Product category:
Switches and Keyboards
News Release from: InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 24 June 2003
Pair to promote flat-panel designs
Duraswitch and Flexcon have formed a strategic technology and marketing alliance.
Duraswitch and Flexcon have formed a strategic technology and marketing alliance The agreement pairs Duraswitch's flat-panel switch technologies with Flexcon's Switchmark line developed for the membrane switch industry
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Adhesives are a significant percentage of the material cost of flat-panel switch designs.
Flexcon's high-performance adhesives are a perfect compliment to our durable switch technologies", said Tim Kuhn, Vice President Business Development for Duraswitch.
"Alliances with component suppliers like Flexcon bring a source for cost effective materials to our current licensees, and expand awareness of our technologies to a broader range of potential licensees and customers".
Flexcon's Switchmark line of high-performance spacer components and laminating adhesives are specifically engineered for demanding flat panel switch applications.
The adhesive system has a built-in elasticity that promotes superior bond retention, ensuring long-term performance as the switch cycles through thousands of actuations.
"Flexcon is establishing a programme including training, technical support and pricing for the Duraswitch licensees worldwide", stated Chris Drury, Market Development Leader for Flexcon.
"This programme takes advantage of Flexcon's application expertise, materials knowledge and process capabilities.
It demonstrates our continued commitment to meeting adhesive challenges for unique applications".
Duraswitch technologies include the PushGate pushbutton, Thincoder rotary and MagnaMouse multidirectional control.
These technologies provide design solutions to challenges faced with traditional switches, such as the ability to integrate multiple switch types in flat-panel and slim-profile designs, high durability and reliability, sealability against harsh environments, multiple customisation options and ergonomic, user-friendly interface.
Drury continued, "Duraswitch's licensees already use adhesives in their switch construction.
We are able to offer an exceptional product, and allow them to benefit from our experience in the membrane switch industry.
We believe this alliance is an ideal way to offer our polymeric solutions to Duraswitch licensees".
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