Endstellung

Endstellung is a German term commonly translated as the end position or final configuration. It denotes the state that a system, object, or scenario reaches after a process, operation, or sequence of movements. The concept appears across technical, engineering, gaming, and design contexts, where knowing the endstellung helps with control, verification, and analysis.

In mechanical engineering and automation, endstellung describes the final position of a mechanism or actuator after motion. It is typically defined by physical limits such as end stops or limit switches and stored in control logic for calibration, safety interlocks, and sequencing of operations. For hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric actuators, endstellung is often used as a reference state reported by feedback systems to ensure correct positioning before proceeding to subsequent steps.

In chess and related problem genres, endstellung refers to the final arrangement of pieces after the last move. In chess problems, it can illustrate the intended solution and the resulting material balance or checkmate pattern, while in real games it corresponds to the endgame position from which players assess results and plans.

In manufacturing, design, and product documentation, endstellung may describe the delivered or assembled state that satisfies specifications, or the final configuration achieved after a defined sequence of assembly or adjustment steps. It is closely related to terms like Endposition and Endzustand and is often paired with tolerances, verifications, and control criteria.

See also Endposition, Endzustand, Limit switch, Actuator stroke.