Indication in the round!

andersDX has launched a new range of larger high performance circular displays of 3” and 4.2” diameter, aimed particularly at automotive, industrial and marine dashboards. The new displays complement andersDX existing range of TFT, PMOLED and OLED modules of just over 1” diameter, which are aimed at wearable applications.

Paul Hooper, Display Group Manager at andersDX said, “The new circular TFT module brings a contemporary look for the automotive and marine market as well as medical and industrial applications. Larger in size, they also offer a greater temperature range, wide viewing angle and high brightness. Usually seen as a volume production solution, we can offer circular modules with an affordable NRE and tooling cost structure for lower volume industrial applications.”

The new additions to the range of circular displays include 3.0” and 4.2” full-colour TFT modules which offer wide viewing angles, high contrast ratios and an extended temperature range of -30° to +85°C making them perfect for demanding environmental conditions.

The new larger displays complement the existing range of smaller circular TFT displays that vary in size from 1.22” to 1.38”, ideal for wearable electronics and small home appliances. AndersDX’s circular range includes a 1.3” circular AMOLED and a 1.13” PMOLED display.

Paul Hooper concluded, “With andersDX range of round TFT, AMOLED and PMOLED modules, there is no excuse not to consider a circular option should it make sense for your application. The expert design team at andersDX can also offer advice on the best technology to use and talk through custom options such as enhanced or reduced brightness, custom cover lenses or unique sizes.”

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Touchscreen solutions!

A new manufacturing partnership has been announced by Hoffmann + Krippner. It is with leading German manufacturer OKW Gehäuse GmbH.

“We are very excited about this new value-added product line in our portfolio,” says Jens Kautzor, CEO of Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc.

OKW develops and markets design-oriented plastic and aluminum enclosures and turning knobs with numerous manufacturing and finishing techniques such as mechanical processing, varnish, print and EMC coating. They offer standard units and custom designed products.

Hoffmann + Krippner can now offer complete, modular touch systems consisting of the following components and processing steps:

• Front glass with frame according to customer design
• Bonding of touch sensor with front glass (optical bonding)
• API (Application Programming Interface) and PCAP evaluation / controller
• Commercially available displays / display controllers
• Enclosures with various mounting and electrical output options
• Some models provide unused space inside of the enclosure for additional boards / components
• By combining expertise of two reputable manufacturers, H+K is now able to offer their customers a one-stop shop for touchscreen solutions with elegant and durable enclosures, reducing time and money invested by customers for product development.

The high-quality appearance of aluminum enclosures and absence of visible screws are only a few of the characteristics that make OKW enclosures an eye catcher. The enclosure portfolio by OKW offers solutions suited for wall, desk and mobile applications, and in combination with the integrated operating unit, they provide optimum functionality and individual design solutions.

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