I've assembled a fairly lengthy list of U.S. and overseas keyboard
manufacturers for you. There may be others - it's a big world - but
this group will get you off to a flying start. There's no guarantee
all of them can do what you need done (not all websites are as easy to
interpret as others), but an RFI-style email to all of them should
rapidly narrow the field and give you a good idea of what costs you
can anticipate for your project.
I have numbered the companies on the list, and pulled a brief
description of their offerings directly from their websites. Here
goes:
1) Shenzhen Sunspring Technology Co., LTD specializes in the
production of computer keyboards. For five years we have been
providing supporting services to several domestic and overseas
computer manufacturers and wholesalers with our strong technical
know-how, sophisticated equipment and state-of-the-art technique.
Shenzhen Sunspring Technology Co.,LTD
Factory Location:Fang Keng Road
PingHu town
LongGang
Shenzhen,China
Tel:86-755-84686999
Fax:86-755-84686411
Postcode:518110
sunsprng@public.szptt.net.cn
http://www.chinasunspring.com/default.php
2) Dot.com provides flexible, waterproof, colored, silent keyboards.
Dot.Com
Unit 3, 1st Floor
Adj. 28/30 Parson Lane
Clitheroe
Lancs
BB7 2JP
Tel/Fax: 01200 427 700
e-mail: dot.com@europe.com
http://www.clitheroelancs.co.uk/index.htm
3) Crystal Visions Technology provides rugged and compact computer
hardware including LCD monitors, LCD touch screens, thin LCD touch
screen workstations, medical workstations, industrial computers and
small keyboards for point of care, point of sale, kiosk,
manufacturing, industrial, military and vehicle applications.
1954 Placentia Avenue, Suite 206
Costa Mesa, California 92627
1-800-669-8969
info@crystalvisions.com
http://www.crystalvisions.com/compactkeyboards.htm
4) DataCal Custom Products include customized keys, keycaps,
templates, overlays, keyboards, and mouse pads. We can manufacture
custom products for special promotions or specific software needs. We
also can manufacture custom control panel covers and faceplates, logo
stickers and other specialty products
DataCal Enterprises, LLC.
1345 N. Mondel Dd.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
800-223-0123 - 480-813-3100
Fax: 480-545-8090
http://www.datacal.com/dce/
http://www.datacal.com/dce/
5) Datadesk Technologies - we're proud to offer you our world-famous,
award-winning solutions for computing in Desktop, Education and
Handheld/Wireless marketplaces. Since 1985, we've made some of the
highest quality computer keyboards and peripherals available.
Datadesk Technologies, Inc.
Public Relations Department
10598 Valley Road NE, #100
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206-842-5480
Fax: 206-842-9219
news@datadesktech.com
http://www.datadesktech.com/
6) The DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard:
Reduce Pain
Improve Comfort
Reduce Typing Fatigue
Completely Adjust to Each User
Close Workers Compensation Claims
Offer the Lightest Key Touch on the Market
DataHand Ergonomic Keyboards
Feel the Difference
DataHand® Systems, Inc.
3032 North33rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona85017-5247
(602) 233-6000;(800)
fax: 875-7171
datahand@datahand.com
http://www.datahand.com/
7) Welcome to DS International, Inc. Here you will find all of your
Input Device needs and much more. Everything from keyboards, keypads,
adapters, drivers and information to design your own keyboard and get
it manufactured by DS International, Inc. where Custom Keyboards are
our specialty.
DS International, Inc.
5286 West Karen Drive
Glendale, Arizona 85308
(602) 548-7003
Fax: (602) 548-7004
Sales@dsi-usa.com
http://www.dsi-usa.com/
8) Electronic Keyboards, Inc. is the manufacturer of Industrial
Keyboards, Operator Stations, Industrial Computers, and Kiosks for
harsh environments with standard or custom key patterns in 1-2 weeks
with no tooling charges and no minimum order.
Electronic Keyboards, Inc.
13442 Crimson Lane, Linden
VA 22642-1704
jimbowen@electronickeyboards.com
http://www.electronickeyboards.com/
9) Fentek Industries, Inc. is your single source for custom,
standard, programmable, and ergonomic computer keyboards, computer
keys, specialized keys and keysets, custom printed keytops, keycaps,
keyboard templates, keytop and keyfront overlay labels, membrane
graphics, large print and assistive keyboards, language keytop
overlays and International language keyboards, keyboard accessories,
keyboard protectors, and custom keyboard modifications.
Fentek Industries, Inc.
470 S. Main Street, Suite G,
Post Office Box 2278
Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326 USA
800-639-0710
sales@fentek-ind.com
http://www.fentek-ind.com/
10) Focus Electronic was established in 1981. It designs,
manufactures and supports a series of top quality computer keyboards
and other PC input devices.
Focus Electronic Co., Ltd.
