Mobility

HMIs and sensor technology in the mobility industry

Whether modern cars, rugged special-purpose vehicles, comfortable airplanes or the classic train – they are all controlled by a variety of HMIs and sensors. The key is logical and intuitive communication between the driver and the vehicle. The user interface is as individual as the field of application. We develop your individual solution from robust front panels with membrane keypads to modern touch terminals and sensitive membrane sensors.

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Certified processes

With our standardized procedures and certified processes according to DIN ISO EN 9001, we continuously ensure high-quality products.

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Design + Haptics

We develop and produce both high-quality operating concepts for the automotive sector and robust HMIs for special vehicles that can be operated with gloves.

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Outdoor use

HMIs and sensors for special vehicles are often located outdoors. With individual protection and sealing concepts, our solution reliably withstands weather conditions.

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Space-saving

Thin flexible membrane switches or ultra-thin sensor foils find a place in every application. Ideal for tight spaces or applications where every gram counts.

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Robust + Safe

Especially in special vehicles, HMIs and sensors often have to reliably withstand shocks or vibrations. We advise you which technologies are suitable for your application.

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High quality surfaces

Our in-mold technology is used in vehicles where design and tightness play a major role. We combine design and function in one user interface.

Hoffmann + Krippner - Airplane First Class

Aviation

In accordance with the highest aviation safety requirements, we develop individual control elements with high-quality surfaces in metal or wood optics. Operation is optionally possible via keys with haptic feedback or light touch via touch.

Hoffmann + Krippner - Cockpit agricultural machine

Agricultural technology

For heavy tractors, we produce rugged touch systems, membrane keypads and sensors that can withstand any vibration and weather. Individual housings and interfaces round off our solution and can be integrated into your vehicle plug and play.

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Automotive

For the automotive industry, our modern and intuitive operating concepts are used in large quantities. Flat, flexible touch foils take over functions in the steering wheel and center console.

Hoffmann + Krippner - Train driver's stand

Railroad technology

We equip driver’s cabs of a wide variety of trains with robust touch screens and illuminated membrane keyboards. Our flat foil sensors can also be used to detect the position of passenger entrance doors.

Our solutions for the mobility industry

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HMI
Gehäuse
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Connctivity
Connectivity
Printed Electronics+Sensorik
Printed Electronics
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HMIs

We develop and manufacture individual HMI solutions for your vehicle. We tailor the operating elements made of flexible capacitive sensor foils, intuitive touch terminals or robust membrane keyboards exactly to your requirements.

For high-quality user interfaces, we rely on in-mold decoration. We finish common foil surfaces with a metal or wood look.

We construct operating units for more robust areas of application in a resistant manner and will be pleased to carry out corresponding tests on request.

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HMIs

We develop and manufacture individual HMI solutions for your vehicle. We tailor the operating elements made of flexible capacitive sensor foils, intuitive touch terminals or robust membrane keyboards exactly to your requirements.

For high-quality user interfaces, we rely on in-mold decoration. We finish common foil surfaces with a metal or wood look.

We construct operating units for more robust areas of application in a resistant manner and will be pleased to carry out corresponding tests on request.

Housing + carrier

For a stable installation in your vehicle, we integrate our HMI solutions into housings and carriers. We take care of the entire design, procurement and assembly of all components for you.

We develop a suitable housing concept individually or draw on the extensive standard program of our suppliers.

We use our 3D printing for plastic components with complex geometries as a perfect alternative to standard manufacturing technologies.

Connectivity

We make the mobility industry smart! control units or sensor applications with integrated NFC tags and SIM cards, we transfer your vehicles into the digital world.

You manage your vehicles online and can also provide your customers with relevant content.

With the help of the experts in our HK Technology Network, we can offer you a customized, holistic IoT solution.

Printed Electronics + Sensors

We develop and manufacture individual foil sensors for your application in the mobility industry. Our printed sensors are used to record displacement, angle and force measurements.

Due to their flexibility and flat height, our sensors can be easily integrated on curved surfaces as well as in confined spaces.

Start your project!

New development or redesign?
We are your partner from prototype to series production.

Industry know-how and successful projects in the mobility industry

Together with our customers, we have already implemented successful projects in the mobility industry.

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Operating high speed trains reliably

Mobility

Every day, more than 40,000 trains bring millions of passengers from A to B or goods to their destination. All these trains have a variety of controls and displays in a single cockpit. Together with Siemens Mobility, we equip these cockpits with customized, robust touch panels.

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Safely through ice and snow with the Pistenbully

Mobility

The modern PistenBully model series from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG covers all areas in classic winter sports. As part of a comprehensive modernization of the mechanics as well as the design, we developed and produced a central operating unit with CAN bus connection for operating the vehicle electronics and hydraulics of a snow groomer.