Keyboards & front panels - Reliable and customized solutions for demanding environments

HMI expertise – Designed and manufactured in France

Since the acquisition in 2023 of our CIPEM HMI industrial site, located in Seynod (France), CIPEM has strengthened its expertise in human-machine interfaces (HMI), with a recognized specialization in membrane switch keypads and overlays.

This French factory combines engineering, industrialization and production, guaranteeing our customers responsiveness, technical expertise and consistent quality, from prototype to series. Membrane Switch Keypads The membrane switch keypads developed and manufactured by CIPEM IHM are designed to meet the requirements of industrial, medical, electronic and home automation environments.

Membrane Switch Keypads

The membrane switch keypads developed and manufactured by CIPEM IHM are designed to meet the requirements of industrial, medical, electronic and home automation environments.

Key strengths:

Custom design (shapes, functions, ergonomics) High electrical and mechanical reliability Excellent resistance to harsh environments (humidity, dust, UV, chemicals) Long service life (up to several million activations)

Available technologies:

Carbon, silver or metal dome contacts Embossed, flat or backlit keys LED integration, light guides, transparent windows Flexible circuits (PET, FPC)

membrane switch keypads

Front Panels & Overlays

The overlays produced by CIPEM IHM ensure both visual identity, functional readability and equipment protection.

Main features:  

High-precision printing (screen printing, pad printing, digital). Wide choice of materials (PET, PC, technical films)  

Premium finishes:

matte, glossy, soft touch, scratch-resistant UV, solvent and abrasion resistance. Front panels can be delivered alone or integrated into a complete membrane keyboard.

hard waterproof keyboard keypads

Hard Waterproof Keyboards

We offer a wide range of hardened waterproof keyboards, in silicone or stainless steel, and IP classified for the military, aeronautical, but also medical, industrial, or distribution markets. Many configuration options are available, in particular for the choice of pointer, installation, connection, or languages ​​(22 languages ​​available for the Ikey range).

Silicone Keypads

Silicone keyboards are suitable for all areas of application of printed circuits: telephony, remote controls, calculators, computer keyboards, radios, toys, musical instruments, photocopiers, and door entry systems, and are intended for all industrial sectors such as electronic banking, household appliances, instrumentation, medical, automotive, IT, home automation, etc…. They allow a higher typing speed, resist extreme temperatures (high and low), and abrasive environments, and offer a perfect seal against fluids and dust.
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