Do you have a project for a remote control or a complete dashboard?
APEM is here to assist you: come with your idea and we will provide the rest, from ergonomic and environmental study to mass production.
We use high quality components and the knowledge of panel technologies to provide you with a solution to fit your exact need.
You want your electronics to stand out.
We get it!
We can provide you with a unique solution that looks and feels good, and furthermore fits with your visual identity.
Electronics market is moving more and more to complex assemblies of various technologies.
Take advantage of our decades of experience and let us assist you with this complexity so you can focus on your core business.
We deliver you a working unit. Plug it and enjoy it.
Here are some examples of solutions APEM has delivered in previous partnerships:
Whatever your project, you need the solution to be reliable, user-friendly and withstand the environment throughout the application’s lifetime.
Here are the three strengths that go into each solution delivered by APEM:
Each custom project requires its own environmental study and we have our own testing lab, where we can determine the level of IP, IK, perform lifecycles and provide support for qualifying to standards, like safety and EMC.
All technologies have their various possibilities when it comes to user-friendliness, and our inhouse R&D engineers take these considerations and provide the best solution to the end-user.
To warranty fulfillment of customer specifications, a strong control of the development and production processes is needed.
APEM masters many different panel technologies. Each technology has its unique advantages and possibilities, and better suited for different environments and uses.
The nine technologies described below are the most commonly asked ones. If the technology you are looking for is not below, then please contact us for further consultation.
Membrane keypad technology carries out switching functions and enhances the final product with a tailored, decorative appearance. It consists of several layers of printed polyester and adhesive.
This technology is a good choice when…
Membrane keypad technology on a PCB provides more design options.
The PCB provides an opportunity to add intelligence to the solutions, e.g. more options regarding backlighting and communication protocols.
This technology is a good choice when…
Thin and intelligent design due to extra possibilities with the PCB
Elastomer panel solutions consist of a silicone overlay mounted over a flexible or rigid circuit. This technology provides a specific soft tactile feel and flexibility in the panel design.
This technology is a good choice when…
Hand-held outdoor use due to sealing and light weight
Keyboards based on the MEC product range offer high performance tactile switches and large selection of aesthetic caps & accessories.
This technology is a good choice when…
There is a need for different tactile functions as there is NO and NC/NO option with Multimec
Unique panel design due to the large standard range of accessories
Need for extra reliability when using the overlay as the switches are also sealed
Made with either polycarbonate or glass filled materials, the capacitive keyboards meet the strict requirements necessary in critical applications including shock resistance
This technology is a good choice when…
Metal keycap keypads are mechanical pushbuttons mounted on a PCB. These keypads also have a metal frame to meet the highest level of vandal resistant specifications with a visually appealing design.
This technology is a good choice when…
The piezo keyboards incorporate a highly reliable pressure sensitive keypad in a visually appealing package. This technology uses a thin membrane behind the keycap that moves slightly when pressed and this movement activates the switch. This micromovement ensures that the changes in outside environment won’t create inadvert activation.
This technology is a good choice when…
APEM Metal Capacitive mixes the advantages of both capacitive technology and mechanical push to provide your HMI a new look and feel. This all-metal capacitive technology is robust and smooth looking.
This technology is a good choice when…
Mil-aero solutions are fully customized panels. They are designed to handle harsh environments: dust, liquid, chemicals, shocks, impact, vibration, and pressure. Furthermore, there is a possibility of extra functions, like MIL tactile screen, rotary, and guards.
This technology is a good choice when…
One of our major assets is a production mode integrating all design and manufacturing stages, along with the fabrication of specific tooling. This strategic choice allows the company to have a strong quality control over all processes throughout the development of the custom solution and it gives us a close understanding of the technology and its advantages and challenges.
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