What ClickTouch does

ClickTouch NV is a Belgian designer, manufacturer, and assembler of custom Human Machine Interface (HMI) products, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Gavere, Belgium, operating as a subsidiary of the Velleman Group. The company's core offering spans two technology pillars: click technology (high-end membrane keypads, including a patented ClickTouch Dome rated for up to 6 million activations) and touch technology (capacitive keys plus resistive and PCAP touchscreens with proprietary firmware). Supporting capabilities include metal keyboards in stainless steel (IP68-rated variants), optical bonding for sunlight-readable displays, force-sensing and hover-input technology, AquaTouch wet-condition touch, Side-LED and Nano-Silver backlighting, in-house 3D printing for prototyping, and digital printing for surface customization. The full-stack "one-stop-shop" approach covers concept design, prototyping, R&D, testing, validation, electronics/mechanical/firmware engineering, production, assembly, packaging, and after-sales support.

The business model is project-based custom HMI manufacturing sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales, supported by factory visits and trade show presence (Embedded World, Advanced Engineering). End markets are dominated by industrial manufacturing, with secondary verticals in safety/fire alarm systems (EN54 compliance), medical technology, electric mobility (e-bikes), and consumer/professional electronics. Customer evidence includes Petersime (incubation equipment, relationship since founding), Specter (Belgian e-bikes), Echosens (medical), and an unnamed world-leading mobile and tower crane manufacturer. Strategic supplier partnerships reinforce capability depth: ClickTouch is one of only 13 Infineon Preferred Design Houses worldwide and serves as the strategic distributor of EETI ICs and controller boards. ISO 9001:2015 (2023-2026), REACH, and RoHS certifications underpin quality and regulatory positioning for safety- and mission-critical applications.

Name

ClickTouch

Legal name

ClickTouch NV

Website

https://clicktouch.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ClickTouch NV is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of custom Human Machine Interfaces — membrane keypads, capacitive/resistive/PCAP touchscreens, and metal keyboards — serving industrial, medical, safety, and e-mobility OEMs through a one-stop-shop model of design, prototyping, production, and after-sales support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE), SCADA/HMI Platforms (IMAGABAB), Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Membrane keyboards
• Capacitive touchscreens
• Human machine interfaces
• Industrial HMI solutions
• Embedded control panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Gavere

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom HMI Design and Manufacturing: ClickTouch generates revenue by designing, manufacturing, and assembling custom Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) tailored to customer specifications. This includes membrane keypads, touchscreens, embedded solutions, and complete integrated systems. Revenue is project-based, earned through individual customer engagements with pricing based on customization level, volume, and complexity.
2. Engineering and R&D Services: The company provides comprehensive engineering services including rapid prototyping, R&D, testing, quality control, validation, electronics/mechanical/firmware engineering, and design services as part of their one-stop-shop offering. These services support the hardware revenue stream.
3. After-Sales Support and Maintenance: Revenue generated from ongoing support services, supply chain management, warehouse logistics, transportation coordination, and quality assurance services provided after initial product delivery. They offer 100% product testing and complaint management.
4. Component and Embedded Solutions Supply: Supply of individual components (sensors, displays, PCBs) and embedded solutions to customers who may integrate them into their own products. Includes customization and personalization services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ClickTouch designs, manufactures, and assembles custom Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), including membrane keypads, capacitive and resistive/PCAP touchscreens, metal keyboards, and embedded solutions. The company operates as a one-stop-shop HMI provider, handling everything from concept and prototyping through firmware development, production, assembly, and after-sales support, with proprietary technologies such as ClickTouch Dome, Hover, AquaTouch, and Force Sensing.

Product overview

ClickTouch is a one-stop-shop provider of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) offering design, manufacturing, and assembly services. The product portfolio centers on membrane keyboards (including patented ClickTouch dome technology), touchscreens (resistive, capacitive, and PCAP with proprietary firmware), and metal keyboards (Comfortable Typing, Rugged Switching, Closed Surface variants). Supporting technologies include hover technology, force sensing (CFS), AquaTouch/TwoTouch for wet conditions, Secret-Until-Lit, SoftTouch, Side-LEDs with LGF, and Nano-Silver backlight. The company also offers embedded solutions, displays, optical bonding, 3D printing, and digital printing capabilities. As an EETI strategic partner, ClickTouch distributes EETI ICs and controller boards. All products undergo comprehensive testing (vibration, shock, climate, IP rating, saltwater) with full project support from concept through production and after-sales service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TouchPro: A fully flexible capacitive keyboard solution tailored to specific customer needs, combining XY analog touch sensor with uniform LED backlighting, glove/moisture compatibility, and CleanKey function for hygienic cleaning. Developed in partnership with Echosens for medical technology applications.
• AquaTouch (TwoTouch)
• UltraTouch
• ClickTouch Force Sensor (CFS)
• SoftTouch
• UniCTouch

