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One of the most obvious benefits of touch screen technology is its easy-to-use nature. You touch what you want to interact with, point where you want to go, and tap on what you want to open. In today’s age, where most users already interact with the touch screen in their pocket, using your solution will be intuitive, instinctive, fast and easy.

In addition to being simple and clear, touch screen technology can be engaging and interactive. It is far simpler to operate and far more intuitive and engaging than a traditional computer. In fact, they can be so engaging that many customers prefer using them to speaking to a staff member. Just watch customers lining up to use the touch screen ordering system at your local restaurant and preferring to interact with a touch screen than the staff member.

One of the clearest returns on investment for touch screen projects are in the areas of self service. Whether it is ordering food, selecting products, obtaining information, or  visualising alternatives, it can all be done quickly and efficiently on a touch screen kiosk thereby reducing the need to hire, train and pay staff members.

Touch screen technology is an effective tool for improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Users with impaired eyesight can zoom into digital signage, increase the size of text and images, and choose to have text read out loud. Similarly, those who find it difficult to use a mouse and keyboard might find a touch screen more usable. And our wheelchair accessible kiosks have been designed specifically with the input of health professionals to provide the best possible interactions for wheelchair users.

Many of our solutions are designed to be unattended or lightly attended, meaning that customers can interact with your business themselves with no (or little) staff interaction. And as our touch screens warranty covers 24 hours use, seven days a week for three years, you can be confident that  the solution will work well for you long term.

Touch screen monitors – with their flat bezel free designs and water and dust sealed screens – are easy to keep clean and sterile. This is really important in environments such as restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Our touch screens have toughened glass that is built to withstand constant physical interaction. Whilst not vandal proof, in that it won’t resist a hammer, it is designed to withstand the normal uses in rugged environments and unattended applications that cannot be withstood by other input devices. In particular, our range of industrial touch screens work in harsh conditions and through gloved hands, providing your staff with an uninterrupted workflow in manufacturing environments.

At In Touch Screens, we are able to create modern touchscreen products to suit usage within any sector. We also understand that each business has specific objectives when procuring such technology, and seek to understand those goals to deliver what our clients need on top of the general benefits.

If we can assist you with information or advice for your next Touch Screen project, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our friendly team members on 1300 557 219 today for a chat or email [email protected]

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Touch screens are the latest addition in the world of technology. It has become a new trend to work using a touching device. These light emitting diode (LED) screens considered an ideal tool for the business and for personal use. Monitors with touch screens are valuable for various reasons. However, there are few shortcomings as well that a touch screen possesses. There is a dire need to be aware of pros and cons of a monitor with a touch screen before making any investment over it.

The user needs to be very close to a monitor’s screen because he has to touch the screen for work. It would be difficult for a user to work with such monitor placed on a large desk. On the other hand, a monitor without a touch screen will allow the user to work from a distance that is bearable for the keyboard and a mouse.

The user cannot work with accuracy on a monitor with a touch screen by using his finger. There is always the need of Stylus pen for a perfect effect. It is difficult to touch the small objects with a finger but the use of a mouse and a keyboard can make it easy.

There will be enough space on the desk of the user because a monitor with a touch screen does not want any keyboard or a mouse with it. The user can easily place his food, popcorns, tea or drink on a desk without any fear of spilling anything on a keyboard or on a mouse. There is no need to replace a keyboard or a mouse because of the sloppy customers and employees.

The screen of monitors gets dirty due to the continuous touching with the greasy and moist fingers. Luckily, touch screens consist of a glass or a similar material that is the reason it is very easy to clean the monitor having a touch screen as compared to a traditional monitor.

The users can easily work with a monitor that possesses a touch screen. There is no need for any prior training. Even a beginner can use it without any hurdle. It is user-friendly. There is a need for less concentration while using a touch screen as compared to a keyboard and a mouse. On the contrary, the user of a regular monitor has to go for prior training for a better understanding of the system.

Touch screens are handy for the users having some physical impairment while it is difficult for them to work with a mouse and a keyboard. For instance, a person with arthritis can face difficulty in operating a mouse and typing with a keyboard.

Touchscreen technologies have improved immensely over the past decade. They offer a host of benefits for businesses that require building directories and wayfinding assistance, and that want to provide information or self-service options for employees, guests, and customers.

It is easy to add more digital signage throughout your property and tailor each touchscreen directory for specific purposes or functions. For instance, in a multi-practice healthcare facility, you could have one touchscreen in the main lobby area for patients to use to locate their physician’s office.

Within each physician’s office, you could have other video displays/touchscreens on which patients could watch content or utilize various apps while they are waiting to see their doctor. Did you know people perceive wait times to be thirty to fifty percent less than they actually are when there are touchscreens and video displays in use?

