QODE Brisbane is Queensland’s largest Innovation and Technology gathering for entrepreneurs, investors, business executives, researchers, startups and government in Brisbane.
Brisbane Convention + Exhibition Centre, 24-25 March 2020
Come and visit us at Stand 67 and check out our latest technologies.
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The Electronex tradeshow has come and gone for another year. We would like to thank our customers for making the show such a success for us.
It was the first time that Electronex had been held in the ‘suburbs’ of Sydney, which proved to be a positive move for the show, keeping us busy for the whole two days.
We showcased our full range of interface products, from Graphic Overlays and Membrane Keypads, to Capacitive Switches and the highly-anticipated technologies around Flexible Printed Electronics, including printed proximity sensors and printed antennas.
Come and visit us at the Electronex 2018 Tradeshow in Sydney!
The team here at Reid Industrial Graphic Products are excited to be heading to Australia’s leading electronics event in September. Held in Sydney on Wednesday 5th September and Thursday 6th September, the 2018 Electronex Tradeshow is Australia’s only dedicated expo and conference for the electronics industry. Held annually, the expo alternates between Sydney and Melbourne, and this year it’s back in Sydney.
At the tradeshow, designers, managers, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and system integrators can come and discuss their specific requirements with us and see, test and compare products and solutions to help them in their business. This year, the show is promoting an advanced electronics section, which is where you will find us.
We will be showcasing our full range of interface products; including graphic overlays, membrane keypads, capacitive sensors, backlighting technologies and more. In addition to our usual products, being in the advanced electronics section of this event gives us the opportunity to showcase some of our other more technical/advanced products. These are products that we have been producing for some time, and we are excited to share them in a tradeshow environment. This includes IoT and printed electronics, and if you would like to find out a little more, here is a link to these products on our website: http://reidprinttechnologies.com.au/printed-electronics/
Would you like the details of the show, and where to find us?
What: Electronex 2018
When: Wednesday 5/9 – Thursday 6/9
Where: Rosehill Gardens Event Centre – Sydney
Find us: Reid Industrial Graphic Products – Stand B28
Times: Wednesday – 10.00 am – 6.00 pm, Thursday – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Come and meet the team, discuss your needs and have a chat about the solutions we offer. We always enjoy meeting people and of course, talking about our award-winning products. Come and say hello!
Here is a link to the tradeshow: https://www.electronex.com.au/
We are very excited to share with you that our technology has made its way over to Belgium. The product pictured is an electric vehicle charging station, one of 25 positioned along Belgium’s motorway system, linking the country’s major cities. These stations can charge two vehicles at the same time and drivers can expect to charge 80 per cent of their battery in just 30 minutes.
For this product, we have supplied a membrane switch and acrylic backing panel as the interface which, put simply, is the black part that you can see in the middle of the unit with the buttons. As you can see, the charging station is up against harsh weather conditions, in this case, snow. Worth noting is its unique liquid-cooled technology, which enables the Veefil-RT to operate in such extreme temperatures. It’s incredibly important to us that we can meet the high standards required of us by our customers. We are pleased that we can illustrate how we provide solutions for world-class technology with particularly robust specifications including the ability to withstand harsh conditions.
The charging stations within this network are easy to use and accessible to all drivers, making this project a key component of the modernisation of transport infrastructure across the EU. Being part of a project that makes it feasible for electric car drivers to travel from Scotland to Genoa in Italy or Brussels in Belgium, using public charging to support their journeys, is certainly something that we are pleased to be involved with.
Get in touch with Reid Industrial when you develop your next product
Here at Reid Industrial Graphic Products, we’re proud of our commitment to our quality management system and continuous improvement. In 2010 we were recipients of the Quality Management System 15 Year Gold Award. This award recognises of our efforts in the management of our quality systems over the past 15 years. And just last year, we achieved a significant milestone – 20 years of continual compliance to ISO 9001.
Our Director, Clem Johnson, believes that certification to ISO 9001 places us in a strong position to best serve our clients, backed by the assurance that we have quality systems in place. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on providing second-to-none products and services to our customers and we have every intention of achieving 25 years of continual compliance in 2020.
Operating on the north side of Brisbane with 18 members of staff, we produce interface products locally in our purpose-built facility. We have the ultimate blend of knowledge and industry experience, which allows us to combine various technologies with the products we design to provide a complete interface solution for our clients.
Our products are used across many industries including Air Conditioning, Mining, Water, Medical and Industrial Cooking Equipment to name a few. As far as we’re concerned, customer satisfaction is paramount. We work together with our customers to ensure that the manufacturing process and supply chain is streamlined, to achieve the best quality product possible. The finished interface can be shipped to your manufacturing facility here in Australia or abroad, ready for final product assembly.
Get in touch with Reid Industrial when you develop your next product
We are often asked about our point of difference, the difference that makes Reid Industrial stand out from the other suppliers to the printed electronics markets; the short answer is that from its inception Reid Industrial Graphic Products has always been a specialist manufacturer of interface products, somewhat of a trail blazer for new products and technologies.
We are not an importer working from a back office nor are we a Nameplate company that just makes overlay panels and membrane switches on the side, our specialty is combining the R&D, knowledge, process capability and management structures to engineer products that integrate a number of printed electronics technologies into a fully functioning plug and play device.
