DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK Electronics, a subsidiary of SMK Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automotive-grade Touch Panel Products, today announced expansion of its presence in the United States with the opening of a new sales office near Detroit, Michigan. Supplying the design and manufacture of automotive vision systems, in-dash touch-panel display systems and automotive-grade connectors, SMK’s new office will service automobile manufacturers in Detroit and throughout the United States.
“We are excited to be expanding our presence to better serve our automobile manufacturing customers in the U.S.,” said Paul Evans, President SMK Electronics Corporation. “Forward- and rear-facing camera systems, along with ‘in-dash’ touch-panel displays, are becoming standard features in new automobiles; and SMK Electronics, through localized design, manufacturing and support, is well positioned to supply our U.S. customers with advanced, cost-effective vision and touch-panel control solutions.”
SMK Electronics’ Detroit office, which is located at 39209 Six Mile Road, Suite 206, Livonia MI, 48152, can be reached by telephone at 734-452-0910, or via fax at 734-293-4234.
SMK Electronics’ Automotive Solutions
SMK Electronics’ 1 Megapixel CMOS Automotive Camera produces non-compressed digital signal streaming @ 30fps, capturing a wide range of viewing angles. Ergonomically sealed and rated IP67, this advanced CMOS-based imager features a High Dynamic Range for clearer imaging, together with Dual-Pixel Structuring for improved low light performance. Camera module has compact package 30mm square, and is a qualified automotive grade component (AECQ).
Additionally, SMK Electronics supplies a variety of auto touch-panel display solutions including a Multi-Touch Pad that supports multi-point touch detection and pinch operation, a Capacitive Touch Panel with Force Feedback providing tactile user feedback, and a Touch-less Control Panel utilizing SMK Electronics’ proprietary ‘in air’ gesture-touch technology.
About SMK Electronics
SMK Electronics is the U.S. division of SMK Corporation, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of OEM remote controls, with global production of greater than 70 million units annually. With local Research & Development operations in San Diego, California, its factory in Tijuana, Mexico, and in coordination with its worldwide SMK R&D Centers and global factories, SMK Electronics is uniquely positioned to provide the automobile industry with advanced vision and in-dash control solutions. For more information, visit www.smkusa.com.
