To its credit, Distec in Germany is collaborating with Tanvas to introduce solid-state, programmable haptic technology to the industrial market, which will be the first time.
Distec in Germany, in collaboration with Tanvas, a developer of haptic technology in the United States, is now offering finished industrial touch monitors with software-defined tactile textures and haptic effects on the touch surface on the touch surface.
The use of electromechanical and vibrotactile haptics, which were previously used to provide haptic feedback on touchscreens, is not recommended for IP-rated human-machine interfaces because they require movement of the front glass.
TanvasTouch technology, which was developed at Northwestern University in the United States, has no moving parts and is therefore completely non-contact. Fine textures, edges, and bumps are perceived as friction changes, and they are easily distinguishable even when there is no visual distraction. The software-defined haptics, on the other hand, allow for an almost limitless variety of effects to be felt with a single swipe of the user's finger across a computer screen. Customizing the haptic feedback for each individual user is made possible through the API, which allows for customization of the behavior, size, and position of the haptic feedback.
The advancement of hapticity technology must keep pace with the market's shift toward lighter, thinner, and more flexible TFT displayin the industrial applications market. Multiple zones on a single surface are made possible by TanvasTouch, which also works in conjunction with force haptic technology to prevent an unwanted operation or action from taking place. TanvasTouch can be used to prevent an unwanted operation or action from taking place.
As one of the leading German specialists for TFT flat screens and system solutions for industrial and multimedia applications, Distec researches, develops, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge solutions, as well as a diverse range of component parts, TFT flat screens, embedded boards, systems, and services. Distec is a German company with its headquarters in Dresden.
This subsidiary of the Fortec Group has its headquarters in Germering, near Munich, and a manufacturing facility in Hörselberg-Hainich, near Eisenach. The company is a subsidiary of the Fortec Group. Distec, which has its own design center in Germering, uses hardware and software developed in-house to provide a wide range of services, including customized developments and adaptations, product refinements such as optical bonding and monitor system assembly, as well as the production of finished goods.
In the words of Distec's Managing Director Matthias Keller, "We offer industrial touch monitors that are dust, water, fire, and impact resistant, but haptic feedback introduces a completely new dimension to our devices."Distec is a world-class manufacturer of industrial touch monitors and other related products. According to the researcher, this technology enables us to combine the versatility of displays with the haptic benefits of physical buttons on our monitors, resulting in a more satisfying user experience. Incorporating the feature is simple, and it does not introduce any additional complexity to the overall system architecture. When the ability to display haptic structures on the touchscreen is combined with an IP65 front-protected stainless-steel housing, the upcoming devices will be considered pioneers in the field of industrial monitors, according to the company.
Electroadhesion-based surface haptics do not require any moving parts, says Alex Kessler, Tanvas, Inc.'s Head of Business Development for EMEA. This eliminates issues caused by vibration, air gaps and ceiling limits while simultaneously expanding the range of textures and tactile effects that can be achieved. The low and mid-volume purchases we are offering as part of our collaboration with Distec to provide more people with access to new technology and modern interfaces are part of our commitment to helping businesses create applications that are tailored to their specific requirements. TanvasTouch has a wide range of applications outside of the industrial sector, including automotive, home automation, and any commercialTFT display or smart surface that can be programmed.
TanvasTouch will be available on the POS-PRO monitors and panel PCs manufactured by Distec Corporation starting in February 2022, according to the company. The line-up will begin with the 10.1-inch model and will be gradually expanded to include all of the PRO Series sizes, which range from 7-inch to 15.6-inch in screen size. A variety of additional dimensions are available on a project-by-project basis as needed.