Printec-DS Keyboard GmbH

Printec-DS Keyboard GmbH is a company that realises our customers’ wishes in the field of input systems.

We offer variety and expertise for all kinds applications. We afford innovative touch system solutions with application-specific design by integrating additional, individual operating elements (e.g. push-buttons with or without symbol backlighting). Built into a high-quality and robust housing made of stainless steel or plastic with optimal protection against dirt, moisture or vandalism.

We provide our customers all over the world with the best possible service – either directly from our headquarter in Germany or through one of our selected country representatives.

Silicone keyboards:

The use of silicone as the main material for keyboards brings many advantages. Silicone is an extremely flexible material that has high resistance and durability. Another advantage is its water and dirt resistance. This makes them ideal for use in environments where high hygiene is required. Additionally, silicone keyboards operate quietly compared to conventional mechanical keyboards, producing minimal noise. Furthermore, silicone keyboards offer a diverse selection of designs and colors. This allows users to customize their keyboard to their individual style and preferences.

Membranes:

All design ideas can be realized almost limitlessly with front foils and membrane keypads. We offer both embossing of the top foil and the option to combine it with a metal dome to provide the operator with additional feedback. Depending on the application, our membrane keypads can offer exactly the desired, required, and expected characteristics. The keypads or overlays are easily and cost-effectively mounted using an adhesive layer, making them relatively inexpensive to maintain. Additionally, when needed, membrane keypads can be antibacterial and very easy to clean. For the realization of your product, the overlay can be designed either through silkscreen- or digital printing. To meet the standards, our facility is certified according to EN ISO 13458.

Touch Solutions:

For the construction of touch systems as industrial PCs or control units for particularly challenging environments, we rely on a combination of various input technologies. Starting with a seamless and frameless front surface made of tempered glass or plastic, and a sealed, flush-mounted metal frame made of anodized aluminum, all the way to the individual rear panel, we offer an application-optimized system solution for all customer-specific configurable components inside the housing.
The touch integration is achieved by attaching a sensor to the back of a front glass panel or by integrating a sensor surface directly onto the printed circuit board. Thus, the operation is not performed on the sensor itself but on a wear-resistant and smartphone-like glass/plastic control surface (PCAP technology) – even with gloves. In contrast to a design with front foils as a protective surface for the touch unit, the tempered glasses processed by us can be used with a thickness of up to 20mm, providing a significant advantage in terms of robustness.

From the idea to the market launch:

You have an idea but don’t know how to implement it? We support our customers from the idea to the market launch of their product. Our sales team is available to answer commercial and technical questions at every stage of development. Our design department offers you a comprehensive service for the development and implementation of your customised input system. Production facilities in Germany and Taiwan/China ensure competitiveness and high flexibility.

Environment and Quality Management

At all stages of development, we check our results with modern measurement equipment. Our Quality management is monitored through regular internal and external audits. Our company-wide goals include the topics: Working conditions, Environmental protection, Aspects of sustainability and the highest possible Quality standards in development and production.

Above all, we are committed to manufacturing our products from environmentally friendly, and where possible, recyclable materials. We also focus on sustainability in the manufacturing process and in the selection of suppliers.