Meet the Knob HMI Platform

Say hello to a next-level haptical user experience. Marquardt's Knob HMI platform offers virtually infinite configurability, creating unique human-machine interfaces for diverse home appliance brands globally.

We make it easy to make it yours

Knob HMI can be easily customized to create differentiated, brand-defining user experiences so you can get your household appliances into the market more efficiently and effectively.

Marquardt KNOB HMI - control element for household appliances - entry level preconfigured

High Standards

The entry-level Knob HMI is a pre-configured, IP54-rated device combining an endless rotating push dial with an integrated 49 x 35 mm LCD segment display and optional LED or OLED symbols alongside the display. The Knob is a complete, cost-effective and easily deployed solution suited to any home appliance, small or large.

Marquardt KNOB HMI - control element for household appliances - middle class plus programmable TFT display

Finer Control

The mid-tier Knob HMI adds a 320 x 320, 256-color-depth fully programmable TFT display for complex GUI design including alphanumeric and graphical elements. Change Knob A surface, customized software and the signature Marquardt haptics include ball bearing knob action and audio feedback. Additional customizations are possible.

Marquardt KNOB HMI - control element for household appliances - high level TFT display with touch function, voice control, programming, animation

A Human Touch

The high-tier Knob HMI transforms appliance operation into a brand-building experience with a fully integrated, face-filling round TFT display - surrounded by a deluxe, metalized dial. Add ambient light effects, voice control, enhanced haptics, and more. Program your own rim-to-rim GUI animations or engage our expert team.

Product Picture of Marquardt's Knob-HMI (Human Machine Interface) on a grey underground. In 2022 it ranked first in an award of the German trade magazine

Knob-HMI is Product of the year 2022

Marquardt's Knob-HMI ranked first in a yearly award of the German trade magazine "Elektronik". Every year, the journal honors innovative products of the electronics industry. In 2022 about 100 products were nominated by an expert jury. 12.000 readers selected the Knob-HMI as the winner in the category "Electromechanics & passive components".

A smart Touch for any Room

Create a common, branded user experience across your entire family of home appliances. Customize images, icons, fonts, and language to user needs.

Kitchen

HMI solutions for appliances such as ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators.
Bathroom

HMI solutions for sanitary and temperature controls.
Laundry

HMI solutions for washing machines and dryers.
Room Ambiance

HMI solutions for single room or whole house temperature control.

The Knob HMI Platform at a Glance

Marquardt KNOB HMI display - control element - HMI solution for washing machine - household appliances

Compact, modular design
Superior haptics
Familiar knob operation
Integrated display
Customizable software with expert software development support
Intuitive HMI
Common design language across appliances

Download Data Sheet Knob HMI (2 MB, PDF)

Part of a comprehensive Home Appliance Ecosystem

Marquardt technologies are part of an entire appliance control ecosystem that includes electronics, actuators, sensors, HMI and more. Unify for efficiency and enhanced operability.

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