Case Study: Industrial Automation

Industrial Automation Flex Keypad

Engineered a rugged membrane-based human-machine interface platform with advanced flex electronics, environmental sealing, and industrial-grade reliability for programmable lubrication systems.

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01 The Challenge

Designing a rugged HMI for demanding industrial environments.

A leading global industrial technology company required a durable, weather-resistant human-machine interface for programmable lubrication systems operating in harsh industrial environments. The solution needed to withstand continuous outdoor exposure, frequent operator interaction, temperature fluctuations, moisture, dust, and vibration while ensuring reliable electrical performance, intuitive operation, and production-ready manufacturability.

Develop a durable HMI for harsh industrial applications.

Ensure reliable operation under dust, moisture, and temperature extremes.

Integrate robust flex electronics with mechanical sealing.

Enable scalable, production-ready manufacturing.

02 The Solution

Complete Membrane Flex Keypad Platform

We engineered a complete membrane flex keypad platform encompassing flex electronics, multilayer mechanical construction, environmental sealing, PCB integration, validation, and manufacturing support.

Industrial HMI Electronics

Developed a Flex PCB architecture with SMT electronics, gold finger connectivity, and optimized signal integrity for reliable field performance.

Mechanical & Environmental Design

Designed a multilayer membrane switch construction with IP67 sealing, robust stack-up, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

Validation & Manufacturing

Performed thermal cycling, reliability validation, and DFM optimization to ensure consistent quality and high-volume production readiness.

03 The Outcome

Our engineering approach delivered an industrial-grade HMI platform optimized for long-term reliability, simplified manufacturing, and dependable operation in demanding field environments.

Delivered an industrial-grade product ready for volume manufacturing.

Improved environmental reliability through robust sealing and validation.

Reduced installation complexity with an integrated HMI architecture.

Extended operational life in demanding outdoor applications.

Enabled repeatable manufacturing with production-ready design.

Improved long-term field performance through reliability-focused engineering.

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