Yes, of course we can offer imported products, we have at our disposal some of the best suppliers in the Asian region, however our roots are with designing and manufacturing Australian made products that you simply can’t order on line. We pride ourselves in the fact that when you deal with Reid Industrial you are supported by dedicated Account Management and Customer Service Teams who are backed by experienced Design Engineers and top notch Production personnel, working from our purpose built manufacturing facility just north of Brisbane.
So whether your next project is a simple prototype label, overlay panel, or a membrane switch technology with all the backlighting technology whistles and bells, all you need to do is send us an email or pick up the phone and we will be back to you anywhere in Australia and NZ within the same day or at the latest the next working day. Check out our full product range on our website www.reidindustrial.com.au
For your next project, contact Reid Industrial Graphic Products for an obligation free quotation.
Come and visit us at the Electronex 2017 Tradeshow in Melbourne.
Where we will be showcasing our full range of Interface Products; Including Graphic Overlays, Membrane Keypads, Capacitive Sensors, Backlighting Technologies and more.
Tradeshow details:
When: Wednesday 6/9/17 – Thursday 7/9/17
Where: Melbourne Park Function Centre
Stand: C14
We’re looking forward to catching up with you at the show
One of the pleasures of being a specialist manufacturer is having the opportunity to be involved in new projects from their inception through to becoming fully functioning devices. At Reid Industrial Graphic Products we are committed to an R&D program that has over time, created new technologies that have significantly made a difference for our customers.
Over the years we have been involved in many R&D projects undertaken and brought to market; we would like to share one case study with you here.
Industry IQ, a leading electrical engineering company specialising in control systems for moving machines, required an interface device that would allow concrete truck drivers to work at the rear of the truck during darkness.
With the customer working closely with our R&D engineers, the outcome was to manufacture a flat panel membrane switch with tactile domes, backlit using SMD side shining Led’s and incorporating Reid Industrials Light Guide Film technology, for even light distribution across the panel. The project has been successfully released to market and is a win-win for both companies, developed and manufactured at our Clontarf facility.
If you have a printed electronics project that needs our R&D expertise to bring it from concept to market, don’t hesitate to contact out Account Management Team for more information on how we can help you.
For your next project, contact Reid Industrial Graphic Products for an obligation free quotation.
Why buying local is better
We have conversations quite regularly with people about buying local versus offshore suppliers and sadly, we often hear the horror stories during these conversations. Stories about incorrect products being delivered, incorrect dimensions, incorrect colours or the product not being what the person expected, and we pretty much have the same answer each time. Whilst offshore suppliers may have their benefits, in our opinion, the benefits of local supply far outweigh any benefits of using offshore suppliers. Here’s why.
Is it really local?
What we’ve found is that in many cases, people don’t actually know where their product is coming from. Just because a sales representative is based locally does not mean that their products are locally made. We’ve had too many discussions with customers where they are not properly informed, or they’re just unaware. Ask the suppliers if their product is produced locally. Make sure you know the facts.
The benefits
Local support & representation
We conduct customer visits to discuss your projects and find a solution. This means that you get to speak directly with our team, face to face, and discuss your requirements in detail. Meeting our team in person means that you know who you are talking to. After visiting your business, we have clear understanding of what you need, with no uncertainty.
Locally manufactured
We have full control over the finished product as we produce it here in our facility. This ensures that what you receive is exactly what you’re after, and if any issues arise they can be addressed quickly, easily and with a faster turnaround on delivery because we’re local. Did you know that we reinvest a minimum of 5% of our turnover into R&D Projects, allowing us to develop new products and collaborate with key customers to utilise the technology to grow their businesses.
Staff
From an ethical perspective, buying locally manufactured products supports our local community, keeping skilled Australians employed. Our staff are all highly trained, and locally based.
Cost
When buying offshore products, you need to consider the cost of freight. Furthermore, if you receive an incorrect item, or a part needs to be replaced, you’re looking at additional freight costs.
For your next project, contact Reid Industrial Graphic Products for a obligation free quotation.
Reid Industrial Graphics Product’s Capacitive Switches can be used as more than just switches. The team at Reid Industrial can help with your next project, integrate other technologies to enable the sensor to become a multi faceted product with capabilities that will stand out from you competitors. Our recent project with Australia’s largest air conditioner manufacturer, Actron Air, has enabled them to increase their product offering to reflect the growing demand for automated controls in the home air conditioning.
- Can be set to sense when your product has been picked up or moved
- Can have Built-in noise detection and filtering
- Multi-touch (Can be used for multiple touch points at the same time).
- Can be set for single tap, double tap, slide touch or rotor
- Very durable as it can be housed behind up to 6mm thick glass or other materials
- Can be combined with a buzzer or LED light for user feedback
- Incorporate proximity sensors
- Incorporate Reid Industrial Backlighting Technologies
Applications:
- Remote Control touch pads
- Gaming devices
- Security control keypads
- Home automation control panels
- Human-machine interfaces with configurable button, keypad or scrolling functions
- Single finger gesture interfaces to swipe, scroll, or double tap controls
For your next project, contact Reid Industrial Graphic Products for an obligation free quotation.
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