Touchscreens are very user-friendly, even when that person has a physical disability. For example, a person with arthritis can still easily “tap” the screen while using a wayfinding directory to locate a store, doctor’s office, or another place of business they want to visit. Screen displays can also be adjusted for those with visual impairments, so the text and images are made larger, temporarily, to accommodate this individual.

Most people are already familiar with how to use touchscreen technologies because their smartphones and tablet devices are touchscreens. There is only a small learning curve for someone who might not be too familiar with touchscreens. You just tap the screen while looking for the information you require. Some displays can also be configured to allow a person to search using an onscreen keyboard.

Touchscreens are flat-paneled devices, much like today’s televisions. They are lightweight and thin and do not take up much space to install. Even the large digital display kiosks you find in malls take up less space than those bulky square-shaped “old-school” directories. Not to mention, they tend to use less energy compared to conventional back-lit directories.

In addition to wayfinding information, our touchscreen displays can provide a great deal of information that will make your business a welcoming environment for your clients and customers. Our devices are able to display headline news, current local weather, even traffic conditions. The possibilities are nearly endless.

With touchscreen technologies, people are able to accomplish desired tasks by as much as 20% faster. If Search is enabled, they just enter the name of the business and know right away where it is located within the building. They could even be provided with onscreen directions to know which way is the most efficient to get there.

Touchscreens will also be touched a lot throughout the day. Getting rid of all those fingerprints and smudges is easy to do with an approved screen cleaner. You just spray it on and wipe with a soft cloth. This is essentially the only “housekeeping” type of maintenance they require once they are installed, other than a quick dusting on the tops and sides.

Touchscreen directories can be used in both indoor and outdoor locations. For outdoor areas, however, special types of hardware may be necessary to protect the display from the elements and help ensure proper operating conditions.

As you can see, there are many benefits your business could gain by using touchscreen technologies and displays. Touchscreens come in all different sizes, from small ones you can use in elevators to huge display panels you can mount to the wall or have installed as their own stand-alone display kiosks.

With the number of apps and customizations currently available, and continuing to expand and grow, there really is no limit to how you could use touchscreen and electronic directories in your business.

You interact with a touch screen monitor constantly throughout your daily life. You will see them in cell phones, ATM’s, kiosks, ticket vending machines, manufacturing plants and more. All of these use touch panels to enable the user to interact with a computer or device without the use of a keyboard or mouse. But did you know there are several uniquely different types of Touch Screens? The five most common types of touch screen are: 5-Wire Resistive, Surface Capacitive touch, Projected Capacitive (P-Cap), SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave), and IR (Infrared).

We are often asked “How does a touch screen monitor work?” A touch screen basically replaces the functionality of a keyboard and mouse. Below is a basic description of 5 types of touch screen monitor technology. The advantages and disadvantages of type of touch screen will help you decide which type touchscreen is most appropriate for your needs:

5-Wire Resistive Touch is the most widely touch technology in use today. A resistive touch screen monitor is composed of a glass panel and a film screen, each covered with a thin metallic layer, separated by a narrow gap. When a user touches the screen, the two metallic layers make contact, resulting in electrical flow. The point of contact is detected by this change in voltage.

Surface Capacitive touch screen is the second most popular type of touch screens on the market. In a surface capacitive touch screen monitor, a transparent electrode layer is placed on top of a glass panel. This is then covered by a protective cover. When an exposed finger touches the monitor screen, it reacts to the static electrical capacity of the human body. Some of the electrical charge transfers from the screen to the user. This decrease in capacitance is detected by sensors located at the four corners of the screen, allowing the controller to determine the touch point. Surface capacitive touch screens can only be activated by the touch of human skin or a stylus holding an electrical charge.

Projected Capacitive (P-Cap) is similar to Surface Capacitive, but it offers two primary advantages. First, in addition to a bare finger, it can also be activated with surgical gloves or thin cotton gloves. Secondly, P-Cap enables multi-touch activation (simultaneous input from two or more fingers). A projected capacitive touch screen is composed of a sheet of glass with embedded transparent electrode films and an IC chip. This creates a three dimensional electrostatic field. When a finger comes into contact with the screen, the ratios of the electrical currents change and the computer is able to detect the touch points. All our P-Cap touch screens feature a Zero-Bezel enclosure.

SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) touch screen monitors utilize a series of piezoelectric transducers and receivers. These are positioned along the sides of the monitor’s glass plate to create an invisible grid of ultrasonic waves on the surface. When the panel is touched, a portion of the wave is absorbed. This allows the receiving transducer to locate the touch point and send this data to the computer. SAW monitors can be activated by a finger, gloved hand, or soft-tip stylus. SAW monitors offer easy use and high visibility.

IR (Infrared) type touch screen monitors do not overlay the display with an additional screen or screen sandwich. Instead, infrared monitors use IR emitters and receivers to create an invisible grid of light beams across the screen. This ensures the best possible image quality. When an object interrupts the invisible infrared light beam, the sensors are able to locate the touch point. The X and Y coordinates are then sent to the controller.

