Full profile interview: Competitors
26 Jul 2013

Zytronic Displays Limited
They have access to the same IP from the same source. The licensing arrangements is such that VisualPlanet focuses on film-based solutions for large-sized applications, whereas Zytronic is focused on medium-sized glass-based outdoor solutions.
Full profile interview
18 Jun 2013

Visualplanet
Visual Planet is a niche Cambridge-based company offering very large-sized transparent touch sensors. Their technology is based on a fine metal wire mesh concept, which enables low-cost but large-sized solutions. They key target markets are interactive digital signage and advertisement. A key selling point is their ability to customize the sensor layout and performance in this fragmented space.
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6 Mar 2013

Haptic feedback for touch screen devices
More and more consumer electronics devices feature a touch screen, which is already considered a must have for new devices. The next big topic will be haptic feedback solutions outperforming the poor vibration-based feedback that is the standard today. Adding haptic and sound feedback to touch screens using electro active polymers (EAPs) will be a featured topic at TCF LIVE Europe 2013 .