Custom Keyboards

Membrane switch panels

APEM designs and produces front face sealed customised keyboards for all kinds of professional applications. These keyboards are flexible (can be bonded to a backing panel) or rigid (printed circuit).

Specific features of APEM membrane keyboards :

- graphics : stylish designs using all kinds of shapes, texts and colours (tested on a spectrocolorimeter), integration of logos, integration of translucent windows for displays.
- technological and ergonomic choice : tactile feedback, custom travel and actuation force.
- finger location embossments, different sizes of keys available.
- graphics overlay materials are adapted to the environment and conditions of use : polycarbonate, polyester...

APEM can also propose integration of keyboard into the end product and offer the following options :

EMI/RFI/ESD protection,

customised and low pitch connections,

integration of LED’s and back-light

mounting on support plate,

supply of integrated sub-assemblies with displays, additional electronics...

Multifunction switch panel

APEM designs and produces customised front panel assemblies, with or without associated electronics, for industrial and military applications.

tactile feedback, sealing, lighting, legend…

software and hardware interfaces…

resistance to harsh environment : robustness of contact, reliability, underwater sealing, use of electro-optical technologies