"Tough and Private" Touch Screens from 3M Target Ruggedized Self-Service and ATM Applications.MicroTouch ToughTouch II Touch Screens METHUEN, Mass. -- 3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the availability of MicroTouch ToughTouch II capacitive touch screens for ruggedized self-service kiosks The self-service kiosk rose with the development of the ATM and adoption by consumers coupled with advanced technologies such as touch-screens. Self-service kiosks are hardware devices that work in combination with self service software, allowing users to perform any number of and ATM applications - specifically, environments where impact strength, shatter shat·ter v. shat·tered, shat·ter·ing, shat·ters v.tr. 1. To cause to break or burst suddenly into pieces, as with a violent blow. 2. a. resistance, brighter displays, superior surface wear, and viewer privacy are a requirement. ToughTouch II is the successor to the MicroTouch ToughTouch product, which has been field-tested in vandal-prone environments for more than a decade, and now offers product enhancements in optical clarity, surface durability, electronics compatibility, and RoHS compliance. Like the 3M MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive product, ToughTouch II is a highly responsive, reliable touch screen, but with a much higher level of impact resistance against breakage from accidental or malicious activity. ToughTouch II is 3M's most rugged capacitive touch product and its construction combines a MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive touch screen with a 4mm glass layer optically laminated laminated /lam·i·nat·ed/ (-nat?ed) having, composed of, or arranged in layers or laminae. laminated made up of laminae or thin layers. to the back. With an overall thickness of 8mm, ToughTouch II is an ideal touch product for unsupervised, vandal-prone environments where ruggedized ATMs and self-service kiosks are used. "The ToughTouch II touch screen is 3M's most recent enhancement to the MicroTouch capacitive product line, which continues a development effort started nearly 20 years ago when 3M invented surface capacitive technology," stated Ty Silberhorn, general manager, 3M Touch Systems. "ToughTouch II is yet another indicator that 3M will continue to be one of the world's leading providers of capacitive touch screen solutions. ToughTouch II touch screens comply with UL 60950 safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. (impact breakage) and are IP66 / NEMA NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NEMA National Emergency Management Agency NEMA National Emergency Management Association NEMA Nottingham East Midlands Airport (UK) 4 sealable against liquids and other contaminants. These two capabilities, plus the sophisticated electronics of the MicroTouch EX II touch controller, help ensure continuous touch screen operation over extended periods, in a wide range of operating (-15xC to +70xC) and storage (-50aeC to + 80aeC) temperatures, in some of the harshest user environments. In addition to these ruggedized features, 3M's optical expertise provides ToughTouch II with an enhanced light transmission value of 86.5% to help ensure improved visibility under varying lighting conditions and, by integrating 3M Vikuiti Light Control Film between the glass layers, can provide a reliable on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. , viewer privacy option for financial transactions. MicroTouch ToughTouch II touch screens are now available in 12.1", 15", 17" and 19" standard sizes and integrated with Vikuiti Light Control Film (viewer privacy feature) in 12.1", 15", and 17" standard sizes. ToughTouch II can also be provided in a custom size to accommodate wide-aspect ratios for the new generation of displays and up to 32" for large-format applications. About 3M Touch Systems, Inc. 3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, operates globally and reports through 3M Display and Graphics Business, headquartered in St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. For more information visit www.3M.com/touch. About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch scotch 1 tr.v. scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es 1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance. 2. , Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com. 3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, MicroTouch, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. To download high resolution JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images related to this release, visit (URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. ) www.3M.com/3MTS-press |
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