Consumer Electronics
In the world of consumer electronics, performance, miniaturization, and reliability are non-negotiable. Whether it’s a wearable fitness tracker, a smart home device, or a next-gen gaming console, Standex Detect delivers the reed switches, sensors, and relays that make modern digital life seamless.
From Wearables to Smart Homes—We Power the Devices People Rely On
Precision Sensing for the Connected Lifestyle
Today’s consumer electronics demand miniaturized, efficient, and high-performance components that support smart features, intuitive user interaction, and energy efficiency. From wearables and smart home devices to portable tech and gaming accessories, these products require compact, reliable solutions that integrate seamlessly into sleek, space-constrained designs.
Our reed switches, sensors, and relays are engineered to meet these needs, delivering silent operation, robust signal isolation, and long-term reliability in high-volume consumer platforms.
The following are core technology applications that support safe and reliable operation in consumer electronics:
Technology Portfolio for Consumer Electronics:
- Reed Relays: Compact, high-isolation switching for signal routing and protection in wearables, smart devices, and portable electronics.
- Reed Switches & Sensors: Hermetically sealed, contactless sensing for lid closure, docking detection, and magnetic actuation in compact consumer devices.
- Hall Effect Sensors: Solid-state sensing for motion, gesture, and position feedback in smart home, gaming, and personal tech applications.
- Optocouplers: Electrical isolation and EMI protection in high-speed, miniaturized circuits for consumer-grade electronics.
- Custom Assemblies: Integrated sensor and switch solutions tailored for space-constrained, high-volume consumer platforms.
Why Choose Standex for Consumer Electronics
Standex Detect: Your Engineering Partner in Consumer Electronics
At Standex Detect, we don’t just supply components, we help bring your next big idea to life. Through our Innovate | Consult | Engineer | Deliver approach, we collaborate with consumer electronics OEMs to co-develop reed switches, sensors, and relays that meet the demands of today’s connected, mobile, and smart lifestyles.
Our approach is built on four pillars that guide every engagement:
- Innovate: Generate new ideas and technologies that support miniaturization, low-power operation, and seamless integration for next-generation consumer platforms.
- Consult: Understand client needs and product goals through open dialogue and technical intimacy, becoming a trusted extension of your design and development teams.
- Engineer: Create effective and tangible solutions through deep technical collaboration and application expertise in wearables, smart home devices, and personal electronics.
- Deliver: Ensure customer satisfaction with solutions that meet performance, quality, and delivery expectations, supporting fast-paced product launches and consumer trust.
Whether you’re designing for wearables, smart home ecosystems, personal health devices, or entertainment platforms, we bring the agility, customization, and global support needed to help you succeed in a dynamic and competitive market.
What Sets Us Apart
- Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration: Deep technical engagement from concept through launch.
- Vertically Integrated Manufacturing: Full control over quality, cost, and delivery, from core components to integrated assemblies.
- Agile Global Supply Chain: With 18 sites across 3 continents, we offer local support, redundancy, and rapid response to changing market demands.
- Custom + Standard Solutions: Whether you need off-the-shelf reliability or fully tailored innovation, we deliver both with precision and speed.
Why Consumer Electronics OEMs Choose Us
- Miniaturization Expertise: Compact, low-profile components for space-constrained designs.
- Agility & Speed: Fast response to design changes, market trends, and production scale-ups, supporting rapid innovation cycles.
- Reliability: Components tested for thermal cycling, vibration, and long-term use in demanding consumer environments.
- Scalability: From early-stage prototypes to global high-volume production.
- Innovation: Smart sensing, low-power operation, and seamless integration for next-gen connected devices.
Certified, Customizable, and Built for High-Volume, High-Performance Applications
Certifications & Compliance
We meet or exceed globally recognized standards to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our reed switches, sensors, and relays across a wide range of consumer electronics applications, from smart devices to battery-powered systems:
General Consumer Electronics:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
REACH & RoHS – Compliance with hazardous substance and environmental regulations
CE Marking – Conformity with EU safety, health, and environmental protection standards
UL Certifications – For reed switches, sensors, and relays used in consumer and industrial electronics
Battery Devices:
UL Recognized Components – Certified for use in battery-powered systems and portable electronics
Case Study
Challenge:
A medical device startup needed a low-power wake-up sensor. Their initial design used a rechargeable battery and a charging cradle with a magnet to control a normally-closed reed switch. This setup was costly and prone to failure if the device wasn’t returned to the cradle.
Solution:
Standex Detect collaborated with the startup to redesign the product. They replaced the rechargeable battery with a primary battery, eliminated the charging cradle, switched to a lower-cost normally-open reed switch, and used a magnetic fastener that also triggered the wake-up function.
Outcome:
The redesign reduced costs, improved reliability, and simplified user interaction. The optimized magnet and reed switch configuration enhanced manufacturability and performance.