5F., # 306 Section 4
Chengteh Road
Taipei, Taiwan
886 - 2 - 2880. 5512
sales@focus.com.tw
http://www.focus.com.tw/
11) Genovation was formed in April 1989, and has established a
successful business in developing, manufacturing and marketing
innovative electronic products. Genovation is a world-leading
manufacturer of accessory keypads for portable computers, PDA
computers and desktop computers.Genovation designs and manufactures
specialty keyboards and terminals for Point-Of-Sale (POS)
systems.Genovation designs and manufactures custom data input devices
and micro-terminals for commercial and industrial applications and
provides a line of easily modifiable standard devices for low cost
fast turn-around.Genovation can provide full custom products to exact
customer specifications.
Genovation, Inc.
17741 Mitchell North
Irvine, CA 92614-6028
(949)833-3355
fax: (949)833-0322
Sales: (800)822-4333
Marketing & Sales: chris@genovation.com
http://www.genovation.com/
12) Input Technologies can provide full CAD services to our
customers. From the design of custom bezels utilizing our products, to
the design of complete kiosk systems, Input Technologies can assist
wiith the development of your project.
Input Technologies does not offer custom keyboarding products
directly. However, if your application absolutely demands the
production of a custom design, Input Technologies can assist you in
the preliminary data gathering stage, and provide a full introduction
to our strategic partner who specializes in custom keyboard
fabrication.
Input Technologies, LLC
110A South Sierra Madre
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3314
719-475-7223 (Main)
719-329-0357 (Fax)
info@input-tech.com
http://www.kiosk-keyboard.com/main.html
13) The Key Connection Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Custom
Keyboards, Labels, Foreign Language Keyboards, Visually Impaired
Keyboard Products, Keyboard Covers, and other Keyboard Related
Products.
The Key Connection, Inc.
437 S. Main Street, Suite #3
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
800.870.1369 (Toll Free)
928.639.1007 (Voice)
928.639.1379 (Fax)
sales@customkeys.com
East Coast Sales Office:
260 Powers Ave.
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
888.965.2660 (Toll Free)
814.965.2660 (Voice/Fax)
sales.ec@customkeys.com
http://www.customkeys.com/
14) Welcome to KeyTronicEMS, a worldclass electronics manufacturing
service provider and one of the largest independent keyboard
manufacturers.
KeyTronicEMS Corporate Headquarters
North 4424 Sullivan Road
Spokane, WA 99214
Tel: 509-928-8000
Fax: 509-927-5383
CDMsales@keytronic.com
http://www.keytronic.com/home/index.html
15) Kinesis Corporation is located near Seattle, Washington.
Incorporated in 1991, Kinesis develops, manufactures, and markets
computer input devices and accessories which increase the comfort and
productivity of serious computer users.
Kinesis Corporation
22121 17th Avenue SE, Suite 112
Bothell Washington 98021-7404
1-800-454-6374, or 425-402-8100;
sales@kinesis-ergo.com
http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/
16) SUH is able to provide custom designs for its customers due to
the presence of its excellent design staff, which is on site. All
design work is done on state of the art CAD workstations. The on site
model and tool shop is used to build prototypes and spare parts.
The well-equipped development laboratory facilitates the development
of new products as well as providing engineering support for existing
products.
Siam United Hi-Tech Ltd.
120/1-2 Moo 3, Teparak Rd.
Bangpleeyai, Bangplee
Samutprakarn 10540 Thailand
(662) 385-5133-40, 385-5804
ppisut@hotmail.com for Mr. Pisut Paisansrisin ? Marketing Mgr.
http://www.suhkeyboard.com/
17) Suncoast Digital Technology, Inc. is an experienced, custom
manufacturer of low profile, high reliability user interface keyboard
assemblies and associated electronics serving quality-conscious OEM
customers in communications, medical electronics, military
electronics, industrial controls, and computer peripheral markets.
Suncoast Digital Technology, Inc.
2310 Tall Pines Drive, Suite 240-W
Largo, FL 33771
(727) 531-6900
sales@suncoastdigital.com
http://www.suncoastdigital.com/
18) Synctronics specializes in creating custom keyboards designed to
highlight and facilitate critical software commands.
Established in 1981, we have a long history of providing keyboard
solutions for business customers around the world. We saw a need no
other company was addressing, namely giving people the ability to
customize their keyboards, and since then, we have built a solid
reputation for excellent customer service, quick turn-around and
keycaps guaranteed for the life of the keyboard.
Synctronics
980 Buenos Avenue, Suite C2
San Diego, CA 92110
(800) 444-KEYS (5397)
info@synctronics.com
http://www.synctronics.com/
19) Texas Industrial Peripherals was founded in 1989 by Steven Meyer
in an effort to provide the marketplace with a line of high quality,
innovative industrial peripherals. Texas Industrial Peripherals offers
customization for those customers in need of peripherals beyond our
standard line of products. Customizable options include controllers,
keypads, enclosures, and cables.
Texas Industrial Peripherals
P.O. Box 49182
Austin, Texas 78765
800.866.6506
(No external email address shown on website)
http://www.ikey.com/
Good luck with your venture. I hope one of the companies listed above
turns out to be "the one". If you need clarification of my answer,
please let me know. |
