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Alegra 7-1

Joystick

Intuitive operation without moving parts

Innovative control panel for SBB toilets: technologically advanced and geared towards the future

After 30 years, SBB was faced with the task of modernizing the WC facilities in its IC coaches. The control panel for light, toilet flushing, water, soap and hand dryers was a central component of this modernization. The panel not only has to withstand extreme stresses from tens of thousands of passengers every day, but also be resistant to vandalism. In addition, operation must be intuitive and accessible for all user groups - including visually impaired people.

AGNOSTIC Joystick - Precision at micrometer level

The Agnostic joystick from Algra offers versatile, high-precision control, ideal for industry and medical technology.

Challenge: In projects that require the highest precision, such as in industry and medical technology, movements in the micrometer range must not allow any errors. Algra developed a customized joystick that optimally combines mechanics and electronics to meet these requirements.

Solution: The Agnostic Joystick is based on Algra's sensor technology and can be individually adapted to customer requirements. Highly sensitive force sensors detect even the finest movements, while the dynamic design reacts to pressure and controls the connected function accordingly.

Result: The Agnostic Joystick enables intuitive and precise control in applications with maximum accuracy. The closed surface makes it hygienic and easy to clean, even for autoclavable applications in medical technology.

Services provided by Algra:

  • Development and customization of the joystick design
  • Production according to customer specifications
  • High-precision sensor integration for error-free control
  • Hygienic, durable design, ideal for demanding environments
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The advantages at a glance

Precise control
Force sensors detect the finest movements for maximum accuracy.
Individual design
Joystick shape and mechanics can be adapted to the customer's specific requirements.
Hygienic and robust
Hermetically sealed surface, ideal for cleaning and demanding environments.
Durable and maintenance-free
Ultra-flat design with no wearing parts for long-lasting performance.

Our references

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Get in touch with us

Schneider Franz

SCHNEIDER Franz
Sales Manager Human Maschine Interfaces
f.schneider@algragroup.ch 
Mobile: +41 79 513 89 40

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What our customers say

When you head on out to the Moon, in very short order, and you get a chance to look back at the Earth, that horizon slowly curves around in upon itself, and all of sudden you're looking at something that is very strange, but yet is very, very familiar, because you're beginning to see the Earth evolve.
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When you head on out to the Moon, in very short order, and you get a chance to look back at the Earth, that horizon slowly curves around in upon itself, and all of sudden you're looking at something that is very strange, but yet is very, very familiar, because you're beginning to see the Earth evolve.
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When you head on out to the Moon, in very short order, and you get a chance to look back at the Earth, that horizon slowly curves around in upon itself, and all of sudden you're looking at something that is very strange, but yet is very, very familiar, because you're beginning to see the Earth evolve.
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With our commercial products, we supplement the input systems with additional components. We test and refine some of these in-house. This results in complete assemblies that the Algra Group manufactures to customer specifications.