We hope you found these touch screen basics useful. TRU-Vu provides industrial touch screen monitors in a wide range of sizes and configurations. This includes UL60601-1 Medical touch screens, Sunlight Readable touch screens,Open Frame touch screens, Waterproof touch screens and many custom touch screen designs. You can learn more HERE or call us at 847-259-2344. To address safety and hygiene concerns, see our article on “Touch Screen Cleaning and Disinfecting“.

Touch panel tech puts the power controlling your display at your fingertips, resulting in faster display operations. In business settings, this reduction in time can give way to a multitude of benefits including shorter queue times and faster service for your customers. Moreover, these benefits can create a domino effect of positive outcomes, including higher customer satisfaction, better customer experiences, and greater brand loyalty from your customers.

Since the introduction of touchscreen smartphones, the use of touch technology has become nearly universal. As such, everyone has become a master. In this case, this technology’s benefit is two-fold; it’s easy to implement and it’s faster for employees to operate. Easy implementation will enable employees to begin using the technology immediately without a learning curve, thus enabling faster operations.

Because touch panels are so versatile in the ways they can be implemented, they possess the ability to positively affect the user experience. Displaying engaging content for consumer interaction, for instance, is a good way to elevate your business above the competition.

Beyond employee interactions, touch panels can be beneficial to customers. Therein, touch panel technology allows users to serve themselves. This functionality can be useful for mall or hotel information services and restaurant meal selection, to name just a few applications. This allows employees more time to focus on higher priority tasks and allows customers to take ownership of their own experience.

Inherently, touchscreens must be able to withstand constant physical interaction. With durability and limited replacement in mind, touch panel producers aim for the greatest possible lifespans and accidental damage prevention.

Non-touch panels often require additional peripherals for operation. Implementation of touch technology eliminates the need for these accessories and, through its faster operation, results in a more streamlined workspace.

Touch panel technology can increase efficiency in the workplace by, for example by reducing queue times. This efficiency increase translates into bottom line benefits by allowing employees to service more customers, thereby enhancing the customer experience.

Digitizing your workflow with touch panel technology can reduce costs by eliminating office supply expenditures. Touch displays also can reduce storage costs by eliminating the need for physical document storage.

Capacitive touch technology is increasingly used in user interfaces for a variety of devices. A capacitive touch display is created by attaching a capacitive layer on top of a glass panel substrate. These components are then covered with a protective outer layer, and the surface of the device will maintain a static charge. As a person’s finger or a stylus touches the surface, the charge will transfer from the panel surface to the device or finger. This allows the capacitive device to register the touch location.

Thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD capacitive touch screens have become a popular choice when compared to the other leading touch screen technology – resistive touch. While resistive touch screens have been around for a longer time and can be built at a lower cost, capacitive touch displays offer several significant advantages over other display technologies. In this post, we’ll explore what makes capacitive touch technology unique and how it performs across several parameters.

Capacitive touch technology offers excellent screen sensitivity when used with a finger or stylus. The surface of these devices will respond to varying degrees of pressure, as opposed to a resistive touch screen where firm and direct pressure must be used. A TFT LCD capacitive touch screen is also sensitive enough to be used only with fingers without the need for a stylus.

Capacitive stylus devices can be used for added precision and niche applications such as digital drawing. Another related benefit is support for multi-touch operation using multiple fingers simultaneously. This includes advanced gestures such as pinch-zoom that is a popular feature in many device applications today.

TFT LCD capacitive displays are known for their excellent optical quality. The glass substrate that sits below the electrode film transmits most of the available light to the surface resulting in crisp sharpness and display contrast. These screens are also known for outstanding color fidelity that supports the viewing of high-quality images, video, and software content. This also has a positive impact on the user experience when integrated into larger kiosks and interactive displays.

Capacitive touch devices are very stable, with little to no shift in the image being transferred to the screen. This is an important advantage over other display types, as image shift can get worse over time and require manual correction with other types of displays. A capacitive touch device, therefore, does not require the periodic calibrations that are commonly necessary with many older display technologies. Maintaining a stable image is an essential requirement in high-performance display applications, such as those found in the broadcasting and entertainment industries.

The glass substrate of a capacitive touch display is very strong, and the protective layer helps prevent scratches and other marks. Like most displays, a capacitive touch screen can crack if dropped or exposed to significant pressure. It should be noted that a cracked resistive touch screen most often ceases to operate, while a cracked capacitive device will usually maintain some functionality. This has made capacitive screens popular for commercial applications that are exposed to significant wear and tear.

