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Inside the Joystick: Wear-free 3D Hall sensors

At RAFI, we often talk about tactile buttons, ergonomic handles, and the…

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Does Generative AI Have a Place in HMI Design?

Generative AI is everywhere right now. Engineers are hearing about it in…

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The Power of One: One Brand. One Partner. One RAFI.

The news is out — Xymox is now RAFI North America. So, what does this…

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Performance Level + SAFETY TOUCH®

What is Performance Level (PL)? Performance Level is a rating used to…

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Two Meanings, One Acronym: Why “HMI” Can’t Afford to Be Ambiguous

In technical industries, precision isn’t just about engineering…

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Supplier vs. Partner

The line between supplier and partner isn’t just semantics. It’s the…

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The Power of Plug-and-Play with M12 + RAMO

What is an M12 connector? The M12 is a standardized circular connector…

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The Hidden Costs of a Bad HMI

Why does the cheapest option often becomes the most expensive? When you’re…

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Celebrating 125 Years of Innovation with RAFI

This year, RAFI celebrates an incredible milestone: 125 years of…

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Exploring the Power of Capacitive Hand Recognition

Safety is at the top of the list when it comes to industrial HMI design.…

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Celebrating 45 Years of Innovation

Our Journey Began in 1979 At Xymox, we are excited to mark our 45th…

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Shedding Light on Backlighting

“Is this thing on?” “What function is working?” “I pushed the button, did…

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Uniting for a Greener Tomorrow

A merger not only signifies a blending of technologies and talents but…

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Reimagining the Core of Interaction

Delaying foundational tasks until the eleventh hour is just par for the…

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The Next Evolution of Hybrid Interfaces

In the world of Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), the search for the perfect…

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Looking Back, Moving Forward – 2023 Highlights and 2024 Outlook

Reflecting back on the last year for Xymox, our journey through 2023…

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The History of PEDOT, from the Dark Room to the Clean Room

At Xymox, we're deeply involved in the innovative world of capacitive…

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Manufacturing: Where the Ordinary Becomes the Extraordinary

In today's fast-paced world, it's all too easy to overlook the everyday…

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Tactile Buttons on Touchscreens: FLEXSCAPE

In today's fast-paced world, where touchscreens have become ubiquitous,…

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Streamlining Operations: The Advantages of a Single HMI System Supplier

It's no secret that streamlining operations is crucial for success. One…

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