Flexible Membrane Switches
In flexible electronics, a flexible membrane switch consists of a flexible substrate that houses all the functional components and a graphic overlay that acts as a user interface. Together, they allow for the customization of control panels, meeting both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Common substrates like polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are effective in human machine interface (HMI) applications, including household appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, and treadmills. Recent advances in material science have introduced more eco-friendly materials, leading us toward a more sustainable future.
APPLICABLE INDUSTRIES
- Consumer electronics
- Healthcare
- Home appliances
- Automotive
- Aerospace
COMMON MATERIALS
- Silver-based inks
- Copper-based inks
- Carbon-based inks
- Dielectric inks
COMMON SUBSTRATES
- Biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BOPET)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
Our white papers
Printing a Flexible Membrane Keyboard with Conductive Silver Ink and Dielectric Ink on PET
For this project, we used NOVA to print multilayer electrical circuits to make a compact, adaptable, flexible membrane keyboard.
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