2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Precision 1W Cermet Potentiometer
An industrial equipment manufacturer approached APEX with a challenging requirement:
the development of a compact 12mm potentiometer with the following characteristics:
• Long life of 1 million cycles
• High power rating of 1W at 70°C
• Maximum ±5% resistance tolerance after durability and environmental testing
To meet these stringent specifications, APEX utilized its advanced precision cermet technology in combination with proprietary mechanical design.
The result was a customized solution that successfully fulfilled the customer's requirements.。
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ IP69K Hall Effect Rotary Switch with Integrated Pushbutton
A leading two-wheeler manufacturer was looking for a highly durable rotary switch with demanding specifications, including:
• 1.5 kg operating torque
• IP69K-certified protection against water and dust
• Integrated pushbutton
• 2 million operating life cycles
• Precise and consistent haptic detent feedback
By utilizing advanced automotive-grade Hall Effect IC technology combined with proprietary mechanical design, APEX was able to deliver a customized solution that meets these stringent requirements.
This innovative component enables our customer to enhance the user experience on their latest two-wheeler models — offering high reliability, clear tactile feedback, and long-term performance even under extreme environmental conditions.
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ IP69X Inductive Position Sensor
APEX launched an inductive position sensor to address emerging demand of vehicle and industrial application for precision position sensor. It provides features of IP69X waterproof, 10 million long life cycles, 1% linearity, and dual output features.
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ Accelerator Position Sensor
A leading vehicle manufacturer needs to integrate acceleration function into motorcycle handlebar switch. APEX developed slim accelerator position sensor powered by automotive inductive IC to meet the requirement. The sensor is dual output to meet ride-by-wire.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ Ultra-miniature Pogo-pin Connector
A smart device customer needs a very compact pogo-pin connector, while no one could supply. APEX worked with supplier to develop a world most compact 10-pin pogo connector with 3A rated current to meet customer requirement in 2-month.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣ Simplified Rotary SW
A customer demands a switch that could bear violent operation as well as low-cost. APEX worked with customer to launch a simplified rotary SW to meet the request.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Switch Module
A leading vehicle manufacturer desires switch module with CANBUS output to simplify wires, minimize power rating, and achieve two-way communication. APEX uses its profession in terms of IC firmware as well as electro-mechanical design to achieve this innovation.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ Acceleration Control Module
A leading vehicle manufacturer desires a compact, while reliable & low-cost module for acceleration. APEX uses its profession in terms of position sensing as well as mechanical design to launch a custom solution.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ Piezoschalter
A Nordic customer reported difficulties operating the metal pushbutton switch (SW) at very low temperatures. The customer required the switch to function properly at all temperatures.
Therefore, APEX chose piezo technology, which does not use a mechanical actuation mechanism and requires only light pressure to meet this requirement.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ 10X10 mm Drehcodierschalter
A leading industrial customer required a very high volume of rotary encoders, but cost reduction was not possible with the previous supplier. Within a few months, APEX entered the market as a replacement and achieved better performance in terms of haptic detent feel and rotational lifetime.
The customer was satisfied and adopted APEX switches in their new projects.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ Intrusion Switch for Server Applications
A leading server customer approached APEX to request a robust intrusion switch with a long actuation stroke, as such a switch was not available on the market at that time.
APEX developed a customized product design within 4 weeks and produced samples within 8 weeks. Mass production started within 12 weeks. Thanks to our fast and professional response, the customer gave us 100% approval thereafter.
2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ Illuminated Power Switch for Server Applications
A leading server customer approached APEX to request a robust switch that could withstand higher impact forces during assembly. The current supplier refused to improve the switch and instead asked the customer to improve their assembly process.
APEX quickly provided a solution and then developed a customized product with a thicker plastic and metal mounting plate as a long-term solution. This design later became the industry standard for servers.
