Most of us are familiar with capacitive touch screen technology from using it on our smartphones and tablet computers. It’s fast, responsive, dynamic and a world away from the functionality of the older resistive touch screens still being used in the cold food and beverage industry.
However, it’s also common knowledge that typical smartphones and tablets don’t work well under certain conditions such as cold and wet environments, or when wearing gloves. Is there some way that capacitive technology can be made to function reliably in these difficult environments, so that the industry can take advantage of its superior user experience?