Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Membrane switch",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Pushbutton is hand in glove with medical design from
InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division, which we summarised at the time by saying "Tastitalia continues to penetrate the medical device market with new designs using the patented Duraswitch PushGate pushbutton technology".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Switches take control in aircraft passenger seats from
Wasp: "WASP offers switching devices for aircraft passenger seat controls, providing a full service from initial customer concept to final product delivery".
In January 2007, we covered the news from Tyco Electronics UK
concerning its Customised labelling solutions
- take a look at Customised labelling solutions explained
which says: "Tyco Electronics offers a variety of labels ranging from blank labels to high specification customised labels".
Take a look also at the news release from Cole Hersee, Customised Sigma rocker switch,
as well as Membrane switch assemblies made to measure from Miller Dial,
and Distribution deal opens window on EMI shielding from Miller Dial.
See also:
Rotary switch takes pushbutton onboard
(August 2006)
The Thincoder-PB offers a pushbutton selector function in one simple switch that is easily incorporated into a membrane switch panel or used as a discrete switch
Alliance focuses on display integration
(June 2006)
Pelikon has concluded a new integrator partnership with Memtron Input Components, the membrane switch division of Esterline in the USA
Acquisition expands on flex-circuit technologies
(February 2006)
Molex has acquired Century Circuits, a Minneapolis-based flex circuitry manufacturer specialising in electrically controlled, multilayer flex circuit assemblies
Almax signs for switch technologies
(January 2006)
InPlay Technologies has executed a nonexclusive licence agreement with Almax to use patented Duraswitch switch technologies
Polyester film creates extreme switch panels
(October 2005)
Autotex XE hardcoated polyester film is being used by Markit Graphics for the production of membrane switch panels used for the flying bridge controls on a new luxury yacht
Membranes make the most of both worlds
(October 2005)
Danielson (UK) has linked up with Far East production facilities in a fashion that the company believes will benefit the Aylesbury manufacturing plant, the Far East partner and the OEM end user
Enclosure maker expands machining services
(August 2005)
Although best known for its Bafbox brand of custom plastic enclosures, Custom Design Technologies is also putting its machining talents to use in other areas
Stencil is innovation of the year
(July 2005)
Capillex CX has been awarded the Product Innovation of the Year Award at this year's Speciality Graphic Imaging Association Membrane Switch Symposium
Piezo switch offers novel membrane alternative
(July 2005)
The rugedX is a solid state piezo switch that offers many added value benefits which cannot be found in any other membrane keypad solution offered today
Touchscreen technology boasts a tactile edge
(May 2005)
Earlier this week Immersion Corporation released its TouchSense technology for touchscreens at the SID Symposium
Seminar explains membrane switch technologies
(May 2005)
Nicomatic is organising technical seminar for membrane switch manufacturers
Switches return to Electronica
(September 2004)
Knitter-Switch is a regular visitor to Electronica and is Europe's largest switch manufacturer
News on the Membrane switches from Danielson (UK)
(August 2004)
Developments in membrane switch technology have opened up new areas of application in the automotive sector, says Andy Birch, Production Manager for Danielson
New membrane switch shrinks keyboard dimensions
(May 2004)
A novel tactile switch system can dramatically improve switch packing densities, thereby minimising the potential overall size of key panels
Label acquisition adds to keypad competencies
(April 2004)
The Bergquist Company has acquired Design-Mark Industries, a leading supplier of graphic overlays, labels and decals
Membrane sized switch has mechanical feel
(March 2004)
Danielson has launched an advanced magnetic switch system, called PushGate, which combines the thin design of a membrane switch with the tactile feel of a mechanical switch
Polyester films are key for the force
(March 2004)
GPS Developments, a switch panel manufacturer, was recently commissioned to produce switch panels for a communication system for the Metropolitan Police
Speedy access to prototype keypads
(February 2004)
Danielson has launched a new rapid prototyping service for use with all membrane switch and keyboard projects
Film lasts longer on keypads
(December 2003)
Reflex hardcoated graphic overlay film has been specifically designed to meet the high performance requirements of both manufacturers and end users of membrane touch switches
Licence takes novel switch technology to Japan
(September 2003)
Duraswitch has executed a licence agreement with leading Japanese switch manufacturer Ishii Hyoki Co
Rafi licenses switch technology
(August 2003)
Duraswitch has executed a nonexclusive license agreement with Rafi and Co, one of the largest switch manufacturers in Germany and a leading component and keyboard supplier throughout Europe
Agreement brings 'glueless' membranes to Europe
(August 2003)
Schurter has signed a strategic alliance agreement with the membrane switch division of The Bergquist Company to supply fully sealed and waterproof HeatSeal membrane switches to European customers
Membrane switches are sealed for long life
(August 2003)
HeatSeal membrane switches can withstand permanent submersion in even the harshest solvents and chemicals, without the risk of field failures
AID joins the Duraswitch fan club
(July 2003)
Duraswitch has extended an existing licence with Memtron Technologies to sister company, Advanced Input Devices
Novel pushbuttons for military avionics control
(June 2003)
ECI Screenprint has secured a design win for military avionics controls
Pair to promote flat-panel designs
(June 2003)
Duraswitch and Flexcon have formed a strategic technology and marketing alliance
Novel pushbuttons selected for control panel
(March 2003)
Duraswitch licensee Wilson-Hurd has won business with one of the world's leading manufacturers of packaging machinery
Pushbutton handles large-area switches
(February 2003)
PushGate is a revolutionary new pushbutton switch that presents all the possibilities of a standard pushbutton switch and much, much more
More capacity for screen-printed panels
(January 2003)
WASP has doubled its screen-printing capacity for both membrane switch panels and touchscreen combination panels
Danielson licenses switch technology
(January 2003)
Duraswitch has executed a nonexclusive license agreement with Sweden-based Danielson Group
Multidirectional switch boosts cursor interaction
(January 2003)
As the exclusive Canadian licensee of Duraswitch technologies, GGI is offering one of the most innovative multidirectional switch technologies the industry has to offer
EL panels provive membrane illumination
(August 2002)
WASP is using the specialist manufacturing techniques developed for resistive touch screens to print special inks onto a polyester material to create electroluminescent (EL) panels
Membranes are key to simple testing
(March 2002)
ClickTouch membrane keyboards are an integral part of automotive diagnostic equipment manufactured by GenRad Diagnostic Solutions
Membranes come with their own LEDs
(November 2001)
Switch status on membrane control panels is normally indicated by a remote LED elsewhere in the unit