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Rockwell Automation: Operator interface device

Rockwell Automation (Milwaukee, WI) has introduced the Allen-Bradley Zero-Force(TM) Touch Button line of operator interface devices. According to the company, this is the first interface device of its type to incorporate field-effect sensing with microprocessor technology.

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Ergonomically crafted for repetitive action needs, the Zero-Force Touch Button features a contoured surface that mimics the shape of the palm of a hand, eliminating the need to rotate hands or operate a touch button with only a single finger.

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