What Printec does

Printec H.T. Electronics Corp. is a privately held custom manufacturer of Human Machine Interface (HMI) components and assemblies, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Taiwan with a wholly owned US subsidiary (PRINTEC H.T. ELECTRONICS, LLC.) operating from Fullerton, California and production capacity in China. Its product portfolio spans membrane switches, capacitive and resistive touch screens, LCD/E-Paper/OLED displays, flexible printed circuits (single, double-sided, multi-layer up to six layers, and rigid-flex), silicone rubber keypads, in-mold decorating/labeling (IMD/IML), and disposable medical sensors (ECG, NMES, EMG, EEG, TENS), supported by a class 1000 clean room, in-house injection molding, OCA vacuum lamination with autoclave technology, and PCBA capabilities.

The company's business model is B2B enterprise contract manufacturing with quote-based pricing on custom-designed parts, structured around multi-year OEM supply agreements and a full turnkey service offering that spans HMI interface design, prototyping, PCB assembly, and value-added sub-assembly. Printec serves six primary verticals — medical devices, automotive, industrial, fitness equipment, appliance, and security/biometrics — with medical device manufacturing (ISO 13485:2016) and automotive (IATF 16949:2016) treated as anchor verticals. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by trade show participation (MD&M West, Design 2 Part, DMEMS, AEMS) and website-driven content marketing; there are no channel partners, retail distribution, or e-commerce channels. Named enterprise customers include Bio-Rad Laboratories, Stryker, CareFusion, Sechrist, Bosch, and Crossmatch.

Strategic positioning centers on regulated vertical specialization, vertical integration from concept through assembly, and incremental capability expansion — most recently via a July 2024 strategic partnership with Taiwan-based EDT to jointly deliver integrated display + capacitive touch + membrane switch solutions (e+P SMART INTERFACE), and ESG positioning via ISO 14064-1:2018 GHG verification obtained in October 2023. The company is self-funded with no disclosed venture capital, debt raises, or M&A activity, and operates a lean headcount of 51–100 employees across its three-country footprint.

Name

Printec

Legal name

Printec H.T. Electronics Corp.

Website

https://printec-ht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Printec is a privately held, Taiwan-headquartered custom manufacturer of Human Machine Interface components — membrane switches, touch screens, flexible printed circuits, and disposable medical sensors — serving enterprise OEMs in medical, automotive, industrial, fitness, appliance, and security markets via a fully integrated Taiwan/China/US production footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Machine Interface (HMI) Components and Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Custom membrane switches
• Human machine interfaces
• Touch screen manufacturing
• Flexible printed circuits
• Medical sensor manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom HMI Component Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of membrane switches, touch screens, flexible printed circuits, silicone rubber keypads, and related components for B2B customers with quote-based pricing.
2. Turnkey Solutions and Value-Added Assemblies: Full turnkey solutions including sub-assembly, PCB assemblies, and complete product integration services.
3. Disposable Medical Sensors: Internal manufacturing of disposable medical sensors for medical device OEMs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Printec is a custom designer and manufacturer of Human Machine Interface (HMI) products, producing membrane switches, capacitive and resistive touch screens, flexible printed circuits, silicone rubber keypads, in-mold decorated components, and disposable medical sensors. The company sells these components and turnkey assemblies directly to OEMs in medical, automotive, fitness, industrial, security, and appliance end markets under quote-based contracts.

