01/20/2010

GM Nameplate Adds Manufacturing Capability For Force Sensitive Resistors

(SEATTLE, WA, January 20, 2010) –
GM Nameplate, a leading manufacturing solutions provider, announced today that it provides custom manufacturing of Force Sensitive Resistors as a switch option for electronic devices.

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Force Sensitive Resistors allow a switch to be more than just an on/off device, measuring the pressure in a controlled and predictable way. The switch becomes a sensor of input pressure as well as an on/off device. Force Sensitive Resistors provide a switching enhancement capable of detecting varying pressure on the switch. Increased pressure causes the resistance between the layers to change in the areas of contact giving a steady change in input. For example, the harder the input, the faster a cursor moves, volume goes up, pages scroll by. The enhanced functionality of the switch allows greater use of a single input. As devices get smaller and fewer keys can fit on a device, we see this as a key offering. These inputs enable the use of Force Sensitive Resistors for medical, industrial, military and entertainment applications where determining varied pressure is needed.

“This switching technology detects physical pressure from stylus or fingertip inputs and even detects data over larger areas, such as detecting the presence of a seat occupant,” stated Steve Baker, National Sales Manager–Intaq Products, GM Nameplate Washington Division. “We are pleased to expand the lineup of custom switching options available to our customers with the addition of force sensing resistors to our existing capabilities, including touch screens, elastomeric keypads and membrane switches.”

About GM Nameplate, Inc. Established in 1954, GM Nameplate specializes in the custom design and manufacture of branding components including nameplates, decals, labels and custom panels; electronic input devices such as membrane switches, rubber keypads and touch screens; decorated and molded plastic components; value added assemblies; and large format digital graphics. GM Nameplate is recognized worldwide as a leading international manufacturer, which provides products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations every time.

GM Nameplate is a privately owned company with corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. The company employs nearly 1,000 people throughout facilities in California, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington (2), Canada and Asia (2).

For more information on custom switching options, please visit http://www.gmnameplate.com/what_we_do/switch_technologies/force_sensitiv....

Contact: Shannon Kirk, Marketing Manager