Membrane Potentiometers feature analog technology.
Press Release Summary:
Protected by flexible metal bond, Sensofoil Hybrid® Membrane Potentiometers avoid dents during long periods of inactivity. Units can be integrated into membrane keyboards or front panels of devices, and actuation can be performed by person or grip. Potentiometers are suited for automotive, medical, and aviation industries, including convertible hood or electrical seat adjustment, life-saving systems, and to determine position of movable aircraft seats.
Original Press Release:
European Market Leader in Complex Input Systems Present Next Generation of Ultra-Thin Membrane Potentiometer
Peachtree City, GA (May 27, 2009) - US based German company Hoffmann + Krippner to introduce next generation of membrane potentiometer with Sensofoil Hybrid® at the 2009 Sensors Expo & Conference at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL on June 8 -10th, 2009.
H+K's potentiometer technology includes various field applications and exemplary utilizations in array of industries:
o Automotive: Sensofoil® can control and are not exclusively limited to the convertible hood or the electrical seat adjustment.
o Medical: Used in life-saving systems and technologies. Sensofoil® is used as input system (an alternative to knobs) or also to determine accurate values (i.e. within pumps or in operating tables).
o Aviation: Sensofoil® can be used to determine the position of movable business and first class seats (memory function) and is the perfect solution for input systems such as seat control units.
Not exclusively limited to the aforementioned industries, H+K's Sensofoil Hybrid® technology is also utilized in door systems, portable devices, robotic systems, as well in the food processing industry.
Protected by a highly flexible metal bond, Sensofoil® Hybrid potentiometers avoid dents during longer periods of inactivity and the temperature range is also enhanced.
Standard sizes can be delivered from stock and individual Sensofoil Hybrid® elements can be developed with customized designs, coordinated to suit the specific applications of the customers. H+K offers smaller and medium-sized runs and also offers inexpensive, flexible options and direct contact with the developer.
Development, engineering, production and inspection based on individual parameters all takes place at Hoffmann + Krippner in Germany. This can include evaluation electronics and software upon request.
Product Features:
o precise evaluation thanks to analogue technology
o can be integrated into membrane keyboards or front panels of devices
o actuation can be performed by a person or a grip
o mature technology, already in use in thousands of medical engineering applications
o compelling price/performance ratio
"Our next-generation Sensofoil Hybrid® membrane potentiometer features a technology and quality level unmatched by competitors and enables customers to replace conventional linear or rotary potentiometers which reduce the installation space. Our product is completely waterproof and offers attractive cost-saving options if compared to mechanical potentiometers," said Guido Woska, president of Hoffmann + Krippner US.
For additional information visit H+K's booth, #415 on Monday, June 8 through Wednesday June 10 or visit www.hoffmann-krippner.com. For an interview opportunity with Guido Woska, president or for high resolution photos contact Justin Cooper, PR & media coordinator at 678-519-2218 ext 304 (office) or 404-803-3006 (cell)
TECHNICAL INNOVATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
Hoffmann + Krippner is headquartered in Germany and has offices around the world including the United States. The company has a work force of over 200 and develops and produces innovative input solutions for customers in the most diverse sectors, ranging from the electronics industry, medical technology, engineering and aviation to military technology.
Hoffmann + Krippner, a pioneer in membrane keyboard technology and is a European market leader in complex input systems. Innovation and high quality have formed the basic philosophy since the company was established in 1972. As a medium-sized and family-owned second-generation-company, the production exclusively takes place in Germany. Innovative product development and the extensive know-how of the employees allow them to develop and produce comprehensive input device systems, including housing, electronics and software for a wide range of clients.
The company strengths benefit customers through a broad range of innovative top-level engineering. A long-standing expertise as a leading manufacturer of customized input devices and keyboards in Europe results in high-quality solutions for customers, world-wide.
