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We were all waiting for this moment. The moment we could all return to “normal life”. Of course, Covid is still with us and has left its mark, shaking up our way of working and sometimes creating new habits. Today, we are happy to be able to meet our customers and partners again, on site and at the trade shows we attend. Preparing for a trade show is a time-consuming exercise, but one that our teams enjoy. All over the world, APEM teams are happy to welcome visitors to their stands. There is nothing like a physical experience to learn about a new product, nothing like a face-to-face opportunity to listen, understand and then better support your customers. The motivation is there, intact. The trade shows and visits follow one another. Bauma and Electronica will close the 2022 trade show season for APEM. If you are planning on attending, come and meet us; we will be delighted to see you. New joysticks, switches, PCB switches… We have some nice surprises in store for you! Show time | Apem Blog APEM is excited to return to in-person trade shows like Bauma and Electronica in 2022, offering a unique opportunity for customers and partners to experience our new joysticks, switches, and PCB switches firsthand.

Low-profile joystick

Industrial remote controls often feature crowded panels with limited space, making it essential to incorporate low-profile joysticks that are both robust and fingertip-operated. These low-profile joysticks are specifically engineered to reduce the risk of accidental operation, ensuring both safety and efficiency in industrial settings.

XP Series: Palm-sized, but just as mighty as a handgrip joystick

MAIN APPLICATIONS Agriculture Construction Material handling Specialized vehicles XP SERIES The new XP Series joystick combines multifunctional solutions and strength in an above and below panel compact size, making it an excellent choice for applications where space is limited. In addition, it can aid in the transition from hydraulic to electric controls. EXPERT’S ADVICE Benefiting from a compact design this all new mid-size joystick allows you to fit a truly multifunctional solution into tight spaces. The metal mechanism delivers mechanical performance beyond expectations. The UR handle is the first on in a range of multifunctional handles that will allow you to choose from a number of component options such as color and markings. Richard Bateman , Marketing Product Manager TECHNICAL FEATURES Comfortable for all hand sizes All metal mechanism delivers exceptional performance in a compact package 2 axes functionality 5 million cycles Multifunction handle – able to integrate multiple APEM components, including proportional rockers and rollers Wrap around gaiter up to IP67 panel sealing Analog & CAN outputs Sealed electronics BENEFITS Comfortable for all hand sizes Mid-sized, but with a handgrip level of configuration options Compact below the panel

HR RGB: Thumbwheel with a visual feedback

EXPERT’S ADVICE With the addition of RGB LED backlighting, the HR series provides multi-color feedback. This is possible thanks to the addition of marking made by laser etching on our previously painted rocker. This can be a backlit area or a specific logo. We will be able to adapt to your application, so don’t hesitate to contact us! Christophe Moreau, Product Manager TECHNICAL FEATURES RGB light option Backlighting and detent options available Hall effect 1 million cycles IP68 sealing SIL2-compliant Single or dual analog outputs EMI/RFI shielding Return to center Safer Operation APEM adds two laser-etched light openings to the HR series to provide additional information on the operating status of the vehicle or control. This illumination option allows the driver to obtain visual feedback in addition to haptic feedback, making it safer to use. MAIN APPLICATIONS Agricultural machines Mining vehicles Construction machinerys Benefits Use in low-visibility applications Customization of the thumbwheel and the RGB LED Instant and intuitive information feedback HR RGB: Thumbwheel with a visual feedback | Apem Blog APEM's HR series thumbwheel now features laser-etched light openings for visual feedback. With RGB LED backlighting, the thumbwheel offers multi-color indicators for safer operation. Customization available.

Emergency-stop switches

Last option on the safety chain: Emergency-stop switches are one of those rare things like firefighters that you hope you never have to use. They are the safety solution for that unfortunate situation when everything else has failed.

Membrane keyboard technology

Membrane keyboard 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.

EC Compact Series: A new ultra-compact emergency-stop

A unique level of safety in an ultra-compact Emergency-stop switch

Joystick for a small boat

Navigating the marine market demands equipment that can withstand its unforgiving conditions. Constant exposure to salt water and the need for stability often require holding onto the control handles, making it essential that the joysticks on your small boat’s control panel are not only robust but also reliably precise. ed for a robust joystick essential from a small boat to full marine applications. Exposure to salt water and the occasional need to hold on to the handle for balance means that the joysticks on the control panel of your small boat must be engineered for durability and reliability.

A joystick to use all day long

In construction, forestry, or agricultural machinery, it can often be long days operators spend on the site or in the field. In these high use cases repetitive strain injury becomes a real risk and therefore optimum user comfort while operating a handle is crucial to achieve high work efficiency.

Full-sized controls for slimline designs

The world of electronic devices is growing smaller, yet demands for full-sized controls for slimline designs. Recent developments in the field of microprocessors, battery technology and antenna products mean that it is possible to create powerful computing devices that are little larger than a credit card.

Elastomeric technology

Elastomeric technology is based on silicone. The material gets compression molded into a panel design to fit the customer needs. Contact is established with snap domes or pills on a flexible or a rigid PCB.

Single speed control

Joysticks are becoming more and more complex in order to incorporate all the possibilities for which innovation in technology allows. However, there are situations where there is no reason to overdo with functionality and choosing the single speed control is the smarter choice.