The screen of a capacitive touch device can be completely sealed, preventing contaminants from entering the seams on the outer edges of the display. Preventing dust and condensation from getting inside the display is important for long-term use. This also makes a capacitive touch display easy to clean. Due to the ease of cleaning and other advantages, capacitive touch technology is often used for public digital displays in high-traffic areas.

The sensitivity of a capacitive touch display also contributes to excellent response times. As a user touches the screen at different locations, the surface can register these movements with a high degree of accuracy. A capacitive touch screen also performs very well when the user’s finger or stylus is dragged across the surface. This makes capacitive touch a preferred choice for graphic design and audio-visual applications.

One final advantage of capacitive touch technology is false touch rejection. A resistive display can be easily confused if multiple fingers touch the screen at the same time, making it unable to register accurate movement. The improved sensitivity of a capacitive display increases the ability of the surface to differentiate between multiple points of contact. In addition to enabling the custom gestures, sliding motions, and light touches mentioned above, this also eliminates the potential for a missed touchpoint.

Capacitive touch is a relatively new touchscreen technology that is having a significant impact on the display industry. With several advantages over competing design options, the use of TFT LCD capacitive touch technology is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. This will be an important trend for device manufactures, designers, and end-users to follow as an opportunity to improve product quality and performance.

All of a sudden, it seems like there are touch screen PCs everywhere. I"ve even seen monitors and all-in-one desktops touting their "built for touch" features. While I like the touch screen on my tablet, I"m not sure what the point is on a laptop or desktop. What advantages do these new touch screen PCs really offer?

Depending on whom you talk to, touch screen computers are either the natural evolution of the PC or the dumbest idea ever. (On one side you have Microsoft and Intel touting the latest Windows 8 touch screen PCs and on the other you have people quoting Apple"s Steve Jobs and Tim Cook about

Well, no one, really. As with deciding on any other computer feature—for example, display size or processor—choosing to have a touch screen or not is a matter of preference and your needs.

Tapping and swiping on a touch screen, on the other hand, is more intuitive, since you"re interacting directly and immediately with the elements on the screen. If you use trackpad multi-touch gestures or have used a tablet or smartphone, working with a PC touch screen feels just as natural and fluid. Photo by

One of the earliest criticisms about touch screen PCs is that programs and desktop windows are hard to use with touch. The close button, scrollbars, and other navigational elements are small and hard to accurately hit. Windows 8 has changed that to a big extent, with things like the Explorer ribbon creating a more touch-optimized interface in desktop mode and, of course, its new full screen apps. Desktop programs like Microsoft Office are even pretty touch-friendly. And with those that aren"t, you can easily zoom in and use gestures to make working with a Windows 8 touch screen PC at least as easy as using a tablet (or you could use a stylus and tap very accurately on the screen).

More smears on your screen: Greasy, scummy smears are the bane of every smartphone and tablet user. It"s no different when you"re constantly touching a PC screen. Getting out the microfiber cloth more often is a hassle, but for most of us this alone isn"t a deal-breaker.

If you"re continually holding up your arm to point at a vertical display, sure that"s going to hurt. However, the truth is you"re probably not going to be perpetually holding up your arm. If you"re using a touch screen desktop PC or monitor, you might tap and swipe, then switch to the keyboard and mouse, and back. Touch screen laptops and hybrid tablet/laptops (with screens that can detach from the keyboard or swivel into tablet mode) can be positioned closer and at angles that are more comfortable, which makes this whole "Gorilla arm" argument moot, as

Added thickness: Touch screen panels are usually thicker than non-touch ones—especially if the touch panel has an active digitizer for pen support. two pounds and is a bit over a half an inch thick.)

Cost: Finally, the biggest disadvantage of touch screen PCs is the added cost. Touch screen PCs cost more than their non-touch counterparts. The difference can be between $100 to $200, with pen-enabled touch screens costing the most.

There"s been a lot of backlash in the media about these newer touch screen PCs and how they"re doomed to failure. However, most of that really isn"t about touch as a user interface at all, but rather Windows 8

Keep in mind that the touch screen is really just another way to interact with your PC. You still have your keyboard and your mouse (or trackpad) when you want them and can use the touch screen as little or as much as you want. (After using a touch screen for a while, though, you may find yourself attempting to tap and swipe any non-touch displays you come into contact with.)

If the added cost of the touch screen and the possible battery life hit don"t matter much to you, you don"t have anything to lose—and you might very well enjoy that touch screen as much as you do the one on your tablet.

In life and in the world of computer kiosks, bigger isn’t always better. But in retail and the food and beverage industry, there are many large touch screen advantages to consider. Why is bigger generally considered better in advertising?

Once that’s done, Walmart says 40% of the U.S. population will have access to their Pickup Towers. That underscores another eye-opening observation from Matt: “TV advertising is in decline because, not only can viewers choose from hundreds of channels now, there are fewer people sitting at home watching TV. Walmart puts a huge touch screen at the front of their store and boom! It has as much visibility as a local TV ad, and it’s cheaper.”

