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3M Introduces Next-Generation Rugged Touch Solution
Thursday 26. February 2009 - 3M MicroTouch System SCT7650EX Designed to be Cost Competitive and Easy to Integrate
3M Touch Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 3M Company and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch technology, announces today the availability of the 3M MicroTouch System SCT7650EX, 3Ms next-generation, price-competitive surface capacitive touch solution for vandal-prone, heavy-use environments.
Three key product features offer display integrators an economic, user-safe, easy to seal, robust touch solution for unattended public applications such as ATMs, kiosks, and vending machines. First, the 3M MicroTouch System SCT7650EX is now up to 40% less expensive than 3Ms current 3M MicroTouch ToughTouch II system. Second, the SCT7650EX touch system still features optically-clear laminated glass-on-glass construction which provides superior impact resistance and 86.5% light transmission for brighter, crisper display images. And finally, now the SCT7650EX touch system uses a conductive adhesive-bonded flexible circuit tail in place of the traditional solder connections and wire leads designed to facilitate a superior liquid and dust seal between the touch sensor and display bezel.
“The SCT7650EX ruggedized touch system was designed based on voice-of-the-customer requirements for an economic, highly-durable solution in environments where glass breakage and user safety are important concerns,” said Chris Tsourides, business unit manager, 3M Touch Systems. “With more than 25 years developing of touch products and more than 100 years of continuous innovation, 3M remains committed to the touch industry while investing in new product development that meets the needs of our customers despite the challenging economic times. The SCT7650EX system combines a new sensor design with manufacturing efficiencies to yield a product that is up to 40% less expensive than its predecessor and very competitive with other rugged touch system offerings.”
The 3M MicroTouch Sensor SCT7650s laminated construction withstands the EN/UL 60950-1 impact resistance test and provides the necessary surface durability for most unattended, public-access environments. If surface breakage occurs due to extraordinary impact, the lamination helps isolate the glass shards between the touch surface and LCD to protect the user. In addition to providing high impact strength, the sensor construction can also include 3M Vikuiti Advanced Light Control Film (ALCF), which increases application security by restricting the display viewing angle and helping keep sensitive data private.
3M Touch Systems provides innovative touch technology products to customers worldwide under the “MicroTouch” brand. Popular interactive applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, hospitality, self-service, industrial, healthcare and interactive digital signage