Product overview

Printec is a custom manufacturer of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) offering a comprehensive portfolio of products including Membrane Switches, Touch Screen Technology (LCD, OLED, E-Paper Displays), Medical Sensors (ECG, NMES, EMG, EEG, TENS), Capacitive Technology, Silicone Rubber Keypads, Flexible Printed Circuits, and In-Mold Decorating (IMD/IML). The company provides full-service manufacturing with capabilities ranging from custom component production to complete turnkey solutions, including HMI design, prototyping, PCB assemblies, and value-added assemblies. Their products serve medical, fitness, industrial, appliance, security, and automotive markets, with ISO certifications for medical (ISO 13485) and automotive (IATF 16949) quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membrane Switches Custom-designed membrane switches produced as printed electronic circuits with conductive inks (silver, graphite, copper) for tactile and non-tactile on/off switching in electronic devices; supports IP67 waterproofing, embedded LED/fiber optic/EL backlighting, and EMI/RFI shielding.
• Touch Screen Technology Custom touch screen panels supporting resistive, capacitive, and projective capacitive technologies with low-reflective coatings, high light transmission, multi-touch capability, and OCA vacuum autoclave lamination in a class 1000 clean room.
• LCD Displays Standalone display products in 1.38 to 26 inch sizes with QQVGA to WSXGA resolutions, available in TFT, Mono-Chrome, OLED, and E-Paper technologies using COG, COB, and COF chip-on technologies for OEM integration.
• E-Paper Displays Reflective E-Paper display modules using electronic ink with ultra-low power consumption, high contrast, and viewability under wide lighting conditions including direct sunlight for battery-powered and always-on applications.
• Medical Sensors Disposable medical sensors covering ECG, NMES, EMG, EEG, and TENS modalities, manufactured in-house under ISO 13485 quality systems for medical device OEMs requiring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Capacitive Technology Custom capacitive touch panel solutions for human interface devices, supporting both standard capacitive and projective capacitive configurations for OEM products.
• Silicone Rubber Keypads Custom elastomeric silicone rubber keypads that are non-toxic, elastic, and long-lasting, with multi-color options, tactile feedback, and contamination-resistant construction for OEM interface applications.
• Flexible Printed Circuits Flexible printed circuits (FPC) including single-sided, double-sided, and multi-layer configurations up to 6 layers, plus rigid-flex circuits with various copper thicknesses and plating options for compact HMI designs in hostile environments.
• In-Mold Decorating (IMD) / In-Mold Labeling (IML) Custom in-mold decorated and in-mold labeled plastic components combining printed materials with injection molding for control panels, displays, bezels, covers, and housings, with optional PVD coating for EMI, ESD, and RFI protection.
• Turnkey Solutions Full turnkey manufacturing services ranging from custom component level to complete sub-assembly and product assembly, including LCD/TP integration, membrane switches, keypads, and enclosures for OEM customers.
• HMI Manufacturing Services Human Machine Interface manufacturing services including screen-printing, die-cutting, forming and embossing, assembly, inspection, and test capabilities for OEM customers.
• HMI Interface Design Engineering design services for HMI solutions using CAD/CAE tools and pre-press software to translate customer requirements into manufacturable interface designs.
• HMI Material Consultation Material consultation services to help customers select appropriate overlay materials and construction methods based on environmental, durability, and regulatory requirements for HMI products.
• PCB Assemblies Printed circuit board assembly services for flexible printed circuits and HMI components supporting OEM integration programs.
• HMI Prototyping Quick-turn prototyping services for membrane switches and other HMI products with short lead times, supporting customer design validation and pre-production engineering.
• Value Added Assemblies Value-added assembly services combining LCD/TP integration, membrane switches, keypads, and enclosures into complete, ready-to-install interface solutions for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Process controls aligned with ISO 13485 quality management system requirements for medical device manufacturing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EDT (Electronic Display Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2024Strategic partnership between EDT (display and capacitive touch module manufacturer) and Printec (membrane switches and keypads expert) to deliver state-of-the-art user interface solutions. The partnership combines EDT's advanced display and touch technology with Printec's membrane switch and keypad capabilities. Jointly launched 'e+P SMART INTERFACE' solution. EDT is based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Molex: Large incumbent manufacturer of interconnect and HMI solutions including membrane switches, capacitive touch, and FPCs. Competes with Printec for OEM sockets across automotive, medical, and industrial.
• APEM (IDEC Group): Established manufacturer of HMI switches, keypads, and control panels serving industrial, medical, and security markets. Broader portfolio but overlapping product categories.
• TE Connectivity: Global multi-billion-dollar incumbent offering HMI products, touch screens, and sensor solutions. Overlaps with Printec's product categories but operates at vastly greater scale and across far broader end markets.
• NKK Switches: Manufacturer of switches, tactile controls, and HMI components for industrial, medical, and commercial applications. Comparable in switch/keypad product lines serving similar OEMs.

Direct peers

• Nelson-Miller: Custom manufacturer of membrane switches, silicone rubber keypads, and HMI components serving medical, industrial, and appliance OEMs. Direct overlap in product portfolio and target verticals.
• Epec Engineered Technologies: Custom US-based manufacturer of membrane switches, flexible printed circuits, and value-added assemblies for OEM customers. Highly comparable in product mix, customer base (medical/industrial), and custom-build model.
• Butler Technologies: Manufacturer of printed electronics, membrane switches, user interfaces, and graphic overlays. Overlaps with Printec's core membrane switch and overlay capabilities.
• Xymox Technologies: Specialty producer of membrane switches, capacitive touch sensors, and flexible circuits. Comparable in HMI-focused niche manufacturing serving regulated industries.

Emerging players

• Graphic Electronics: Specialty printed electronics and HMI manufacturer focused on membrane switches, graphic overlays, and custom interface solutions. Comparable niche positioning with smaller scale.

Regional players

• Hoffmann + Krippner: German-headquartered specialist in membrane switches, HMI systems, and printed electronics for medical and industrial OEMs. Comparable product portfolio with European geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PrintecUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PrintecUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/printec-ht

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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