Successful Recertification According To ISO 9001, 14001 & 13485

Successful Recertification According To ISO 9001, 14001 & 13485

Congratulations to our team at Hoffmann + Krippner GmbH who was able to complete this year’s certification according to ISO 9001, 14001 and 13485 with very good results! The auditors examined our processes both on site and online and found no deviations. During...
What To Do When Electronic Components Are Not Available?

What To Do When Electronic Components Are Not Available?

The entire electronics industry is struggling with material shortages. Companies everywhere are affected by shortages of electronic components ranging from ICs to displays – so are we. As a manufacturer of custom HMI solutions, we rely on the dependable procurement of...
H+K wishes you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

H+K wishes you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

With unusual challenges this year, we have achieved a great deal together with our customers. We look to the coming year with confidence and look forward to further successful joint projects. As we leave behind the exciting and hectic work days, we want to wish...
What Are The Benefits and Competitive Advantages of Smart HMIs?

What Are The Benefits and Competitive Advantages of Smart HMIs?

In our previous article in this series How OEMs Can Digitize Their Products Easily With Smart HMIs we looked at how tap2.cloud technology works and what kind of functionality it enables. But let’s face it: cloud-connected machinery and equipment is not new....
How OEMs Can Digitize Their Products Easily With Smart HMIs

How OEMs Can Digitize Their Products Easily With Smart HMIs

Is the equipment and machinery that you produce ready for the future? When manufacturers build machines, whether for use in the home or in industrial settings, users today expect smart and user-friendly functionality. With tap2.cloud we offer exactly that to OEMs....
3D Printing Experts Are Coming Together In the HP Tec Center

3D Printing Experts Are Coming Together In the HP Tec Center

When it comes to additive manufacturing, you need a partner who can help you optimize your products and develop a solution that suits your needs. HP Inc. has created a network of industry-specific 3D printing experts to advise companies on custom options, advantages...
The Psychology of User Experience and Its Impact on HMI Design

The Psychology of User Experience and Its Impact on HMI Design

In our previous post in this series, we noted that it’s key to think through how the device or human-machine interface (HMI) will be used and for what purpose. From there, designers must consider how the marriage of mechanical engineering and design engineering can...
Achieving Harmony Between Man and Machine in Design

Achieving Harmony Between Man and Machine in Design

It’s important to understand why design can have a significant impact on the development of the perfect machine – and the perfect user interface. Many product engineers approach building a new machine or device primarily from a mechanical, functional point of view....
The Possibilities of Printed Electronics

The Possibilities of Printed Electronics

Thin, lightweight and flexible – the applications are endless! With our own pastes developed in-house, we manufacture custom printed electronics solutions for every industry, including hybrid systems, printed sensors, printed strain gauges, heating foils, force...
Case Study: Exceptionally Robust Capacitive Switches

Case Study: Exceptionally Robust Capacitive Switches

Input and control systems ideal for the food processing industry – resistant to acid and other contaminants  THE REQUIREMENTS The Brabender® GmbH & Co. KG develops, produces, and markets equipment and machinery to monitor quality control and physical...
How the Coronavirus is Impacting Medical Equipment Manufacturing

How the Coronavirus is Impacting Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Image Source: © [Vadim] / Adobe Stock Medical equipment manufacturing is struggling right now, with operations and supply chains being tested in ways that they never have been. One issue is the sheer disruption to Chinese manufacturing, which ground to a near halt in...
We Create Harmony Between Man and YOUR Machine!

We Create Harmony Between Man and YOUR Machine!

We understand that input devices determine how pleasing users find your equipment and devices, and how likely they are to value the equipment. Read more about the Psychology of High-Quality Membrane Switches and Touch Screens in our blog or visit us at the...
Membrane Switch Samples Now Available Online

Membrane Switch Samples Now Available Online

Hardware and design engineers can now benefit from fully functioning membrane switches available through the H+K online shop to assist in prototyping and ensure quality and design standards satisfy and fulfill application requirements before committing to a custom...

New Management Team at H+K GmbH

Stefan Kieser took his new position as Managing Director. He follows Martin Gehrig, who devotes himself to new professional challenges after 18 years at H+K. With the new dual management of Ralf Krippner and Stefan Kieser, H+K is pursuing a new long-term strategy. The...
Updated Certification: Quality Management for Medical Technology

Updated Certification: Quality Management for Medical Technology

Once again, we are certified according to ISO 13485. Our quality management meets all of the strict requirements for the development and production of custom medical devices. For many years, we have been supplying customers in the medical industry with operating units...
Flexible Pressure Sensors in a Connected World

Flexible Pressure Sensors in a Connected World

SensoForce in the IoT An embedded pressure sensor is a smart, connected sensing device that collects pressure data and responds with some action. It is highly compatible with technologies integrated with the IoT (Internet of Things) – a wireless network of automated...
Recap of Sensors Expo 2019 and What’s Coming Up Next

Recap of Sensors Expo 2019 and What’s Coming Up Next

The Sensors Expo in San Jose, CA was once again a successful show for H+K and ROBIOTIC, finishing the first half of 2019. After a great show in Rosemont IL at the Sensors Midwest 2018, Hoffmann + Krippner and ROBIOTIC, the IoT division of the HK Group, were...
How are Printed Force Sensing Resistors (FSR) Constructed?

