cursor Controls launch their first range of feature rich, standalone Trackpads
Touchpad Development
2016
The unique Hybrid Technology (M-Track) platform is developed, with first patent applications filed
M-track Development
2016
For over 30 years, Cursor Controls and NSI worked in close partnership before officially joining together in 2016 to form the Cursor Controls Group.
Cursor Controls Group
2018
Cursor Controls proudly join the discoverIE Group of companies, leaving CCL perfectly placed to continue driving forward with their exciting growth and development strategies
Cursor Controls Group Joins discoverIE
2022
ISO 14001 accreditation is achieved
ISO 14001 Certified
2023
To support the continued growth of Cursor Controls, a dedicated electronic production facility was established close to the main site in Newark, UK.
New Electronics Facility
2025
ISO 45001 accreditation is achieved
ISO 45001 Certified
