Displax Skin Fit laminated PCAP touch sensor for industrial and retail interactive surfaces
Displax Skin Fit is a laminated, flexible PCAP touch sensor designed to bring a premium touch experience to glass, mirrors and custom cover surfaces. It’s especially useful when your mechanical design is fixed but you need to add touch while keeping the front surface flat—or even curved—without visible bezels. Skin Fit focuses on customization: the sensor can be produced in standard or fully custom dimensions, and the FPC position can be selected to suit the enclosure, improving cable routing and serviceability.
Where Skin Fit is typically deployed
- Vending and self‑service flows where fast response and a robust glass front are critical.
- Wayfinding and interactive digital signage, including large-format glass panels.
- Kiosks and access points that require consistent touch behaviour and predictable uptime.
- Retail shopping windows and mirror experiences where the touch layer should remain invisible.
What are the technical characteristics of Skin Fit?
| Parameter | |
|---|
| Technology | PCAP (Projected Capacitive) |
| Size range | Skin Fit: 30”–135” (custom size/format); Skin DualTouch: 20”–105” |
| Aspect ratios / formats | 16:9, 4:3 and custom formats |
| Simultaneous touches | Skin Fit: up to 40; Skin DualTouch: 2 |
| Cover glass thickness | up to 15 mm |
| Response time | Skin Fit: ~5 ms; Skin DualTouch: 9 ms |
| Input method | finger / (some variants) gloved finger |
| Noise shielding | XTR‑Shield™ Plus (DualTouch) |
| Interface | USB 2.0, HID (no drivers required) |
| OS support (examples) | Windows, Linux/Ubuntu, Android, Chrome OS; macOS in some scenarios (TUIO bridge) |
| Environment | designed for harsh environments; rain/dust/ice/UV resistant (DualTouch) |
| Warranty (example) | 2 years (DualTouch) |
DISPLAX SKIN ZEETO is a high-performance projected capacitive (PCAP) touch solution designed specifically for harsh environments and industrial applications. Built for reliability, it delivers accurate and responsive multitouch performance even in demanding outdoor conditions such as rain, dust, ice, UV exposure, and operation with gloves.
SKIN ZEETO is ideal for:
- Industrial HMI
- Outdoor kiosks
- Ticketing machines
- Vending machines
- ATMs
- Transportation systems
- Interactive signage
Key Features:
- From 7" up to 32"
- Projected Capacitive (PCAP) multitouch technology
- Supports operation with gloves and double gloves
- Works through cover glass up to 20 mm
- Resistant to rain, dust, ice, and UV
- Fast touch response (~9 ms)
- Easy integration with flexible sensor design
- USB HID driver-free operation
- Industrial communication interfaces available
- Custom sensor design available
- Designed for outdoor and industrial environments
Additional Features:
- Water immunity
- Self-calibration firmware
- Industrial USB connector option
- Compact dimensions of controller: 59 x 60.2 x 6.9 mm
- 200 Hz report rate
Supported Interfaces:
Certifications:
Typical Advantages for Integrators:
- Reliable operation in outdoor and industrial environments
- Easy integration into kiosks and machines
- Driver-free USB touch operation
- Support for thick protective glass
- Flexible communication protocols for embedded systems
- Long-term industrial reliability
Selection criteria and integration checklist
- Surface & glass: define cover-glass thickness and choose a high-quality lamination process for large areas.
- Cabling & grounding: plan grounding and cable routing early to reduce noise sensitivity and simplify servicing.
- OS & software: HID reduces driver complexity, but confirm the exact platform for multi-display or custom apps.
- Touch-point requirement: simple UIs may fit a 2-touch approach, while advanced gestures typically need higher touch counts.
Quality, technical support and preventive maintenance
In industrial or high-traffic environments, touch performance depends on the full system: correct bonding, grounding, clean cable routing and controlled operating conditions (temperature, humidity, dust). Local technical support and service reduce downtime because tuning and troubleshooting can be handled quickly. Preventive maintenance—inspection, cleaning, checking connectors and grounding—helps keep performance consistent over time and extends service life.
Supply and financing options that keep delivery plans predictable
- Stock availability and scheduled inbound deliveries aligned to rollout timing.
- Selectable shipping methods, customs handling and freight forwarding under one coordination.
- Post-payment options, foreign-currency invoicing and tailored project quotations.
FAQ
What is the benefit of a laminated PCAP touch foil on glass or mirrors?
You add touch capability without replacing the entire front assembly: the sensor can be laminated behind the surface while preserving a clean, edgeless design.
What does HID and “no drivers required” mean for integration?
The device is recognised as a standard Human Interface Device, so deployment is often faster with fewer software dependencies.
When should you consider advanced noise shielding?
If the cabinet has strong EMI sources (power supplies, LED drivers, industrial equipment), noise filtering helps maintain stable touch behaviour.
Why do lamination quality and operating conditions matter?
Proper bonding, grounding and controlled temperature/humidity directly impact accuracy, reliability and long-term uptime.
