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

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

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.

Snaptron to Exhibit at Design 2 Part in Ohio

Join Snaptron on October 26 and 27 for Design 2 Part in Akron, Ohio! The Greater Ohio 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. […]

The Top Metal Dome Switch Suppliers

Engineers across industries choose metal dome switches due to their distinct tactile feel. You likely interact with metal dome switches in products around your environment on a daily basis. Metal domes are found in everyday consumer goods like your coffee maker, video game controller, and more sophisticated devices like aviation cockpit panels or surgical tools. […]

Snaptron Announced as a Winner of the 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

WINDSOR, CO, May 2, 2022 – Today, the Better Business Bureau of Northern Colorado named Snaptron a winner of the 2022 BBB Torch Award for Ethics. BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, a program of the BBB Foundation, recognizes organizations that demonstrate exemplary ethics as evaluated by the Torch Awards Criteria. Brett Tatman, CEO, and Chairman […]

How a Metal Dome Can Work as a Pressure Switch

Engineers often use metal domes in electronic applications. However, a lesser-known use case for metal domes is as a pressure switch. As a result, metal domes are an overlooked solution for air or water pressure switches. Still, metal domes can be a cost-effective and easy-to-use alternative for engineers designing such devices. What is a Pressure […]

Snaptron Announced as a Finalist in the 2022 Colorado Manufacturing Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Finalists  Revealed in the 2022 Colorado Manufacturing Awards Companies from across the state are vying to win top honors in the seventh annual event. An enthusiastic crowd braved snowy conditions to gather in Denver March 10 as finalists were announced in the 2022 Colorado Manufacturing Awards (CMAs). The seventh annual program recognizes […]

Snaptron to Exhibit at Design 2 Part in Schaumburg

The Greater Chicago Design-2-Part Show is the only trade show to exclusively feature exhibitors specializing in design and contract manufacturing services. So join Snaptron in Schaumburg on May 11-12 for this event! Our team will be onsite to address any questions and invites you to learn about our new metal dome switch offerings. What Design […]

Snaptron Updates Look and Announces Rebrand

The updated brand supports Snaptron’s strategic mission to provide innovative tactile switch solutions to its customers that address the shifts in switch technologies. WINDSOR, CO, February 1, 2022– Snaptron announced today the company’s rebrand to support its evolution into new switch technologies. Trusted by engineers worldwide for over 30 years, Snaptron manufactures metal dome switches, […]