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2013

3/13/2013-Rugged Bluetooth® Keyboard Designed for Enterprise Users of iPad--iKey announces the release of the BT-80. A fully sealed, Bluetooth wireless, backlit keyboard specifically designed to be compatible with the Apple iPad.

2/1/2013-iKey® StreetCase™ Adds Keyboard, Extra Protection to Apple iPad--iKey, the leading manufacturer of rugged computer peripherals, is pleased to announce the new iKey® StreetCase™, a durable, lightweight keyboard and case designed to protect and enhance the Apple iPad. The iKey® StreetCase™ will be unveiled at the 2013 Macworld/iWorld Expo in San Francisco Jan. 31-Feb.1.

2012

11/14/2012 - New iKey® Compact Rugged Keyboard Is Ideal For Public Safety Market iKey®, the world leader in premium input devices, is pleased to announce the latest release in its ultra-compact line of full-travel keyboards. The SWB-86-TP keyboard offers users a ruggedized keyboard with a small footprint suited for high data-entry.

10/17/2012 - New Wireless, Rechargeable Keyboard is Back in Black for Industrial Applications Earlier this year, iKey®, the world’s premier innovator of rugged computer peripherals, introduced the SBW-97-TP™, the industry’s first rechargeable wireless keyboard designed for infection control. Now iKey’s most innovative and flexible user-friendly keyboard is back in black: Introducing the SBW-97-TP-BLACK™ designed with industrial applications in mind.

6/27/2012 - New Wireless Keyboard Rechargeable, Washable for Healthcare Applications  – iKey®, the world’s premier innovator of rugged computer peripherals, is proud to present the industry’s first rechargeable wireless keyboard designed for infection control. To date, the SBW-97-TP™ is iKey’s most innovative and flexible user-friendly design.

6/24/2012 - New iKey® Trackball is Rugged and Ergonomic - iKey®, the world’s premier innovator of rugged computer peripherals, is proud to present the new 50mm trackball utilizing the latest and most advanced laser tracking technology. The DP-TB-50™ is iKey’s most innovative and user-friendly trackball design to date, yet it maintains the rugged reliability that customers demand.

6/6/2012 - iKey®’s New DT-102-EX™ Line of ATEX-Approved Keyboards: - Computing in potentially explosive environments is now safer and more user-friendly with the addition of an ATEX-certified line of external keyboards into the marketplace. iKey®, a leading manufacturer of ruggedized peripherals, is proud to announce its DT-102-EX™ family of products, which is approved for use in a variety of classified hazardous locations.

3/20/2012 - Rugged Keyboard for Military Applications Features USB Hub: - iKey, a world leader in manufacturing rugged keyboards, pointing devices, and displays for military applications, introduces the SLK-880-FSR-USB-H. The SLK-880-FSR-USB-H offers many of the standard features our customers have to come to rely on in our rugged mobile keyboard line with the addition of a USB hub. Integrated directly in the case, the USB 2.0 hub makes this keyboard ideal for military applications where outlets and space are at a premium.

2/16/2012 - Ultra-Thin Keyboard is Quick to Clean: - iKey, the world leader in rugged computer peripherals, introduces its latest addition to the innovative SkinnyBoard™ line of keyboards, the SB-101. At less than half an inch in depth, the SB-101’s ultra-thin design makes it ideal for use in small spaces, vehicles, forklifts, and rackdrawers...

2/2/2012 - iKey Launches Ultra-Compact, Full-Travel, Rugged Keyboards: iKey, Ltd. the world leader in premium input devices, is pleased to announce the release of its ultra-compact line of full-travel keyboards. The WB-86 keyboard and WB-86-TP touchpad keyboard offer users a ruggedized keyboard with a small footprint suited for high data-entry, even in harsh environments..

1/18/2012 - iKey Introduces High-Bright Touchscreen Displays for Mobile Mounting Solutions: iKey, the world leader in rugged computer peripherals, is proud to introduce a new line of high-bright touchscreen displays with the IK-FPMT-12-1000 and IK-FPMT-15-1500. Designed with LED backlighting, powder coated steel housings and sleek rubber protective bezels, the 12.1-inch IK-FPMT-12-1000 and 15-inch IK-FPMT-15-1500 offer users an ultra-rugged, daylight-readable, highresolution display engineered for in-vehicle use...


2011

12/16/2011 - State-of-the-art USB Server Display Eliminatees Need for Extenders: Incorporating an industry first USB over Ethernet server, iKey, Ltd (“iKey”) introduces the FP15-PM-RJ45 as a cost-effective, simple solution to transmit video and USB signals up to 300 feet away over a Ethernet cable....

12/16/2011 - CleanLock™ makes disinfecting keyboards quick and easy: iKey, the world leader in medical-grade keyboards, introduces the new SLK-101C with a CleanLock™ that allows the user to quickly disable the keyboard functions during the cleaning and disinfection process...

11/18/2011 - Mobile Keyboard Slimmer Than A Pencil For All In-Vehicle Applications:  With an extremely shallow depth less than half an inch, iKey Peripherals’ new SB-87-TP, from the SkinnyBoard™ line, is the thinnest mobile keyboard on the market...

11/07/2011 - iKey Reveals New Full Travel Keyboard, WB-86: iKey, the world leader in rugged computer peripherals, is proud to introduce the compact WB-86 keyboard with full-travel keystroke..

11/07/2011 - iKey Slims Down With Thin New Keyboards: iKey, a leading manufacturer of rugged peripherals for over 20 years, is introducing a new slim design keyboard, the EKS-97-TP, one of the thinnest products on the market that is fully sealed and washable.

