3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Display
Materials and Systems Division, is exhibiting its latest large-format
multi-touch solutions for interactive digital signage applications at
InfoComm 2014 (Booth N2063, North Hall):
55” Collaborative Touch Table: 3M will showcase a sleek touch
concept table implementation, constructed by Ideum, which incorporates
the 3M 55-inch Projected Capacitive prototype touchscreen. This 55-inch
Projected Capacitive touchscreen is highlighted by its ultra-fast touch
response for 60 simultaneous touches, and the concept table demonstrates
how this touchscreen can be ideal for multi-user collaborative
applications. 3M anticipates that the 3M 55-inch Projected Capacitive
touchscreen will be available for commercial display applications in
2014.
High Performance Large-format Multi-touch Systems: For OEMs, ODMs
and display integrators interested in developing their own lineup of
large-format multi-touch devices, 3M offers its high-performance,
projected capacitive multi-touch system (sensor and controller), the 3M
Multi-Touch System PCT2420PX, in sizes from 32” to 46”. The PCT2420PX
system tracks up to 60 simultaneous touches with ultra-fast response,
offers bezel-free, tablet-like integration, and features 3M’s high
performance 3M Multi-Touch Controller PX multi-touch electronics. These
large-format multi-touch systems (32” to 46”) are now available for sale
directly from 3M. For more information, visit www.3m.com/multitouch.
Immersive Multi-touch Display Wall featuring 3M’s
Multi-display/Multi-touch Driver: Exhibited on an impressive display
wall composed of nine 42” multi-touch displays, the 3M Multi-Touch
Driver MT7.14 offers Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 7 applications fast
and accurate simultaneous multi-touch capabilities that can span across
configurations of two or more 3M multi-touch displays. This free,
downloadable driver enables multi-touch software developers to create
more immersive applications that enable multiple users to simultaneously
interact with multiple displays on a display wall without any noticeable
touch lag or interference while moving across displays; or allows a
single user to use multiple touch screens at one time in a workstation
or wall display environment. 3M Multi-Touch Driver MT7.14 is currently
available for download at www.3m.com/multitouch.
“As trends in multi-touch applications evolve, 3M is committed to being
the industry’s supplier of choice for high performance, large-format
multi-touch displays and components,” says Nicola Stevens, global
business director, Display Materials and Systems Division. “With 25
years experience in capacitive sensing electronics and firmware and a
worldwide manufacturing footprint, 3M is ideally positioned to meet the
interactive technology and service needs of its global customer base.”
3M touch products are commonly used for single-touch and multi-touch
applications that include casino gaming, foodservice, hospitality,
industrial, interactive digital signage, healthcare, retail point of
sale and self-service. Information about 3M touch solutions is available
at www.3M.com/touch.
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in sales, 3M employs 89,000 people worldwide and has operations in more
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