Technical article on membrane keypads for modern HMI systems

Control panel for industrial machines, membrane keypads, HMI applications

Functional key design for membrane keypads

Functional Key Design for Membrane Keyboards as a Key to Process Stability Technical Article from PC & Industry 04/2026 / Operation & Visualization The key design of a membrane keypad describes the mechanical, haptic, and functional design of the individual keys and has a significant influence on ease of use, lifespan, and reliability of the application. Download Technical Article >> The design of user interfaces for industrial devices is discussed in […]

Medical technology assembly with membrane keypad and plastic carrier plate for integration into electronic devices

Multisensory membrane keypads in medical technology

Efficient Device Operation in Medical Technology In medical technology, the selection of individual components is crucial for the safety and efficiency of medical devices. A key component remains the membrane keypad. Thanks to its flexibility and adaptability, it significantly improves human-machine interaction. Membrane keypads consist of a multi-layered composite of several films, precisely tailored to the

Capacitive membrane keypad with touch operation in industrial HMI application

Capacitive membrane keypads

Traditional Design Combined with Touch Technology Technical Article Published in Operating & Visualizing 03/2024 Introduction The development of input devices has made significant progress in recent decades. Capacitive membrane keypads combine the robustness of traditional membrane keypads with the advanced touch sensitivity of capacitive technologies. This offers an impressive combination of sensitivity, precision, and durability, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Silicone switch mats and membrane keypads compared for industrial and medical HMI operating solutions

Silicone keypad vs. membrane keypad

A Decision-Making Guide for Keyboard Developers Published in Meditronic 05/2023 In medical technology, keyboards and user interfaces are an indispensable aspect of device design. These components must not only be functional and reliable, but also meet the high standards of hygiene and user-friendliness required in clinical environments. From ultrasound machines to patient monitors and beyond...

Article Membrane keyboards and silicone switch mats

Versatility of small membrane keypads and silicone switch mats

Efficient input in a compact format: The versatility of membrane keypads and silicone keypads. Smart home applications and their control via smartphones offer a multitude of functions and enable the control of various devices via a single platform. This versatility is undoubtedly practical and opens up numerous application possibilities. Nevertheless, smartphones and smart applications reach their limits in certain situations.

Industrial keyboards

Industrial Keyboards: Robust, Reliable, and Easy to Use. Published in PC & Industry 09/2021. Controlling the crane while wearing dirty work gloves, and the keyboard in the assembly hall is constantly exposed to vibrations and grinding dust – there's no question that industrial applications demand a lot from input devices. A robust design, ease of use, and reliable functionality are the crucial factors here.

Keyboards in medical technology

Hygiene, functional reliability, and usability – keyboards in medical technology. The demands placed on devices in medical technology have always been extremely high. It's unthinkable if a ventilator were to simply stop working, or if an input error on an infusion pump were to lead to an overdose. The three guiding principles here are hygiene, functional reliability, and usability. Hygienic keyboards are almost obligatory.

Membrane keyboards – the perfect addition to touch

Technical article about membrane keypads. Published in the magazine "Operating + Visualizing" 06/2021. The principle of designing a human-machine interface to be understandable and intuitive often requires a combination of proven electromechanical components and multi-touch displays. Where previously elaborate keyboard layouts were required to operate a machine, today complex menu structures can be implemented through logical and clear designs in a single interface.

Advantages of membrane keypads in the food, laboratory and medical sectors

Membrane keyboards remain relevant. Technical article also in the electronics industry 08/2020: article as .pdf >> In the food, laboratory, and medical sectors, membrane keypads continue to play an important role due to their sealed surface, resistance to chemicals, and imperviousness to liquids and dust. N&H Technology from Willich has been manufacturing membrane keypads for all industries for over 20 years.

Input components Membrane keyboard, silicone switching mat, push button

Does the conventional keyboard have a future?

Article about the future of classic keyboards, membrane keypads, and silicone keypads. Published in PC & Industry 10/2020. One might think that the conventional keyboard as an input device has seen its golden age. In the telecommunications sector, it still ekes out a living in landline phones, while in the mobile sector it has almost completely ceded its place to smart display technologies. This is precisely because...