Why Silicone Rubber Keypads Are Popular

Why Silicone Rubber Keypads Are Popular

Not all keypads are made of hard plastic. While plastic keypads have been around for decades — and you can still purchase them today — many companies have since switched to silicone rubber keypads. Like their plastic counterparts, silicone rubber keypads...

What Are Capacitive Touchscreens Made of?

Capacitive touchscreen technology is all around us. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the technology, you’ve probably used a capacitive touchscreen before. From smartphones and tablet computers to smart appliances, human machine interfaces (HMIs) and more,...
UF Researchers Propose Flexible Touchscreen Tech

UF Researchers Propose Flexible Touchscreen Tech

In recent years, there’s been a growing interest in flexible touchscreens. If a touchscreen is flexible, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that it won’t crack or otherwise sustain damage when physically stressed. Rather, it will flex. As a...
The Rise of Capacitive Smartphones

The Rise of Capacitive Smartphones

Whether you own an Android or iOS smartphone, there’s a good chance that it’s powered by capacitive touch-sensing technology. When smartphones first entered market, most of them were powered by resistive touch-sensing technology. In the years to follow,...
The Rise of Capacitive Smartphones

The Rise of Capacitive Smartphones

Whether you own an Android or iOS smartphone, there’s a good chance that it’s powered by capacitive touch-sensing technology. When smartphones first entered market, most of them were powered by resistive touch-sensing technology. In the years to follow,...