Glass control panels

For two decades, EVYTRA has been producing high-quality and highly individualized glass control panels. Always with a deep understanding of the individual needs and requirements of the people who operate a bee panel on a daily basis.


EvYTRA's glass manufacture: many advantages for your HMI project

Inhouse glass processing

We have top experts as well as state-of-the-art machines and processes with which we realize even the most demanding glass designs

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Limitless design

The unique EVYTRA design print for more design and usability with bright colors, razor-sharp contours, high contrasts and special lighting effects.

Superior functionality

Maximally intuitive and user-friendly operating systems - completely customized: As a pure touch solution or enhanced with haptics, shapes and user feedback for a significant optimization of the UX design.

Customized development

From the idea to series production - our team of experts supports you with the know-how from hundreds of successful projects.

Leading production processes

3 reasons for highest quality and exclusive designs: Our unique printing processes, our top expertise in glass processing and our many years of experience in the field of printed circuit boards.

EVYTRA Innovation Lab

For your innovation leadership - we are constantly working on new technologies and solutions in our "Area 52" lab. A large number of patents speak for us.

 

The advantages of glass control panels

Glass control panels combine elegance with hygiene: easy to clean, resistant to bacteria and extremely durable - robust, scratch-resistant and hard-wearing.
The elegant and modern look of a glass user interface makes every HMI an aesthetic highlight!

The smooth surface of the glass control panel is not only easy to clean, but also particularly hygienic as it is much more resistant to bacteria build-up. Glass is characterized by high durability - it is robust, scratch-resistant and resistant to external influences.

In addition, glass is a sustainable choice as it is 100% recyclable. With glass control panels, you benefit from a durable, aesthetic and environmentally friendly solution for your HMI applications.
Elegant design, high-quality feel, high durability and maximum hygiene. Simply the best in glass.

HMI Design with glass surface

 

Learn more about glass control panels - best in glass!

 

 

Inhouse glass processing - Precise production, innovative control panels

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Best in Glass: Glass processing

We know how to do it. Glass is a fascinating, versatile and durable raw material - and with over 25 years of experience, we have developed a deep understanding of this material.

Free contours, different edges and polishes, cuts or cut-outs - we manufacture your glass solution with passion and enthusiasm in our modern glass processing centers. Special machines and the latest technologies also enable high quality standards with the greatest possible automation at our production site in Germany.

Our employees are known for their curiosity and commitment - we are constantly pushing the boundaries of mechanical glass processing and thus support intuitive user guidance and operation.

We process all types of glass

The types of glass available on the market differ in terms of their chemical composition, production method and behavior during glass processing. Not all glass is equally suitable for every application and every type of installation.

We will be happy to advise you on which material is best suited to your requirements and design wishes.

In our glass processing department, we can also process and refine almost all available glass for the production of input systems.

Glass processing with highest precision

Our specialty: Precise edges and razor-sharp contours

Glass processing requires experience, knowledge and a great deal of sensitivity. Our employees have known the processes and machines for years.

They are actively involved in the expansion and further development of the machinery. In addition to classic CNC-controlled processes, we work with state-of-the-art laser technology. This is where the future of glass processing lies, which is why we are also expanding our capacity in 2023 and investing in further future-oriented laser systems.

For our customers, this means complete freedom for shape and contour, numerous variants for edge geometry and design as well as more options for openings. A new addition is the option of structuring the surface and thus designing specific bevels or haptic surfaces and guide aids.

For an HMI that fits seamlessly into any product, we offer:

  • Free, dimensionally accurate contour shape
  • Polished or satin-finished edge in various cut shapes
  • ground applications such as fingertip, wheel or slider
  • Free-form cut-outs for mechanical components

Design printing behind Glas - Unlimited design freedom for your HMI

Lighting control | Glass for HMIs within the Building automation sector

Maximum customization with our digital technology

After more than two years of process development in the field of digital printing, we are proud to further expand our reputation as a provider with the best print quality. This means you always have the choice between different printing processes, including their respective advantages, or even a combination of both techniques to achieve the best result.

