RAFI TOUCH SOLUTIONS - TACTILE TOUCH

Touchscreens offer maximum flexibility in the design of user interfaces. However, there was one thing that traditional operating elements simply couldn’t offer for a long time: the immediate, physically perceptible feedback of a mechanical actuator.

RAFI’s TACTILE TOUCH fills exactly this gap. The technology combines mechanical operating elements with capacitive touch technology to create a unique solution with no cutouts or holes, on a completely sealed surface.

CLEAR & EFFICIENT OPERATING LOGIC

The principle is simple: Haptic on-screen operating elements are placed directly on the touch-sensitive display surface. These elements can be positioned freely, used flexibly, and labeled according to the application or context. Depending on the application, the following input elements are available:

The on-screen button is a two-stage pushbutton with touch and pressure detection. A built-in snap-action contact provides a realistic, mechanical click feel that is both familiar and precise.
The on-screen wheel guides the user’s finger along a tactile contour, enabling reliable operation without looking – an elegant alternative to machined glass surfaces
The on-screen encoder is a rotary encoder that sits directly on the touch surface and enables precise input – without any cutouts in the housing or display.
RAFI also manufactures custom components that are individually tailored to the requirements of the end application.

TACTILE TOUCH thus creates a new category of human-machine interaction: the fusion of the flexibility of a touchscreen and the tactile reliability of mechanical operating elements.

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TACTILE TOUCH

ADVATAGES AT A GLANCE

+ Tactile feedback without compromise

Integrated mechanical elements, including key switches and rotary encoders, provide a realistic tactile response right on the display.

+ Flexible positioning and adaptive user interface

On-screen elements can be placed anywhere on the touch surface and labeled based on context. Functions can be displayed depending on the situation.

+ Safe operation without looking

Tactile contours and haptic feedback make it possible to locate and use operating elements without taking your eyes off the task at hand.

+ Sealed, waterproof surface

Since no cutouts or drill holes are required, the surface remains completely sealed and watertight – ideal for harsh industrial environments, vehicles, and outdoor applications.

+ Fewer operating elements, clearer layout

The combination of touch and tactility, along with adaptive function mapping, makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of physical operating elements – without compromising operating comfort or precision.