That big, juicy burger looks so much more enticing on a 55” touch screen than a smartphone. To borrow a phrase from Wendy’s iconic ad campaign, no one has to wonder, “Where’s the beef?”

Giving your customers easy access to product information is simply a no-brainer in today’s increasingly complex consumer landscape. Deciding between 427 different makes and models is difficult enough without having to squint to see the fine print. Large touchscreen displays make it easier for people to make the decision to buy from you.

Have you ever assessed how seniors navigate your brand and technology? Similarly, there are a host of neurological disorders that make the “double-click” we take for granted nearly impossible. Operating a computer directly via touch is much easier than having to manipulate a mouse or keyboard. Large touch screens offer bigger text and buttons to help all kinds of people interact with and get what they need from technology.

Here at Advanced Kiosks, we follow our own advice. We’ve made it easy for you to compare and contrast our large touch screen models by grouping them all together on one page. Do you need 32”, 46”, 55”? Horizontal or vertical display? We’ve got you covered. Come meet our gentle giants. The Tower, Pedestal, Monolith, I Kiosk and Merchant Max are all ready to work for you!

As a result, companies in most industries are searching for ways to retain and grow market share while staying profitable. With margins at the breaking point, companies are looking at alternatives. Technology and ingenuity are both necessary to navigate the changing industrial landscape. Touch screens are one of the technology tools that can help by increasing worker productivity, improving product quality, and making operations more efficient.

As industry becomes even more data driven, companies need to find ways to make data more accessible to workers in every area, including the plant floor. Touch screens are the ideal solution because they are inexpensive, easy to operate, rugged, and mobile. The large screen sizes available mean that a touch screen can display more information than traditional methods, such as bar code readers. The use of dashboards enables users to see process status at a glance without having to check a mechanical cockpit with multiple dials and gauges.

The data visualization makes it easy for people to see and act on exception information, even allowing for the diminished vision of older workers. Data visualization on industrial touch screens overcomes language barriers, skill sets, and environmental conditions such as low light.

Touch screens can be mounted directly on the equipment they are monitoring, in any nearby area, or even in another location altogether in the case of dangerous or unhealthy industrial environments, making them ideal for any industrial facility.

Touch screens are versatile as well. By selecting a resistive touch screen, users will be able to interact with the device using a stylus or while wearing gloves, which may be an important consideration in certain conditions. In low-light situations, you may prefer an infrared touch panel. If graphics are a top priority, a high-quality surface capacitive screen may be the best choice.

If the screen must be visible at a distance, the large sizes available in infrared screens may be very important. The lifecycle of the screen also varies by touch type, as does its resistance to environmental conditions such as grit, solvents, or water. You can find out more information about the characteristics of the various types of touch screens by reading our technical article, and of course, our engineering team will be happy to work with you to identify the best option for your situation.

Touch screens have so many applications in the industry that it’s hard to understand how companies functioned without them in the past. Here are a few examples:

CNC machine setup: Production lines and manufacturing equipment are often controlled by computers (CNC). Rather than use tooling or manual settings, these units use computer programs to define operating specifications. Using a touch screen to load the instructions speeds up changeovers and reduces downtime. A touch screen provides an easier interface than a traditional screen and often shields the user from the operating system complexities.

Production reporting: Industrial companies need to monitor production throughput on a regular basis to ensure they stay on schedule, but to date there hasn’t been an easy and accurate way to capture the required information. RFID sensors are expensive and unreliable. Bar codes are cumbersome and complex. Entering production status on a touch screen at the point of the operation is easy, fast and accurate. It transcends language barriers and is simpler than any other available method. The increased accuracy helps ensure efficient production scheduling and can help improve customer satisfaction by providing more accurate delivery information.

Recording quality results: When transcribing complex measurements or other quality standards, accuracy is paramount. Using a touchscreen helps improve accuracy because it is easier to enter information on the screen than on a keyboard, especially in low-light situations or while wearing gloves.

Mechanical controls: Industrial equipment often has several mechanical controls and switches, but many companies are replacing the complex array with a simple touch screen. This helps to eliminate operator errors, and the on-screen steps help walk workers through the process without the need for extensive training or process aids. In addition, the screens provide immediate feedback about process issues, and if the process changes, the change shows up right away on the screen.

There is little doubt that touch screens are changing the face of industry. In fact, IHS Research predicts that shipments of industrial touch panels and sensors will reach 2.5 billion by 2019, a compound annual growth rate of more than 4 percent. Touch screens are adaptable to almost any industrial environment, including wet, low light, dirty, or dangerous locations that require workers to wear protective gear such as gloves and goggles.

