Waterproof PET
1990EST.
Over 3 Decades HMI Engineering Heritage
IP67/IP68
Hermetic Ingress & Salt-Mist Protection
100%
In-House Manufacturing (Zero Outsourced QC)
1,000,000+
Annual Actuation Cycles Rated Domes
Tailored Assemblies
High-Reliability Control Panels for Harsh Environments
Explore our industrial-grade printed control assemblies designed to counter salt-air oxidation, mechanical vibrations, chemical exposure, and sub-zero Arctic condensation.
Silkscreen PBT
Embedded LED Backlight
ISO9001/ROHS
IP67 Waterproof
Fast Prototyping
Conductive Silver
Custom Overlay
Vestland Maritime & Industrial Cluster
Engineering Printed Control Interfaces for Western Norway
Bergen operates as the undisputed maritime capital of Norway, housing world-class clusters in offshore energy, subsea engineering, salmon farming, and shipping. Printed control panels installed in this region face meteorological and chemical challenges rarely seen in standard industrial environments.
Offshore Marine & Dynamic Positioning
Deck instrumentation, bridge consoles, and propulsion navigation controls across ships docking in Bergen Havn demand IP67/IP68 hermetic perimeter sealing. Our panels feature specialized 3M 300LSE adhesive matrices combined with gas-impermeable Autotex XE polyester films, resisting long-term degradation from dense North Sea salt fog, high-pressure salt spray washdowns, and continuous vibrational mechanical stress.
Aquaculture & Feed Barge Automation
Pelagic and coastal aquaculture facilities across the Vestland fjords rely on automated feeding barges and biometric monitoring buoys. Our graphic overlays withstand harsh corrosive cleaning chemicals, concentrated ammonia, and organic fatty acids while preserving optical clarity across LED numeric displays and multi-layer status indication matrices, preventing false touch triggers under humid fog.
Subsea Robotics (ROV/AUV) Control Panels
For operations based out of CCB Ågotnes and Sotra servicing North Sea energy lines, operators require responsive human-machine interfaces. We build multi-actuation control panels combining snap-acting gold-plated metal domes with distinct tactile click ratios (350g–500g trip force) ensuring crisp tactile confirmation even when pilots manipulate consoles wearing heavy offshore protective gloves.
Market Intelligence
Emerging HMI Engineering Trends Across Nordic OEMs
Norwegian engineering firms are actively transitioning away from legacy bulky electro-mechanical buttons toward integrated, solid-state HMI topologies. Sourcing managers in Bergen, Fjell, and Askøy demand modern interfaces that align with strict EU and Nordic machinery directives:
1. Electrification & Green Fleet Navigation
As Vestland leads zero-emission electric ferry transit, shipboard HMIs must comply with strict low-EMI radiation standards. Our printed panels feature conductive silver-mesh and carbon-shielded grounding planes that suppress high-frequency interference generated by high-power propulsion inverters.
2. Night-Vision Bridge Illumination (LGF & Side-Emitting LEDs)
Navigating Arctic winter night schedules requires uniform, non-glare illumination. We integrate ultra-thin Light Guide Film (LGF) modules that channel light from edge-mounted micro-diodes uniformly across deadfront icons, preventing glare and preserving the night-vision adaptation of mariners.
3. Transition from Silver Ink to Etched Copper FPC
To combat micro-cracking caused by shipboard thermal cycles (-25°C to +70°C), Bergen instrumentation buyers increasingly specify flexible copper Polyimide circuits (FPC), which deliver near-zero trace resistance and enable fine-pitch SMT integration of microcontrollers and sensors directly behind the overlay.
ISO 9001:2015
Intertek Assessed OEM / ODM Facility
| Engineering Specification | Standard Commercial Grade | TAVO Marine & Nordic Industrial Grade | Operational Value for Bergen Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Substrate | Standard Polycarbonate (PC) | Autotex XE UV-Resistant Textured PET | Immune to yellowing, embrittlement, and salt spray oxidation |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C | -35°C to +85°C Continual Testing | Resists sub-zero fjord freeze and high-temperature engine bay heat |
| Contact Mechanics | Poly-Dome Carbon Print | Nickel/Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Domes | Instantaneous tactile break through offshore heavy safety gloves |
| Circuit Conductor | Standard Screened Silver Ink | Silver Ink with Carbon Overcoat or Copper FPC | Eliminates silver migration under high relative atmospheric humidity |
| Adhesive Lamination | General Acrylic Double-Sided | 3M 467MP / 468MP / 300LSE Acrylic Foam | Air-tight bonding onto powder-coated, cast aluminum, or steel chassis |
Manufacturing Advantage
Why Tier-1 Industrial Brands Partner with Us
Originating in 1990, TAVO combines thirty years of craftsmanship with advanced digital and screen printing technologies across two manufacturing hubs in Langfang and Huizhou.