Color gradients and elaborate structures that are based on natural materials such as wood or surfaces such as roughcast. High contrasts with sharply defined edges are standard for us with today's technology and our expertise.

Variants for the OEM business with changing logos, consecutive numbers (e.g. for hotel rooms), language variants in small quantities and even individual coding per item are now state of the art. The best example is our EVYTRA SWITCH - here, individual icons are displayed for individual rooms or scenes, with a separate logo for each building or company. Corporate design and current furnishing colors merge into a holistic design concept on request.

It's all about the right color

Normal glass and even special white glass always have a green tint. The thicker the glass, the stronger this green tint is perceived and influences the effect of the colors through the glass. Our color sommeliers are able to detect even the slightest color differences.

The inks and formulas used are adapted accordingly so that we can produce every RAL and PANTONE color true to color despite natural glass discoloration - and always the same. Even changes in color density for lighting effects such as an individual alarm symbol, a softly illuminated surface or an integrated display can be realized with our EVYTRA printing processes.

Variety of colors
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Printing behind glass - guaranteed to last!

A decisive factor for the longevity of your products and, above all, a visual advantage over plastic input systems is the durability of the colors on glass. As the design is applied to the back, it is permanently protected from external influences such as mechanical wear, chemicals or environmental influences.

This poses a challenge for the adhesion of the colors, which we have been mastering for decades. Conductive elements, components and the mechanical components required for assembly or installation exert tension or pressure on paints and glass.

What sounds simple requires extensive know-how and experience. That's why the formulas are mixed individually for each customer to suit their requirements. The colors are exposed to galvanic processes and high heat in our company - a real endurance test and quality check in advance. The components that are subsequently soldered on are bombproof - for decades. Vibrations from machines or, for example, in special vehicles, as well as strongly fluctuating framework conditions, have no influence on the reliability of the sensors.

Glass processing - for superior HMI functionality

 

Glass processing: cuts and openings
for optimum usability - haptic and acoustic feedback

Pure touch solutions or industrial PCs have decisive disadvantages depending on the environment and area of application. While tablets or displays completely lack haptic feedback and often conceal information, industrial PCs and their peripherals are susceptible to contamination and mechanical damage or wear and tear. In addition, both are often interchangeable standard solutions that are not optimally designed in terms of their geometry or HMI concept.

Structuring of the glass surface, such as cut-outs in the shape of a fingertip or a slider, provides optimum support for the operator without losing the advantages of a closed glass front.

Catchy shapes such as a wheel are both an HMI and a design element, enhancing the look and feel of the product. Special tasks require special solutions - especially in a noisy environment or when the user is dependent on blind operation, such as setting machine parameters with visual inspection. Our combination of mechanical buttons and switches paired with our smart technologies offers several advantages: Operation with clearly tactile feedback such as with a glass button with mechanical stroke, alternating illumination of individual symbols and status displays.

But classic feedback such as acoustic signals or tactile feedback can also be combined. The perfect solution for every application.

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What our satisfied customers say

I also thank you very much for the top message and your support in this matter! We appreciate this very much. Through the early delivery, you have saved us a lot of trouble with our customer!

Also, love to your colleagues in the assembly of components, who made an extra effort for us! That's what I call top customer service.

Martin Isenschmid Impact Acoustic AG, Chief Purchasing Officer

What our satisfied customers say

For this reason, I would like to thank you in advance for the super support and cooperation. As I have already informed you, I am also passing on this positive feedback internally. The entire, open communication is very exemplary and so we were able to deal with the issue quickly.

Fabio Zürn Oertli Instrumente AG, Quality assurance

What our satisfied customers say

Dear FELA team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your outstandingly fast feedback as well as the samples! A cooperation as one would wish!

Cornelius Berns Thermokon Sensortechnik GmbH, Head of Sales
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