Technologies
APEM masters many different panel technologies such as capacitive, membrane, elastomer and piezoelectric. Each technology has its unique advantages and possibilities and is better suited for different environments and uses. Combined with our high-quality components, we can assist you in designing and producing a control system to meet your specific requirements and standards.
In addition, we have mastered a wide selection of communication protocols to match the communication from your HMI to the architecture of your vehicle or machine.
The technologies and protocols described in this section are the most requested ones. If the technology or requirement you are looking for is not on the following pages, then please contact us for further consultation.
- Tactile keypads
Unique sense of touch with superior endurance.Our tactile keypads are engineered to deliver a distinctive tactile signature, high reliability, and extended service life for demanding human-machine interface applications. Designed for users who require clear feedback and precise actuation, each tactile switch keypad ensures a confident, consistent, and responsive user experience.Built for intensive use, our custom tactile keypads offer superior durability with a life cycle of up to 10 million actuations. This makes them particularly suitable for mission-critical environments where performance consistency and reliability are essential. - MIL keypads
Ruggedized keypads for all terrain conditions.Our MIL keypads are designed and manufactured for the toughest operating environments, where maximum ruggedness, reliability, and mission-ready performance are essential. Developed for defense keyboard applications and other extreme-duty use cases, these military keypads are built to perform in conditions where standard interfaces cannot.Ruggedized at every level, our military keyboards are engineered to withstand all-terrain use, including exposure to demanding mechanical, environmental, and operational stress. As rugged keyboards for military applications, every aspect of the design is optimized to ensure reliable operation in the field, even in the most challenging conditions, including remote control systems.Combining robust construction, high durability, and application-specific design expertise, our military-grade keyboards provide a trusted interface solution for critical systems operating in the most demanding environments. - Rubber keypads
Soft- touch silicone rubber keypads.Our silicone rubber keypads are engineered to deliver an optimal combination of user comfort, durability, and design flexibility. Designed with a soft-touch tactile feel, these interfaces ensure precise actuation and an enhanced user experience, making them ideal for both industrial and electronic applications.Manufactured from high-quality silicone elastomer materials, our silicone rubber keypads provide excellent resistance to environmental constraints while maintaining consistent performance. Their inherent flexibility enables custom silicone rubber keypad design, allowing full adaptation to specific application requirements. - Capacitive keypads
Modern design, endless endurance.Our capacitive keypads are designed to provide a modern capacitive touch interface that combines sleek aesthetics with long-term reliability. Featuring a seamless, flat surface and highly responsive touch-sensitive operation, these interfaces enhance both product design and user experience in demanding environments.Based on advanced capacitive touch interface technology, our solutions eliminate mechanical components, ensuring no mechanical wear and significantly extending product lifespan. This makes our capacitive keypads ideal for applications requiring high durability, hygiene, and minimal maintenance. - Membrane keypads
Flexible or rigid PCBA membrane keypads.Our membrane keypads are engineered to deliver a cost-effective, reliable, and versatile user interface for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Compact and fully customizable, these solutions are ideal for environments requiring both design flexibility and robust performance.As a trusted membrane switch manufacturer, we design membrane keypads using either:Flexible printed circuits (FPC) for lightweight, low-profile designs suited to curved or confined spacesRigid PCB structures for enhanced strength, durability, and support of advanced communication protocolsThis dual approach allows us to meet both flexibility requirements and rugged keyboard expectations in demanding applications. - Metal keypads
Mechanical, capacitive and piezo metal keypads.Designed for customers who value both appearance and long service life, our metal keypads are ideal for environments where robustness, vandal resistance, and consistent operation are essential. These metallic keypads, including stainless steel keypads, are engineered for demanding industrial and outdoor applications.We offer three customized metal keypad technologies to match different user and system requirements:Mechanical metal keypads – A classic tactile solution based on metal dome membrane keypad technology, providing clear feedback and dependable operation.Capacitive metal keypads – A sleek, modern keypad metal interface with touch-sensitive operation.Piezo keypads – Ultra-durable, fully sealed steel keypads with no moving parts, ideal for harsh or high-use environments.Whether the priority is tactile feel, elegant touch interaction, or maximum durability, our metal keypad range delivers a premium and robust interface solution tailored to professional applications.
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