Options are great for your customers because it puts them in the driver’s seat to customize a package that suits their needs exactly. As you know, not every client needs the same things. Some want the basic product while others aren’t satisfied with basic: they want all the bells and whistles. Still others settle somewhere right in between.
Custom silicone keypads, such as those offered by Si-Tech, offer clients a wide spectrum of flexible control design possibilities. When you give your customers choices, you ensure their trust in your capabilities and products.
From more comfortable operation to new technological designs, there are many ways in which modular controls can offer your customers more options.
Some Examples
The modular control you offer will depend on that particular client’s needs. In addition, control placement will vary based on the location of the machine and the surrounding space’s exact dimensions.
Here are some examples of modular options you could offer:
- A control panel that can be removed from a machine and mounted elsewhere.
- Custom-designed product with multiple control panel ports.
- Controls that are grouped differently on each layout, suited for different users. This allows frequently-used functions to be grouped together for easy access while less commonly-used controls are placed out of the way.
Increased Comfort
Modular controls have a lot to do with comfortable operation. Standard controls can be difficult to customize to each user. And in fields where multiple users are operating equipment throughout the day, such as in hospitals, ease of use and comfortable operation are imperative.
With modular controls, each operator can move the silicone keypads to their preferred location on the device. Modular controls should be able to be moved for easy access while sitting for many hours or while standing for a few minutes at a time. Again, this will depend entirely on the intended usage and industry.
For added flexibility, custom silicone keypads may be mounted on swinging arms, whereby users can move the controls through many positions rather than just fixed. For example, users can adjust for worker height or handedness. Or, they could have the option of moving controls out of the way when not needed. Essentially, each worker would have his or her own workstation customized to their exact needs.
Latest Control Designs
As new technology comes out, you’ll be able to incorporate all the latest control designs to your customers. As you speak to them, you should get to know their needs, wants, and ideas relating to the layout of their custom silicone keypad. You can even work with existing customers to redesign your products to accommodate updated needs.
Always keep a new, modular design philosophy in mind when working with clients. They should be able to purchase new custom silicone keypads to replace older designs that just aren’t meeting their changing needs any longer. Not only can they upgrade to the latest control technology, without the need to replace the entire costly machine, but you can also offer a wide range of new control options that makes their jobs easier.
In conclusion, modular construction blends the features of flexible design with the price benefits of mass production. While the core device design remains the same for all, the controls themselves are customized to each one’s needs.
Ready to learn more? Contact Si-Tech at 757-887-8488 to find out how our modular controls can offer your customers more options.