100% In-House Processing
Every single manufacturing step—CAD precision drafting, laser imaging, screen exposure, cleanroom silkscreening, high-definition digital UV printing, key embossing, laser die-cutting, optical bonding, and 100% pin-to-pin testing—occurs on-site. We eliminate subcontractor margins and retain complete control over quality and timelines.
German Technical Partnership
Benefiting from deep technical cooperation with a renowned German membrane switch manufacturer, our lines deploy European production principles, automated color registration jigs, and strict tolerance standards. Our switches are selected by international heavyweights including Siemens, ABB, and Haier for mission-critical automation.
Dual-Facility Capacity & Agility
With our modern Robot Industry Port hub in Xianghe (Hebei) and a secondary manufacturing center in Huizhou (Guangdong), we safeguard supply chains from single-point disruptions. We comfortably fulfill rapid R&D functional prototypes (low MOQ) within days, scaling seamlessly to serial batches exceeding 100,000 units.
Procurement Guide
Frequently Asked Questions by Norwegian Buyers
Everything technical managers, quality directors, and purchasing teams need to know when qualifying our factory for Bergen industrial programs.
How do you handle shipping logistics and customs into Bergen, Norway? +
We provide comprehensive Incoterms including DDP, DAP, CIF (Bergen Havn), and FOB. Prototype and fast-turn production batches are air-shipped via DHL Express or FedEx directly to your facility in Vestland (typically 3–5 working days transit from our hub). For serial production, maritime container logistics to Bergen or air-freight via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) are supported with complete export documentation and EUR.1 compliance paperwork.
Are your printed panels and adhesives compliant with EU RoHS and REACH? +
Yes. Every chemical layer—including screen printing inks, conductive silver pastes, UV dielectric spacers, and 3M bonding adhesives—is 100% compliant with EU RoHS 2.0 (Directive 2011/65/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations. Full third-party Intertek and SGS chemical test reports are supplied alongside raw material certificates with every initial prototype batch.
Can you produce small pilot runs and rapid prototypes before series tooling? +
Absolutely. We understand the iterative engineering process typical of Norwegian design houses. We maintain digital UV Mimaki printing stations and laser contour-cutting machines, enabling us to manufacture functional prototypes (5 to 50 pieces) without the high initial expense or lead times of steel rule tooling. Once your design is validated, we fabricate hardened steel stamping dies for mass production.
How is ingress protection (IP67/IP68) guaranteed against sea-spray? +
We employ continuous peripheral gasket seals with closed-cell acrylic bonding tapes (such as 3M 300LSE or customized silicone gaskets) combined with internal vent channeling routed to dry interior enclosure cavities. This blocks direct seawater ingress, equalizes atmospheric pressure variations across rapid temperature shifts, and stops internal window condensation.
What CAD files and technical data are required to generate an engineering quote? +
To provide a comprehensive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) review and binding commercial offer within 24 hours, please share: 1) Vector artwork with designated Pantone or RAL colors (AI, PDF, or EPS); 2) Dimensional layout drawings with cutout tolerances (DXF, DWG, or STEP); 3) Schematic pin-out and circuit loop resistance thresholds; 4) Dome trip force and LED lighting requirements.
Can you bond the membrane switch directly onto aluminum or PCB backers? +
Yes. We frequently supply complete HMI module sub-assemblies. We fabricate CNC-machined aluminum mounting backers (anodized, brushed, or chromated) with PEM press-studs, or surface-mount components directly onto FR4 multi-layer PCBs and copper FPCs, delivering a drop-in panel ready for rapid chassis installation in your production line.
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Marine Salt-Spray & Thermal Testing
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