Ask Touch Guy!

August 2010
I’ve been hearing a lot about multi-touch these days – what’s the difference between resistive multi-touch and projected capacitive multi-touch and why would someone choose one over the other?

July 2010
I have an older factory floor industrial machine that has a 13” curved touch screen built into it and is connected by a Wiretail (round) connector. If I switch from a curved touch screen to a flat panel, will there be compatibility issues? Please help!

June 2010
How is TI's new MulTI-Touch Projected Capacitive Technology able to work with water spray?

May 2010
Is projected capacitive technology reliable when used outdoors in a marine environment where it will be exposed to rain, saltwater spray, bright sunlight, etc? What are the likely points of failure?

March 2010
Do I need to consider integrating multi-touch into the next generation of my touch products?

January 2010
Hey Touch Guy, how should I pick a touch screen company?

December 2009
Do I have to use special software to use my touch screen?

October 2009
Which Touch International touchscreens are able to withstand extreme temperatures and are suitable for the automotive industry? 

August 2009
What adhesives do you recommend for bonding the touch screen to the LCD?

July 2009
Hello Touch Guy! My name is Jeffery. I have a new product that I would like to finish the prototype for, but...I cannot find a flexible, yet durable touch film (no glass) I can use.  The size needs to be approximately 12" x 12" (+/- 1 or 2") but I am willing to look at other options. I am talking to the TV show, Shark Tank, and counting on a few other companies to bring this product to market. The problem I am facing is manufacturing's willingness to deal with me. I'm not asking for something for free and am willing to pay for a sample unit, but the supplier must be able to supply 1,000 units at a time.
 
Do you have any suggestions for companies that can provide a flexible touch film? 

May 2009
It was with great excitement that I received my projective capacitive multi-touch kit from Touch International. My guidelines for our vendor were to find a touchscreen with multi-touch support and support for security glass. I’ve seen that there is no driver for this touch screen to support multi-touch. And on the other hand we tried to put a glass layer in front of the touch panel and it didn’t work. Another problem we are facing is that if the touch-panel comes near the lcd-panel the touch coordinates are wrong. What gives?

March 2009
This may sound like a stupid question, but can I hurt a touch screen by touching it?

February 2009
Hey Touch Guy, my cranky-boss said I need to use the most dependable touch screen for our new product…so help me out, which one?

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