Hoffmann + Krippner GmbH & Co. KG & Co. KG
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Keys

Custom-made and durable

Buttons are among the most classic and at the same time most versatile input options. They impress with their reliability, durability, and numerous design options. Whether as a robust membrane switch, dynamic display keys, or modern capacitive button – each technology has its own particular strengths and is suitable for different areas of application.

Hoffmann + Krippner develops and manufactures customized operating solutions for a wide range of industries, from prototype to series production.

Unsere Technologien
at a glance

Every application places its own demands on haptics, design, service life, and environmental conditions. That’s why we offer various button technologies that can be optimally tailored to your requirements.

Finger presses a green illuminated button on a membrane switch

Membrane switches

Flat and durable design, individually designable and illuminable.
Illuminated display keys on an industrial control panel next to an emergency stop button

Display keys

Haptic buttons with dynamically adaptable content.
Finger operates the illuminated numeric keypad of a capacitive keyboard

Capacitive buttons

Modern touch operation without mechanical wear.
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Advantages at a glance

  • Haptic, visual, or acoustic button feedback
  • Diverse design and material options
  • Clear structure and ergonomics
  • Integrated complete solutions possible

Individually customizable

Form, function, and features are precisely tailored to your application. This results in input systems that integrate seamlessly into your products and processes.

Assembly to Solution

You determine the scope: we supply individual components and assemblies as well as complete HMI solutions, including mechanics, electronics, and software.

Development + Manufacturing

You determine the scope: we supply individual components and assemblies as well as complete HMI solutions, including mechanics, electronics, and software.

Typical Applications

Medical Technology:

Reliable device operation with tactile feedback and disinfectable surfaces

Mechanical Engineering:

Robust control panels for production facilities and glove operation

Household Appliances & White Goods:

Durable and modern operating solutions with pleasant haptics

Mobility:

Illuminated buttons with clear haptic feedback for special vehicles

Tasten-Technologien im Vergleich

Merkmal

Folientastatur

Displaytasten

Kapazitive Tasten

Bedienung

Mechanisch, mit haptischem Klick

Mechanisch, mit haptischem Klick

Berührung (Touch)

Lebensdauer

Bis zu 1 Million Schaltszyklen

Bis zu 1 Million Betätigungen

Kein mechanischer Verschleiß

Hygiene

Sehr gut, geschlossene Oberfläche

Sehr gut, geschlossene Oberfläche

Sehr gut, geschlossene Oberfläche

Ideal für

Flache Einbauhöhen

Viele Funktionen

Modernen, cleanen Look

Dynamische Tastenbeschriftung

Ja, mit Einschubstreifen

Ja, anpassbar over the air

Nein

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