The circuits was designed to illustrate the different functionality of an ON-OFF electronic switch the uses a push button mechanism. Three circuits have been sampled that utilizes the push button ...

I had the opportunity last year to look at littleBits' Smart Home Kit, a collection of small electronic modules that can snap together and be used to automate otherwise ordinary appliances and gadgets ...

Why designers are rethinking their extreme reliance on touchscreens for the user interface. The features that are especially desired in tactile switches, in addition to basic contact closure/opening.

These nifty buttons come from [Marc Schömann], and they are intended to cover just about any kind of tact switches. The buttons, their cover, and the compliant bits that act as a spring can be 3D ...

Electronic devices lose energy as heat due to the movement of electrons. Now, a breakthrough in nanoengineering has produced a new kind of switch that matches the performance of the best traditional ...

There's no more satisfying feeling for a truck driver than the airbrake knob smacking the palm of your hand at the end of a grueling haul, hearing that "pshhh" of the air system and knowing that ...

Motorcycles are becoming more complex—in addition to electric versions, there's greater focus on rider security/safety. The electromechanical switch is vital in these apps to ensure tight product ...

If you are buying a new truck, you will want to check out all the new truck technology. It's over-the-top compared to previous years, which made us ask, "Are there too many buttons and switches on new ...

The minimalism trend in EVs may be over. It's a phenomenon that's taking over electric vehicles: "Screen fatigue." Drivers now traverse layers of screens to switch radio channels or turn on the heated ...