Voler Systems Presents:
"Tactile Doesn’t Mean Analog:
Rethinking Digital Controls with Programmable Haptics"


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Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time/3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Online Webinar

 

Details:

Choosing a digital interface often feels like accepting a trade-off: greater flexibility at the expense of satisfying tactile control. But you can have both. This webinar will show how programmable interfaces bring digital adaptability and tactile feedback together across user interfaces, to create physical responses that elevates the user experience.
 
Join Neil Olien, President and Managing Director of The Haptics Company, and Reinhard Pollhamer, Product Management, STIWA Advanced Products, for a practical discussion of what this means for automotive, MedTech and connected devices. Explore where tactile feedback can make interaction more intuitive, how to balance usability with cost and integration, and why hardware, firmware and software must work together to deliver a convincing experience.
 
Leave with a clearer framework for bringing digital flexibility and meaningful tactile feedback together in your next product.

 

Speakers:

  • Reinhard Pollhamer, Product Management, STIWA Advanced Products
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Reinhard Pollhamer brings extensive experience in innovation and product management, spanning product strategy, development, market launch and lifecycle management. At STIWA Advanced Products, he connects market needs with engineering and production, working across internal teams and external partners to bring innovative products to market. His focus includes strengthening development processes, embedding practical tools and methods, and building a forward-looking mindset that supports successful product innovation. 

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  • Neil Olien, President and Managing Director, The Haptics Company
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Neil Olien is a seasoned entrepreneur and haptics specialist with more than 25 years of experience in engineering, product development and human-machine interfaces. His career includes 19 years at Immersion Corporation, spanning haptic design, engineering leadership and automotive product management. He now leads The Haptics Company, working with technology and manufacturing partners to bring high-quality tactile experiences to market. His focus is on connecting technical innovation with practical product integration, helping companies create more intuitive, responsive interactions between people and technology. 

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Please join Voler Systems at this insightful session on November 18th, 2026.