How are Printed Force Sensing Resistors (FSR) Constructed?

Force sensors are piezoelectric transducers that convert input mechanical forces into electrical output signals. They can measure gravitational force (weight), compression, strain, and magnetic forces. These sensors fall into two main categories: load cells and force...
Modern Applications of Flexible Force Sensors

Modern Applications of Flexible Force Sensors

The three primary functions of force sensors are to detect: Force from an applied load Rate of change of a force load over time Presence of pressure or contact They can monitor forces to ensure safe operating conditions and detect force thresholds during operation....
7 of the Most Inventive Applications for Ultrasonic Sensors

7 of the Most Inventive Applications for Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic sensors are amazing little devices. These sensors detect position, proximity, and fill level with pinpoint precision by using ultrasonic sound waves. They’ve already found their way into a huge array of uses; in fact, we’ve already written about clever...
Let’s Discuss your Sensor and IoT Connectivity Requirements at Sensors Expo 2019

Visit us at the Sensors Expo in San Jose, CA June 26-27

Get your free expo pass today and let’s discuss your sensor hardware and IoT connectivity requirements! Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. and joint venture company ROBIOTIC look forward to seeing you at the Sensors Expo and Conference in San Jose, CA June 26-27, 2019. We will...
SPRING SALE! Membrane Potentiometer Development Kit

SPRING SALE! Membrane Potentiometer Development Kit

For a limited time only, get your Sensofoil membrane potentiometer development / evaluation kit for only $50.00 (reduced from $112.24). With your purchase, we will also include a free sample of our SensoForce, a printed Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) perfect for IoT...
Spotlight: How Force Sensors Work

Spotlight: How Force Sensors Work

Force sensors are a fantastically flexible instrument. In our last article Force Sensors and Load Cells: Types and Applications, we looked at the wide array of scenarios in which force sensors and load cells can render accurate weight and force measurements, and the...
Visit us at the FA&M Conference and Expo in Miami, FL on 4/15

Visit us at the FA&M Conference and Expo in Miami, FL on 4/15

Let’s discuss your requirements for hygienic ultrasonic sensors, stainless steel enclosures and input solutions! Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. looks forward to seeing you at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo (FA&M) in Miami, FL on April 15,...
Force Sensors and Load Cells: Types and Applications

Force Sensors and Load Cells: Types and Applications

Every day, hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks might pass over a major bridge. How do engineers measure the pressures acting on the bridge from those vehicles to ensure it maintains structural integrity? Simultaneously, each of those vehicles — particularly...
What is a membrane potentiometer?

What is a membrane potentiometer?

Potentiometers have long served as key components of electrical controls as well as position sensing. However, their size and expense make traditional potentiometers inappropriate for many applications, such as flat-screen touch input devices. As the name suggests,...
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Let’s discuss your applications, hardware and connectivity requirements in person! From your team at Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc., we wish you a Happy New Year and hope your 2019 is off to a great start. Let’s take a look at the opportunities coming up this year....
How Do Membrane Switches Work?

How Do Membrane Switches Work?

Membrane switches are amazing tools for product designers looking for a cost-effective yet highly functional means of interaction between user and device. We discussed how membrane switches are constructed here. In brief, membrane switches work much like mechanical...
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

The light of the stars is only reflected in calm waters. Chinese proverb. Another eventful year comes to an end. During the holidays, we wish you peacefulness to reflect and strength to prepare for the New Year 2019. With these Holiday Greetings, we thank you for your...
Visit us at the FA&M Conference and Expo in Miami, FL on 4/15

Hoffmann + Krippner Launches New Miniature P53 Ultrasonic Sensor

The first ultrasonic sensor in a completely encapsulated, gap-free stainless-steel housing EHEDG Certified For Hygienic Equipment Designs Hoffmann + Krippner is proud to announce the availability of the new model P53-80-D18. This new compact (45mm long and 18mm...
Recap of Sensors Midwest 2018 and What’s Coming Up Next

Recap of Sensors Midwest 2018 and What’s Coming Up Next

Sensors Midwest 2018: first trade show this fall considered a success! At this year’s Sensors Midwest in Rosemont, IL, joint venture partner ROBIOTIC made its debut to the US market, sharing a booth with Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. Sensors Midwest is marketed as “the...
Spotlight: A Closer Look at Hoffmann + Krippner’s GT Technology

Spotlight: A Closer Look at Hoffmann + Krippner’s GT Technology

Sometimes it’s the little touches that make the biggest splash. Membrane switches from Hoffmann + Krippner already incorporate our world-class engineering and highest quality components to ensure premium operation and long lifespan. Then, add to that our patented GT...
How is a Membrane Switch Constructed?

