Your manufacturer for customized membrane keyboards
Your expert for input keyboards
We have been your manufacturer of high-quality products for more than 20 years membrane keyboards and decorative films. We attach great importance to comprehensive advice and provide you with dedicated support in the design of your individual membrane keyboard. The membrane keyboards are manufactured in our own production facilities, including class 1000 clean rooms. We implement even the most demanding processing and assembly processes.
Matching case?
In addition to high-quality membrane keyboards As an input element, we also manufacture all the matching components, like a tailor-made one Housing, one perfectly tailored to your requirements cable assembly and the required evaluation electronics.
Versatile uses for membrane keyboards
Membrane keyboards are the ideal input keyboard for devices that need to be robust, easy to clean and resistant to dirt and water. From medical technology to industrial automation, as a manufacturer of membrane keyboards with our own production, we offer solutions for almost all industries. Here you will find a selection of membrane keyboards that we have manufactured for customers from various industries:
Advantages of membrane keyboards
Why choose a membrane keyboard?
Membrane keyboards offer an exceptional variety of design options. Their flexibility in ergonomics and design opens up endless possibilities for use in electronic devices. This versatility makes them the first choice in areas where dirt and water resistance as well as easy cleaning are required. Their compact and robust design extends their applicability to numerous fields. As a manufacturer of membrane keyboards, we have the know-how and technology to develop tailor-made solutions for a wide range of applications.
Further advantages of membrane keyboards
- Compact and lightweight
The slim shape of a membrane keyboard makes it ideal for space-saving designs. - Easy integration
Membrane keyboards are perfect for combining with LEDs, signaling devices and displays. - Customizable tactility
Different technologies enable specific tactile sensations. - Creative design freedom
Almost limitless design options are available. - Water and chemical resistance
The closed surface of a membrane keyboard protects against liquids and chemicals. - Excellent longevity
Designed to withstand over 1 million switching cycles, a membrane keyboard resists wear and damage better than mechanical alternatives. - Low noise
Membrane keyboards are quieter than mechanical keyboards, ideal for noise-sensitive environments. - Flexible customizable
A membrane keyboard can be easily adapted to specific requirements. - EMC shielding
Protects against electromagnetic interference, both incoming and outgoing. - Cost efficient
Often the cheaper option compared to mechanical keyboards.
Structure of a membrane keyboard
The structure of a membrane keyboard consists of: five basic parts: Decorative film, upper and lower switching film, spacer film and adhesive film. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in the structure and functioning of the membrane keyboard.
Decorative film
The outermost layer is the decorative film membrane keyboard Not only protection against abrasion, but also an attractive design. The usability is optimized by printing from the back and the optional embossing, whereby silicone or other materials can be used in addition to polyester.
switch foil
The switching foils, consisting of an upper and a lower layer, are the heart of each membrane keyboard. They contain conductor tracks, switching points and ensure the necessary interaction. Metal snap disks or direct printing on the contact surfaces can represent innovative alternatives. Instead of polyester, the material polyimide, also known as Kapton, is also recommended.
spacer film
The distance foil, also known as a spacer, isolates the upper switching foil from the lower switching foil. Thanks to precise recesses at the contact points, it enables precise functionality and supports the necessary actuation mechanism in models with metal snap disks.
Tactility and ease of use
The combination of tactile feedback, personalized design and robust protection makes the membrane keyboard the first choice for a wide range of applications, from medical technology to industrial automation, and underlines its central role in modern input technology.
Protection types of membrane keyboards
Features of membrane keyboards
Membrane keyboards combine a wide range of features to ensure user-friendliness and optimal operability. These include innovative lighting options, the integration of control elements such as rotary encoders, viewing windows for displays, touch panels, practical insert pockets for flexible labels and robust support plates for stable installation.
Design options of membrane keyboards
Development & construction of membrane keyboards
Your manufacturer of individual membrane keyboards with comprehensive expertise
With our many years of experience in the production of membrane keyboards, we guarantee you a comprehensive, complete service. Our engineers not only support you in the design and construction phase, but also provide you with comprehensive advice on selecting the optimal materials. We would be happy to provide you with targeted suggestions for improvement based on our expertise or develop strategies for cost efficiency.
In-house production of membrane keyboards for the highest quality standards
Our membrane keyboards are manufactured in our own, modernly equipped production facility in Asia. A team of dedicated professionals - including specialists in research and development, project management and quality control - brings years of experience in the production of membrane keyboards. Our production facilities include state-of-the-art technologies from Japan, the USA and Taiwan and are complemented by Class 1000 clean rooms for highly demanding processing and assembly processes.
Laser-cut membrane keyboards for flexibility and efficiency
Ideal for prototypes and small series: Our state-of-the-art laser cutting technology enables flexible and efficient production of membrane keyboards. Thanks to this process, we can quickly implement short-term requirements, develop functional prototypes and efficiently produce small series of special series. The possibility of individual printing without having to rely on conventional punching and printing tools significantly shortens delivery times. We are able to produce and deliver series-like membrane keyboards within just three weeks.
This is how we start your project
In order to be able to make you an initial offer, we need a technical drawing, a sketch or a sample of your product, supplemented by technical specifications and details of any additional equipment you require. Please also inform us about the quantity you need or the annual requirement. Of course, we are prepared to conclude a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with you in advance to ensure the protection of your data and ideas.
Contact us under info@nh-technology.de. We look forward to your inquiry!
pattern set
The N&H sample set includes a special sample silicone keymat with a variety of buttons and constructions, as well as a sample membrane keyboard with the various equipment options.