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Snaptron to Exhibit at Design 2 Part in Novi, Michigan

Join Snaptron on June 14 and 15 for Design 2 Part in Novi, Michigan! The Greater Detroit Design-2-Part Show is the only trade show to exclusively feature exhibitors specializing in design and contract manufacturing services. Our team will be onsite to address any questions and invites you to learn about our newest metal dome switches. […]

Enhancing the User Experience: Leveraging Tactile Dome Switches for Product Design

How companies design and build products today drastically differs from a decade ago. As a result, designers and engineers have access to a wide range of materials and components, enabling them to build products with enhanced functionality and user experience. One such component that has significantly impacted product design is tactile dome switches. What are […]

How Are Metal Dome Switches Packaged

Snaptron provides several different packaging methods for metal domes. Choosing a packaging method that complements the unique requirements of your application and assembly is just as important as the product itself. Your options for packaging metal domes include loose in a jar, on polyester-adhesive sheets, in cartridges, or in pocketed reels. Each method offers unique benefits for the coveted results of your application.

Snaptron to Exhibit at MDM West in Anaheim

Explore the latest technologies in medical design and manufacturing at MDM West. Join Snaptron in Anahiem on February 7-9, for the West Coast’s largest MedTech event! Our team will be onsite to address any questions and invites you to learn about our new metal dome solutions. What MDM West Where Anaheim, CA When February 7-9, […]

A Quick Guide to Tactile Metal Dome Switches

A tactile metal dome, also known as a snap dome, is a normally open momentary contact that provides a crisp tactile feel, letting the user know the button was pressed. Metal domes offer many key advantages over other switch solutions. Low profiles and high life cycle ratings make tactile metal domes a reliable choice. With […]

Snaptron to Exhibit at the Shot Show in Las Vegas

Explore the latest technologies in the shooting, hunting, outdoor, and law enforcement industries at the Shot Show Supplier Showcase. Join Snaptron in Las Vegas on January 16-17 for the world’s largest event of this kind. Our team will be onsite to address any questions and invites you to learn more about our new metal dome […]

Snaptron’s S-Series Domes Provide the Ability to Solder in an SMT Process

Overview Snaptron’s S-Series domes are standard four-leg metal dome switches withtwo solderable tabs. The tabs allow the dome to be soldered directly to aprinted circuit board or flex circuit with a surface-mount technology (SMT)machine. Like standard tactile domes, the solder dome is a normally openmomentary contact (SPST) that provides a crisp tactile feel, letting you […]

Five Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Dome Switches

When it comes to finding the right dome switch, designers must work around standard domes’ limitations or find a custom solution. So how do you know if metal dome switches are suitable for your application? Below are five of the most frequently asked questions we get from engineers investigating dome switches as viable solutions for their products.