Touch Technology for Military Applications

With over 1,200 touch-related patents in existence, it is easy to become confused about which touch technology to choose to integrate into a new product. For the military or aerospace engineer, the process of choosing the right touch technology becomes even more difficult. Not only must the touch screen perform well in controlled settings but also in extreme environments with unknown variables, ranging from vibration to noise to extreme temperatures. With touch screens finding their way into cockpits, MRAP vehicles, handheld navigation units and countless other devices, it is absolutely critical that these displays perform 100% of the time.