What is ISO 9001:2015?

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a quality…

FP3

The FP3 Conference took place earlier this month; 4 Xymox teammates…

Xymox, What’s in a Name?

People often ask…Xymox? How did you get the name Xymox, and what does it…

What is the Difference Between a Scratch & an Abrasion?

According to Wikipedia abrasion is: “the process of scuffing, scratching,…

Touch Sensors: Self Capacitive & Mutual Capacitive

Self-Capacitive Sensors and Mutual Capacitive Sensors……And I’m bored. Ok,…

What Should Your Lens Be Made Out of?

Lenses can be made from many materials; the important part is to choose…

You Asked, We Answered: Product Testing

Manufacturing: Proactive vs. Reactive

You've probably heard it a hundred times, "we need to be proactive, not…

Capacitive Sensors are More than a Touch Screen

Capacitive sensors are just that – a sensor that senses a change in…

Construction of a Touch Sensor

Touch sensors have a lot of layers; the order and construction of those…

You Asked, We Answered: Adhesives

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Making the Switch (from Membrane Switch to Touch Sensor)

Membrane switches are a tried and true solution but with technologies…

Touch Sensors: Capacitive vs. Resistive

As you may know that there are two different kinds of touch sensors,…

What is a Membrane Switch Connector?

The connector system used on a membrane switch or a sensor assembly is the…

Capacitive Touch Controllers

A functional touch sensor requires two things: a sensor and a controller.…

Membrane Switches: Polyester, Not Polycarbonate

Polyester is an industry standard and favored, over polycarbonate, for…

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Mind the Gap

Displays (LCDs, OLEDs, TFTs, etc.) make a lot of noise, electrical noise…

Tactile or Non-Tactile, That is the Question

You may or may not be wondering, "what is tactile and non-tactile?" - good…

Indicator Light Colors for Best UX

When backlighting is well designed and manufactured, it can create an…

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Membrane Switch: How Many Buttons are Too Many Buttons?

We posed this question (How many buttons are too many buttons [on a…