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December 2022

DOUBLING DOWN ON SENSOR ENCLOSURES – OKW’S NEW MINI-DATA-BOX

Demand for small, easy-to-install enclosures for sensors has grown significantly. Industry 4.0 smart factories continue to be a key driver but other growth markets include environmental technology, medical electronics, security/monitoring and IT.

So now we’ve launched new MINI-DATA-BOX sensor enclosures – doubling down after the success of our EASYTEC fast-fit housings. Both models feature cleverly designed flanges for rapid installation with either cable ties or screws. Compare them here…

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November 2022

SPECIFYING THE RIGHT PLASTIC ENCLOSURE FOR ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION

If you’re specifying a plastic enclosure for your electronic instrumentation, then you need to be sure it’ll be tough enough. Sensitive instruments need the right protection if they’re to remain accurate.

Aesthetics are crucial too. Cutting-edge instrumentation deserves an enclosure that truly reflects the high value of the electronics inside. And that enclosure has to keep looking good – even though the device may be used intensively.

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September 2022

HOW TO SPECIFY WEARABLE PLASTIC ENCLOSURES FOR PERSONAL ELECTRONICS

Wearables are a key growth area in electronics. And not just because of the popularity of smart watches. Fitness and biofeedback applications may be key drivers but they’re by no means the only markets.

Discover the ‘must-have’ and desirable technical features that set great wearable enclosures apart from the rest. Compare OKW’s BODY-CASE, MINITEC and ERGO-CASE models.

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August 2022

How To Specify The Right Tuning Knobs For Medical Electronics

Potentiometer tuning knobs for medical electronics must be highly ergonomic with secure tamperproof fixings. Options include anti-bacterial protection to help prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).

Find out how to specify the best knobs for health and wellness applications. View the four OKW knob ranges best suited to medical devices – including our latest new award-winning CONTROL-KNOBS for menu-driven electronics.

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July 2022

UPDATE YOUR ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES TO REJUVENATE YOUR PRODUCTS

Rehousing your PCBs in elegant, ergonomic new plastic enclosures is a quick, easy and cost-effective way to rejuvenate your existing products.

Breathe new life into older devices by specifying smart new enclosures for them. This is more than a makeover – it’s a great way to add real value by making your devices more advanced, more ergonomic and more robust.

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May 2022

Specifying Plastic Enclosures For Touchscreen Electronics

Touchscreens are ubiquitous these days – but housing them can still be a challenge for electronics designers. Until recently there were few dedicated standard enclosures for touch displays. But OKW’s enclosure ranges suit a broad spectrum of touchscreen applications. And our enclosures can be customised quickly and cost-effectively – even in smaller volumes.

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