07/13/2011 - New iKey Mobile Display Operates on Single USB Cable: Manufactured to iKey’s high quality standards, the FP10-USB is a 10.4-inch flat panel display built into a slim polycarbonate case...

07/27/2011 - High Bright Rugged Flat Panel for Use in Bright Environments: iKey’s brightest line to date includes the 15.1-inch FP15-PM-HB-1700 with 1700 nits and the 17.1-inch FP17-PM-HB-1000 with 1000 nits. Both are available with optional touchscreen (FP15-PMT-HB-1700 and FP-17-PMT-HB-1000).

06/20/2011 - Wireless Intrinsically-Safe Keyboards Reduce Costs by 35 Percent: The DW-5K-IS requires three AA batteries and a USB dongle isolated from the hazardous location to operate. The DW-5K-IS features an integrated HulaPoint IITM pointing device and measures 14.97” x 6.61” x 1.91” (width-height-depth). The BT-87-TP-IS is a Bluetooth©-compatible, submersible keyboard that does not require a USB dongle if the host computer is also Bluetooth©-compatible. It needs two AA batteries for power.

06/09/2011 - E. Coli Outbreak Reminds Officials of Importance of Disinfenction: Built to iKey’s high quality standards, the DT-102-SS has an integrated touchpad, eliminating the need for an external mouse, reducing cleaning time and saving space. 

06/06/2011 - Washable Keyboard May Reduce Rising Contamination Rates: Econo-Keys, a major manufacturer of medical-grade peripherals offers computer input devices that can be disinfected to combat hospital-acquired infections...

05/03/2011 - WETKEYS Washable Keybards and Econo-Keys to offer Deep Discount on Waterproof Keyboard and Mouse Set: Econo-Keys (www.econo-keys.com), an innovative manufacturer of sealed, ruggedized keyboards for medical and industrial applications, announced today that it has partnered with WETKEYS Washable Keyboards (www.wetkeys.com), a leading supplier of washable computer keyboards, to offer Econo-Keys’ high-quality products at a significant discount to hospitals, manufacturing facilities, dental offices and other areas where infection control is a key concern.

04/25/2011 - iKey Introduces the Most Shallow Rackdrawer to Date: Designed to iKey’s high standard for durability, the new PMD-W-SK-97-TP features an ergonomic 10 degree pullout that fits perfectly into rackmount computer systems and enclosures, it can be rack mounted or panel mounted as needed.
 

2010

11/01/2010 - New Military Keyboard One of Thinnest, Most Rugged on the Market: iKey is proud to launch the TMLT-890-OEM, one of the thinnest, most rugged OEM keyboards on the market. Designed to meet MIL-STD-461E, the keyboard has excellent performance for conducted and radiated emissions, including RS103 and 200 volts/meter...

08/16/2010 - Military Peripheralst:  With over two decades of design experience, iKey is the world leader for custom military input devices. iKey has hundreds of thousands of custom military units currently deployed around the globe. From MIL-spec to NVIS, iKey has the expertise to create a custom project to fit your application...

 


Case Studies

02/09/2010 CASE STUDY: iKey Designs Customized, Wearable Keyboard for SpecOps Systems, Inc.
SpecOps Systems, Inc. designs ruggedized, miniaturized, waterproof, wearable computers which provide enhanced situational awareness of the battle space or working arena. The company contacted iKey after a military customer requested that their WC2 wearable computer feature an integrated keyboard with text-mode keys, a pointing device and LED backlighting that fit well within the WC2 design. Several models of the WC2 wearable computer with the KYB-170-OEM are now undergiong field tests in locations throughout the world. Click here for the complete case study.

10/8/2008 NEWSLETTER CASE STUDY - iKey's DP-860 Blossoms at the Dutch Flower Market
Clover Electronics, iKey's distributor in the Netherlands, was contacted by authorities at the Dutch Flower Market in May 2007 with a need for a rugged, compact keyboard solution. iKey's DP-860 keyboards were a perfect match. Over a year later, the keyboards continue to withstand the imminent spillage of food and beverages by traders in the packed flower auction houses. Download the newsletter

5/22/2008 NEWSLETTER CASE STUDY: iKey and ITS Sweeten the Job at Nestle
iKey teamed up with ITS Enclosures to produce HR kiosks for multinational packaged food company Nestle. After 18 months of heavy use by employees, the kiosks and keyboards are in great shape, and Nestle's HR team is making efficient use of its time. The project has been an all around sucess. Download the newsletter

 


Intrinsically Safe, Wireless Keyboards Cost Up To 35% Less Than Wired Models

iKey's BT-87-TP-IS and DW-5K-IS keyboards are wireless, intrinsically safe, and can save you up to 35% versus wired models. These keyboards have been Factory Mutual approved for Class I, II, and III, Division I, Groups C, D, E, F and G. They have a 30-foot RF range and work with systems in enclosures. These wireless models completely eliminate the cable, the bulkhead connectors and the barriers that are normally required for intrinsically safe keyboard products. Download File

 


iKey Keyboards in Action

iKey's rugged keyboards are integrated into various applications, including enclosures, rugged laptops, medical carts and vehicles. Click on an industry below to see photos featuring these applications and more.

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What Others Are Saying

"iKey's customer service is outstanding. When we encountered a problem with the HulaPoint, they arranged to have new ones sent out at their own expense and had them to us in one day. That's what it takes to build a good relationship. We use iKey's 5K-OEM in our Quickturn Custom Production Program because it's a great product and we can count on them to facilitate in the time we need to guarantee our services."
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