Using a touch screen interface enables vision-impaired or older workers to continue to perform effectively because screens are large, bright, easy to read, and they present data in a simple-to-use format. Workers who are comfortable in the digital world enjoy working with touch screens more than with paper reporting or mechanical controls, which makes touch screens the perfect medium to help companies retain older workers longer, helping to bridge the potential skills gap they might otherwise face.

Touch screens adapt easily to multiple languages, so workers can interact in their native language, increasing accuracy and compliance. This helps companies with a diverse or global workforce meet the needs of every worker.

With their easy-to-understand data visualization, touch screens help companies react quickly to potential production or quality problems. Workers can see immediately when a problem occurs and stop the line or take the appropriate corrective action. This helps ensure efficient production, reduces quality problems, increases throughput, and helps with job satisfaction because workers feel more empowered and knowledgeable.

Companies can monitor performance toward goals and ensure that quality and costs are on target, helping to ensure healthy margins and enabling them to compete better in global markets. Touch screens are an essential part of the industrial future. They provide important benefits to every industry. Touch screens increase efficiency, help ensure compliance, make it easier to monitor performance, adapt quickly to changes, are rugged and are versatile for a variety of conditions and use cases, are highly visible and cost-effective. Consider incorporating touch screens in your industrial processes so your company can begin enjoying these benefits.

On request, Canvys can supply displays in compliance with the IP69K standard which can be fitted with a projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screen. The multi-touch monitors can be operated with two or more fingers, either with bare hands or with latex gloves. For the necessary robustness, the screens are made of single-pane or laminated safety glass up to 4 mm thick. They can be used in a temperature range of -20°C to +70°C.

Production equipment in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries is subject to very strict hygiene and impermeability requirements. When products come into direct contact with production machinery, particularly strict standards apply in terms of cleaning and robustness. Cleaning must be carried out frequently and may involve steam jets and various chemicals. High temperature fluctuations should also be expected. All these factors require the monitors to have high ingress protection, which places high demands on the development process.

Get a quick quote today on our cost effective commercial grade touch screen monitors.  4 Year commercial warranty, water resistant, plug and play (no drivers to install), and extra-strength thermally hardened glass makes it one of the smartest touch screens on the planet!

Tech Global’s displays exhibit an astonishing 124,000 hour MTBF with less than 1% failure rate after 11 years of continuous 24/7 use. No other touch screen manufacturer comes close.

The New Evolution Series features our brightest, least reflective display ideal for professional and mission critical environments. Each display goes under rugged tests and factory calibration to offer amazing colors and highly accurate touch response right out of the box.

Our IPS Technology allows you to view a clearer picture with richer blacks and deeper contrast levels at virtually any angle. The ultra transparent touch technology will not interfere with picture quality that normal touch screens exhibit.

Keep your workspace safer and healthier with our anti-microbial nano-technology that immobilizes bacterial cell membranes and repels annoying fingerprint smudges on the screen.

The Evolution Touch Series features multi-touch surface that is designed to work with your finger, stylus, or gloves effortlessly. Highly accurate touch redundancy features and ultra fast 5ms response eliminates lag and unwanted touch activations.

Never worry about debris or water damaging the display. Our certified water resistant options carry up to IP64 ratings. This makes it great for even outdoor and high humidity applications where water will not interfere with touch operation.

The TechGlobal monitors have proven to be unparalleled in quality and durability for our public safety dispatch customers. Our customers literally work in a high stress life and death environment, having a monitor that is designed to live and continuously function is critical. Support, when required, has been knowledgeable and responsive.

*America’s most reliable commercial touch screens is rated by Candela Research Q’2 of 2016. **MTBF is not a warranty but a statistical calculation that shows the reliability of the products with respect to time. For additional information regarding reliability and features, please contact us at 888-623-2004.

You do not need to calibrate the image projector before lecturing; with LED lighting technology, IFPDs provide a clear image all the way; and thanks to the IR touchscreen, you can annotate your presentation with almost anything, a dry/wet finger, pen, or stylus.

Commonly, the overlay is a piece of protective glass hemmed in by the IR touch frame, in which Infrared LEDs and photodetectors are embedded. A kind of optical bezel will be inserted between the glass and the frame to fix the frame and transmit infrared light emitted by those LEDs.

Through the optical bezel, IR LEDs emit invisible infrared beams forming grids on the surface of the overlay, Photodetectors are installed across from the LEDs to detect interruptions of beams if touch events on the overlay happen.

As long as an opaque object touches the surface, it will blot out the light beams. Photoreceptors in both directions (vertical and horizontal) can detect this interruption by that object, finally localize the x and y coordinates, and then send the signal to the processor to respond with relevant action.

Better display – without other substance between the LCD and overlay, IR touch screens offer the best light transmission, so they can render more vivid images without color and brightness loss.

Supports multi-touch – with windows and android 9.0 double OS, it can support as many as 40 touchpoints simultaneously. That means it can support up to 4 students interacting together on an IFPD.

