SMK to Showcase Advanced Automotive In-Dash Displays and Connectivity Components at International CES 2017

Las Vegas, Nevada, January 5th, 2017 --- SMK Electronics, a division of SMK Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of OEM remote controls and consumer electronics components, today announced that it will introduce a new family of advanced HMI touch interface solutions, together with various connectivity components for automotive application, this week at International CES 2017 (LVCC, booth #20200, South Hall-1).

“We are excited to be introducing new automotive vision and display products at this year’s CES,” said Paul Evans, President, SMK Electronics Corporation. “Seamless switch solution and curved touch-interface displays are becoming standard in cars produced in the U.S. and across the global advanced marketplace.  Providing robust products supported by localized R&D, sales and manufacturing services, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to supply the country’s auto industry with cost-effective camera and in-dash display solutions.”

 

Advanced HMI Solution

New this week at CES, SMK Electronics will be demonstrating a variety of advanced automotive in-dash touch-panel controls including capacitive models utilizing advanced curved-surface displays, unique sensor solution using only one glass with top and bottom ITO layers, and new haptic feedback model providing a seamless, curved, illuminated switches made by corporation with Aito which is a co-development partner for ‘Piezo-electronic’ sensing technology.

Additionally, SMK will have the showcase of New Connector Components for multiple applications in Vehicle Connectivity. It shows our great capability of customized and miniaturized design support for LVDS High definition camera connector and High Speed Signal Interface connection. These family of camera connector products is fully satisfied with OEM automotive grade and IPX7/9K-rated water proof design structure.  Also, there are many variants of Fakra and HSD connector for vehicle ECUs and Antenna connectivity, and Internal Connectors family for both rigid and flexible PCB connection with automotive grade durability.

 

About SMK Electronics

SMK Electronics is the U.S. division of SMK Corporation,a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM remote controls and electronic components. With local Research & Development and Manufacturing facilities, in coordination with SMK’s R&D and Manufacturing Centers worldwide, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide the U.S. Automobile industry with technologically advanced, cost-effective vision and touch-panel solutions.  Learn more at http://www.smkusa.com/.

 

Media Contact:

Keith M. Roberts

Marketing Communications Manager

SMK Electronics | SMK-Link Electronics | Gyration

O (805) 987-6662 xt. 303 | M (805) 312-5546

kroberts@smkusa.com

 

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