Products and services

• Membrane Keyboards High-quality custom membrane keypads designed and manufactured for industrial, medical, and consumer applications, incorporating the patented ClickTouch dome for improved tactile feedback.
• Touchscreens Custom capacitive, resistive, and PCAP touchscreens with proprietary firmware for industrial, medical, and outdoor HMI applications.
• Metal Keyboards Stainless steel AISI 316L keyboards available in Comfortable Typing (IP68-rated), Rugged Switching (metal dome), and Closed Surface (embossed foil) variants for harsh and hygienic environments.
• AquaTouch (TwoTouch) Technology Advanced touchscreen technology that ensures seamless operation in wet conditions, eliminating false touches caused by rain, humidity, or moist fingers for outdoor and industrial environments.
• UltraTouch with Hover Technology Demo product combining Hover Technology (contactless screen control), capacitive multitouch, and Force Sensing Technology to provide redundancy for safety-critical environments such as medical and industrial settings.
• UniCTouch Touch Screens and Keys Touch screen and key technology solution offered as a standardized product line with technical documentation for industrial customers.
• TwoTouch Touch Technology Touch technology solution designed for outdoor and wet-condition environments, providing reliable touch input in challenging settings.
• EETI ICs and Controller Boards Cutting-edge EETI integrated circuits and controller boards distributed by ClickTouch as EETI's strategic partner and primary point of contact for firmware support.
• Embedded Solutions Advanced integrated systems combining displays, PCB designs, firmware, and connectivity tailored to specific customer product requirements.
• One-Stop-Shop HMI Solutions End-to-end HMI project management from concept through production, assembly, packaging, and after-sales support, including prototyping, R&D, validation, and engineering services.
• 3D Printing / Rapid Prototyping Service In-house 3D printing service enabling rapid prototyping of custom enclosures, finger holders for test machines, and design iterations for HMI development.
• Digital Printing Solutions Custom digital printing service for logos, text, and complex visuals on membrane keypads, graphic overlays, glass, plastic, PMMA, and other substrates without costly setup processes.
• Logo Backlight Module Fully customizable backlight module for illuminating customer logos and brand elements on HMIs and keypads.
• Qualified and Tested HMI Products HMI products validated through vibration, shock, climate, UV, IP, and saltwater testing, ready for immediate implementation in industrial, medical, and safety applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ClickTouch Dome guaranteed for up to 6 million activations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EETI (eGalax_eMPIA Technology Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationClickTouch has maintained a long-standing partnership with EETI for integrating their advanced chips into industrial projects globally. The relationship has evolved to ClickTouch becoming a distributor of EETI's ICs and controller boards, serving as the primary point of contact for firmware support. A recent visit to Taiwan strengthened this partnership, establishing ClickTouch as a strategic distributor with enhanced capabilities for seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Infineon TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationClickTouch is one of only 13 Preferred Design Houses (PDH) worldwide for Infineon across all microcontroller types. This status provides exclusive access to technical resources, extensive IC libraries, and decoding capabilities. The PDH designation ensures ClickTouch can deliver premium hardware and software expertise, helping customers select optimal ICs and fine-tune solutions with capabilities competitors cannot match.
• Blue Guide EMC LabminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClickTouch collaborates with Blue Guide EMC Lab for specialized external testing including vibration and shock tests, IP testing for water and dust resistance, saltwater testing, and dust testing. This partnership enables comprehensive product validation beyond internal capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elo Touch Solutions: Elo is a leading global manufacturer of touchscreens, touch monitors, and all-in-one touchcomputers for retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial use. It is a direct peer to ClickTouch in the touchscreen and HMI hardware space, with comparable touch technology offerings (PCAP, capacitive) and overlapping customer verticals.
• 3M Touch Systems: 3M Touch Systems (now part of Elo/TE Connectivity) historically manufactured surface capacitive and projected capacitive touch sensors and touch monitors for industrial, medical, and retail HMIs. It is a direct peer in touch technology manufacturing serving similar rugged and commercial HMI use cases.
• Touch International: Touch International designs and manufactures custom touchscreen solutions, resistive and PCAP touch sensors, and integrated display modules for industrial, medical, military, and aerospace applications. It is a direct peer to ClickTouch as a custom HMI/hybrid touch manufacturer with comparable target verticals.
• Beijer Electronics: Beijer Electronics manufactures industrial HMIs, operator panels, and HMI software (iX) primarily for industrial automation, marine, and energy. It is a direct peer in industrial HMI panels serving similar industrial customers with comparable panel PC and HMI terminal offerings.
• Red Lion Controls: Red Lion Controls manufactures HMI operator panels, industrial automation products, and networking equipment for industrial customers. It is a direct peer in industrial HMI panels, offering comparable touch-based operator interfaces used in factory automation.
• Maple Systems: Maple Systems designs and manufactures HMI touch panels, industrial panel PCs, and HMI software for factory automation, oil & gas, and food & beverage. It is a direct peer to ClickTouch as a smaller specialist HMI manufacturer serving similar industrial automation end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech is a major global industrial PC, panel PC, and IoT hardware manufacturer serving industrial automation, healthcare, and retail with a much broader portfolio than ClickTouch. It is a broad incumbent in industrial computing/HMI hardware, overlapping with ClickTouch on industrial panel PCs and embedded HMI platforms.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a major industrial automation and energy management company that offers Magelis HMIs and Harmony operator panels as part of its broader automation portfolio. It is a broad incumbent competing with ClickTouch in industrial HMI panels and operator interfaces within integrated automation systems.
• Mitsubishi Electric (HMI/Operator Panels): Mitsubishi Electric's Factory Automation division manufactures GOT HMIs and operator terminals as part of its broader industrial automation portfolio (PLCs, drives, robots). It is a broad incumbent competing with ClickTouch in industrial HMI panels, particularly in factory automation.

Emerging players

• Pyramid Technical Consultants: Pyramid Technical Consultants designs specialized HMI and control panels for medical, scientific, and industrial applications, including radiation therapy and analytical instruments. It is an emerging player that intersects with ClickTouch's medical and industrial HMI focus, particularly in highly regulated or safety-critical use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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