Short response time – commonly less than 8ms, IR touch screens localized touch events by detecting light interruption, so they are accurate and quick to respond with actions.

More flexible in customizing screen sizes – by adjusting the numbers of LEDs and photodetectors embedded in the overlay frame, you can fit any custom-made monitor with an infrared touch interface

Clear images – compared with many camera or projector-based systems, equipment with IR touch screens often adopts backlight LED. So, wherever lighting environment they perform in, they can provide clear images to the audience.

No loss of screen display– Since LEDs and sensors are designed to be fixed in the frame that is around the monitor, the screen can display an unrestricted view.

Write with any object – you can write on an IR touch screen with anything, a bare finger, a gloved finger, wet hands, or a pen, as long as it is not transparent.

No calibration – a traditional smart projector board may require regular calibration to display correct pictures, however, devices with IR touchscreen do not need to calibrate the IR LEDs and sensors to guarantee a normal function.

No pressure is required to write – Resistive touch screen technology perceives the writing track by pressure, which can damage the screen after a long time of usage, while IR touch screen technology by detecting light interruption, so you can write freely without having to push hard on the screen.

Of touch screen technologies, infrared and projected capacitive are the top two types that are mostly utilized. However, they are applied to different applications due to the differences between them.

For PCAP touch screens, There is a layer of transparent electrode film that is fixed between the LCD panel and the cover glass, when the human finger touches the screen, the current through that film changes, and the signal of x and y position will be transferred to the computer.

For IR touch screens, the equipment detects the finger’s position by detecting the block of invisible lights from the infrared LEDs that are embedded in the touchscreen frames.

So you will often see a bezel in the IR touchscreen, which is used to transfer the infrared light to the surface of the overlay, while the PCAP touchscreen does not require the bezels.

IR touchscreen can be activated by anything that is not transparent, whereas PCAP types only accept bare fingers, thin surgical gloves, or cotton gloves.

The electrode film in PCAP touchscreens is expensive, especially when it comes to large screens, but for IR ones, when it is applied to large-scale screens, you only need to add a few LEDs and correspondent detectors, apparently, the IR touchscreen solution is more cost-effective in large interactive displays, such as the interactive digital board, which are used for presentation in business meetings.

One of the most apparent advantages of touch screen technology is its simplicity. You interact with things by touching them, pointing where you want to go, and tapping on what you want to open. At iPlanTables, our products are intuitive, rapid, and accessible in today"s world, where many users interact with the touch screen in their pocket.

Touch screen technology can be exciting and participatory, transparent, and straightforward. It is significantly easier to use than a standard computer, and it is far more intuitive and exciting. Because iPlanTables are so interactive and fun to use, they can easily be used independently, or in collaboration with fellow team members.

Self-service applications provide one of the most apparent returns on investment for touch screen initiatives. Selecting products, collecting information, and visualizing options may be done quickly and efficiently on a touch screen.

Accessibility for those with disabilities can be improved with touch screen technology. Zooming into monitor text and images, increasing the size of text and graphics, and having material read out loud are all options available to users with impaired vision. Similarly, users who have trouble using a mouse and keyboard may find a touch screen easier.

Touch screen monitors are easier to keep clean and sterile due to their flat bezel-free designs and water and dust sealed screens. This is critical in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. This is also an important feature for dusty environments such as construction sites and in job site trailers.

Non-touchscreen devices typically have fewer instructions than touchscreen devices. Workers can squeeze the screen to zoom in or out of the display if a touchscreen device has multi-touch capabilities. Multi-touch technology supports a variety of instructions. Virtual keyboards, keypads, and other digital, touch-based input are all supported by touchscreen devices.

Touchscreen gadgets often live much longer than devices that employ traditional input devices such as a keyboard and mouse. Some touchscreen gadgets can withstand hundreds of thousands of touches, allowing you to use them for years.

After implementing touchscreen devices in your workplace, you may observe a boost in your company"s productivity. They enable workers to accomplish tasks with ease and convenience, increasing productivity. As a business owner, you should consider employing touchscreen devices in your office because enhanced efficiency often leads to higher profitability.

Touchscreen devices also lead to higher employee satisfaction. Employees prefer touchscreen devices over non-touchscreen devices. They are simple to use, familiar, and natural, as evidenced by the beneficial influence on employee satisfaction.

Touchscreen devices are highly responsive, activating touch commands even with light pressure inputs. Some touchscreen gadgets are more responsive than others, to be sure. For example, capacitive devices are the most responsive.

While traditional monitors generally require a keyboard and mouse, touchscreen monitors do not. As a result, they"ll free up some space in your workplace and wherever they"ll be included. If your office is presently overcrowded, you might not be able to use a conventional monitor. Since touchscreen monitors don’t require a keyboard and mouse, you can use them in smaller spaces. iPlanTables help you to save paper with our touch screen technology.