How is a Membrane Switch Constructed?

Slim, flexible, and extremely customizable, membrane switches are the product designer’s perfect partner when crafting human-machine interfaces. Functionally, membrane switches work much like a mechanical switch. However, by being printed on either flat PET (a...
We build for the future in more ways than one!

We build for the future in more ways than one!

We are building a new facility in Buchen, Germany with a production area of approx. 2200 square meters in the next twelve months – an investment of 3.5 million EUR. Half of it will be designated for screen printing, giving us more than twice as much space for printed...

Visit Us at Our Trade Shows this Fall!

Sensors Midwest: October 16-17, 2018 in Rosemont, IL (Booth# 101) MD&M: Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN (Booth# 2338) IoT Tech Expo: Nov 28-29, 2018 in Santa Clara, CA (Booth# 279) We look forward to the opportunities starting in October to discuss...

5 Clever Applications for Ultrasonic Sensors

By using high-frequency soundwaves to detect the position and distance of objects, ultrasonic sensors often work in situations where other sensor types fall short. They work like echolocation in bats or dolphins; these sensors send out soundwaves (inaudible to humans)...
How Membrane Switches Can Improve Medical Device Product Design

How Membrane Switches Can Improve Medical Device Product Design

The global market for medical devices is massive. Worldwide, the market is worth nearly $400 billion (with the U.S. representing about 40% of the worldwide market). However, a large and saturated market means serious competition and rising pressures on medtech...

Understanding the Ultrasonic Sensor on a Nanoscale

Ultrasonic sensors are an indispensable technology for manufacturing industries and give companies a competitive edge by streamlining processes. When selecting an ultrasonic sensor for, there are four main characteristics that must be considered: range, resolution,...
Types of LVDTs

Types of LVDTs

LVDTs, or Linear Variable Differential Transformers, can amplify your ability to measure and monitor precise movements in equipment and industrial automation systems. Choosing an LVDT for your application can be confusing since so many types of LVDTs exist. LVDTs are...

Embedded World and other Trade Shows in Germany

We hope, your New Year is off to a great start. Let’s take a look at the opportunities coming up this year. In the first half of 2018 we already have the chance to meet personally at various trade shows. Kickoff for 2018 is the trade show embedded world, taking place...
LVDT Linear Displacement Sensors now available for purchase online

LVDT Linear Displacement Sensors now available for purchase online

H+K expands online shop for quick and easy accessibility to LVDT sensors for medical, industrial, agricultural and heavy transportation applications Hoffmann + Krippner announces a new product addition to their redesigned, user-friendly online shop. In addition to...

What is a Membrane Switch?

A membrane switch is an electrical switch that is used for turning a circuit on and off. These switches are interface utilities designed to be helpful to users by facilitating ease of communication and commands between electronic devices and the people operating them....

ILAT from Inelta: Inductive Path Sensors in Miniature Formats

The ILAT Series Miniature LVDT Sensors of Inelta provide precision measurement of position and path in the range of single-digit millimeters. The sensors of this series are available in Models ILAT 2, ILAT4 and ILAT10 for the exact measurement of ±1 mm, ±2 mm or ±5 mm...

Visit H+K at Sensors Expo & Conference 2016: Booth# 1116

Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. is looking forward to being part of Sensors Expo & Conference 2016 in San Jose, CA on June 21-23, 2016. Please visit us at booth 1116 to discuss our products and solutions. Our portfolio includes ultrasonic sensors, load cells, LVDT...

Hoffmann + Krippner Expands Product Portfolio

US and Canadian Device & System Manufacturers now have access to cutting edge German Technology for Sensing and Input Systems. Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. is proud to announce that TES Frontdesign has engaged in a joint venture with Hoffmann + Krippner as their new...

Updated Web Presence for Membrane and Polymer Potentiometers

Redesigned product pages for the H+K membrane and polymer potentiometers promise a user-friendly and informative interface. Information regarding Sensofoil and SensoInk can now be found quickly and easily with powerful images and comprehensive content. Key features,...

Successful show for H+K at Sensors Expo 2015

As in previous years, Hoffmann + Krippner exhibited at the Sensors Expo 2015. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the event was hosted in Long Beach, CA for the first time. Among over 200 companies exhibiting the latest and greatest in sensor technologies, Hoffmann +...

Visit Sensors Expo 2015: Booth# 522

Visit Sensors Expo 2015: Booth# 522 Hoffmann + Krippner, Inc. is looking forward to being part of Sensors Expo 2015 in Long Beach, CA on June 9-11, 2015. Please visit us at booth 522 to discuss our products and solutions. Our portfolio includes ultrasonic sensors,...