Capacitive touch panels are the more modern and advanced touchscreen option because of their advanced capabilities. They are commonly found in consumer products like smartphones, tablets, appliances, and monitors.

A capacitive touchscreen detects and responds to changes in capacitance caused by the screen"s electrostatic field when the screen"s surface is touched.

Capacitive touchscreen displays allow for touch gestures and respond to multi-touch inputs. You’ll typically be able to enter one to five touch inputs simultaneously, but some capacitive touchscreens can process even more.

Capacitive touchscreens deliver brighter, higher contrast images due to the makeup of their panels. Displays with capacitive touch screens are more durable than resistive touch screens because they are designed with cover glass on their top layer. In fact, all of our capacitive TFT displays have standard 0.7mm thick built-in cover glass and can be further

While the cost is currently higher than resistive touchscreens, capacitive touchscreens are quickly becoming the industry standard in touchscreen technology.

The enhanced responsiveness can be a downside depending on how and where the display is used. For example, a capacitive touchscreen would not easily respond to the user while wearing certain types of gloves. Although capacitive touchscreens don’t respond to inorganic inputs, they can still be accidentally activated by other conductive elements. One of the the most common elements that causes interruptions is water.

Rain, humidity, and condensation on the surface of capacitive touchscreens will often cause accidental inputs and reduced accuracy until the water is removed. This is one of the main reasons why a resistive touchscreen would be chosen over a capacitive touchscreen in certain situations.

Any device that utilizes touch gestures like swiping, pinching, or multi-touch will require a capacitive touchscreen. These features often help make capacitive touchscreen displays more intuitive and user-friendly than resistive touchscreens. Capacitive touchscreens are best suited for applications requiring improved touch responsiveness with better image brightness and contrast.

sense pressure on the display"s top layer and send a signal to the circuit layer to activate the touchscreen functionality. Because they use pressure to activate the touch inputs, resistive touchscreen displays can be used with a stylus, gloves, and other items. Resistive touchscreens are built without cover glass and made of plastic, making them more susceptible to dents and scratches.

"touch event" occurs when these two layers make contact with each other (closing the circuit) by the user"s action of pressing into the soft, semi-flexible top layer. Each layer consists of horizontal and vertical lines (x,y matrix) that detects the exact location of the touch.

Resistive touchscreens are often seen as the less advanced variety of touch panel compared to capacitive touch panels. However, being able to interact with non-organic inputs keeps these touchscreens relevant in specific industries.

Resistive touchscreen displays are less sensitive than capacitive touchscreen displays. This is considered an advantage in some cases and is why they’re chosen for specific applications. Resistive touchscreens will not respond to accidental inputs from the environment, so they won’t be interrupted by things like water spills or lightweight debris landing on the screen.

This type of touchscreen requires more intentional inputs from the user, making them more reliable in rugged and unstable environments. For example, a resistive touchscreen is the perfect solution on a construction site where water or debris might land on the screen. They’re also the best touchscreen display option for situations where the user is wearing gloves.

Resistive touchscreen panels are unfortunately more susceptible to dents and scratches. Their poor visibility in direct sunlight does not make them ideal for outdoor applications. Their inability to respond to multi-touch inputs can be a disadvantage in fast-paced applications requiring such. Because resistive touchscreens rely on the pressure applied to the top layer, they tend to be abused and mishandled, which makes them less durable over time than capacitive touchscreens.

Resistive touchscreen technology is ideal for low-cost applications involving rugged environments, indirect sunlight, and simple touch features. Fewer accidental touch inputs, better resistance to heat and moisture, and the ability to be operated with pretty much anything (stylus, pen, gloves, fingers, etc.) make this touchscreen technology a more reliable solution when user input is crucial.

While it’s clear that capacitive touchscreens are dominating the consumer electronics market, resistive touchscreens still have an advantage in some ways.

If you’re looking for a cost-effective touchscreen that can operate with simple tap inputs in rugged environments, resistive is the way to go. For more advanced and intuitive touchscreen technology with higher quality applications, choose capacitive touchscreens.

Choose from flat panel display choices ranging from 8.4" through 21", integrated with a touchscreen for operator input. Flat panel computers are powered by either an Intel® -based engine, including Core™ 2 Quad processors and offering all PC-compatible functions or low-power, wide temperature range and diskless operation systems. Flat panel computers and Industrial PCs are available in a variety of mechanical configurations ranging from open-frame to complete enclosed products with plastic enclosures and full agency approvals.

Flat panel monitors allow the advantages of a flat panel operator interface to be realized with almost any video signal, including standard RGB, Synch-on-Green (SOG), Composite Synch, NTSC and PAL. As an industrial flat panel monitor manufacturer, we offer systems with flat panel displays ranging from 6.4" through 47" are available as open-frame solutions or with a variety of enclosure and mounting options.