Working hard to provide you with the best possible service

Here at Display Solutions, we have worked hard over the past 19 years to develop our value added services. By offering an alternative portfolio to the blue chip manufacturers we have managed to establish a niche sector in the market that has experienced strong growth in recent years. So, what makes us different to your standard distributor? 

The team at Display Solutions are dedicated to providing you an outstanding support service from enquiry to after sales. Our Account Manager and Internal Sales Support team are on hand to advise you on the most suitable solution for your product application. Whether its a full turnkey solution or a single component, we can cater for your requirements. 

The partnership with our Asian partners and the expansion of our DisplayTouch range of products have also enabled us to offer you a greater cost saving without sacrificing the quality. With our suppliers being award winning providers in the digital signage industry including the Taiwan Excellence Awards, you can rest assured our brands are names you can trust. 

Customer service is a vital element to our success, and we value your feedback. We would like to invite you to let us know what you think of our service, and what you would like to see from us going forward.

Give us a call on 01480 412233 or email info@displaysolutions.co.uk with any comments, suggestions or ideas on how we can improve your service. 

DisplayTouch launch new micro site

It’s been a busy month at Display Solutions HQ with plenty of new product releases and behind the scenes work going on, but we’re now pleased to unveil the new and improved DisplayTouch website to you! 

The new look micro site has been designed specifically to provide ease of access to our full DisplayTouch range with data sheets available to download free of charge. We have been expanding our DisplayTouch range of touch monitors over the past 12 months, and the portfolio now covers PCAP, SAW, IR and Resistive touch screens in sizes from 10.4" - 42". The products have been designed for a wide variety of applications including POS, Gaming, Public information and Transportation.

The new micro site allows you to view all of the products from the range and download the data sheets at the click of a button. You can also find out more about the team behind DisplayTouch, see the latest vandal-resistant product being put to the test on our YouTube channel and read the latest news items. 

Take a look at the new and improved micro-site at www.displaytouch.net

For all product enquiries, please fill out our simple enquiry form. Alternatively, give us a call today on 01480 411600. 

42-inch multi-touch display with full HD resolution from Display Solutions

Display Solutions extends its DisplayTouch line with the introduction of a 42-inch multi-touch display. Allowing up to 10 touch points at one time, these displays integrate innovative Planar Scatter Detection (PSD) technology that works with gloved hands. Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications, within the correct enclosure, the DT-S42FD is suitable for gaming, information, retail and educational applications requiring up to 10 point touch.

The DT-S42FD features 920 x 1080 full HD resolution, with a bezel free front. The PSD technology uses advanced opto-mechanics and signal processing to offer an optical in-glass technology requiring no ITO - unlike other touchscreen technologies, such as P-CAP, lines are not visible to the user on the front of the screen providing a perceivably clearer image. In addition, this touch technology is insensitive to EMI/RFI. 

“Through using PSD technology, the DT-S42FD offers better picture quality than other similar multi-touch displays currently available on the market,” begins Brendan O’Reilly, account manager at Display Solutions. “This innovative technology is an exciting product to bring to our DisplayTouch range, and with interest already received from system integrators, we are looking forward to seeing the DT-S42FD used across a wide variety of industries.”

Compatible with Windows 8, the DDC output connection enables system integrators to plug in a board, and a complementary OCS device allows for the screen to be used as a PC.  RoHS compliant, the screen also carries CE, FCC-A, UL and CUL safety approvals.

For more information about the DT-S42FD and other products in the DisplayTouch range, please call Display Solutions directly on +44 (0) 1480 411600 or visit the website: www.displaytouch.co.uk

Transpixel: A simple POS solution for your retail application

POS displays are becoming a big thing in the retail industry, and since the launch of Tesco's virtual store in Korea in 2011, retailers across the globe are catching on to the growing trend. Intel predicts that in 2015 digital signs will total to 22 million globally. The three top industries for digital signage have been reported as retail, corporate and transportation according to Avalos. Although corporate is currently the strongest market in EMEA, retail is following closely behind.

SignStix claims “Digital signage will become even more sought-after in 2015 as it will help retailers’ ability to engage and convert in-store customers and enhance the overall shopping experience” and with 85% of European businesses believing new technology provides them with a competitive advantage (Epson Europe 2014) it is becoming highly important that retailers introduce innovative digital signage technology to up-sell products and stay ahead of their competitors. 

Here at Display Solutions, we have a variety of digital signage products designed for the retail industry. One of the latest products to be added to our portfolio is the Transpixel range of transparent displays from our trusted partner Litemax. The transparent displays make eye catching POS features a hassle free in store application. With plug and play capabilities, the Transpixel products can be easily installed and content can be changed regularly to fit a specific promotion or theme. The transparent display sits on the front of an enclosed box frame which can be opened from the rear to place products inside. The Transpixel range is currently available in 17.2" and 29.3" versions which can be easily installed into stands, features and fascias. Take a look at the Transpixel range being demonstrated in our latest product video. 

For more information on the Transpixel range or any other products from our portfolio, please contact us directly on 01480 411600. Find out more about Display Solutions by visiting our website: www.displaysolutions.co.uk 

PCAP: The touch technology explained

PCAP touch technology is widely used in smart phones and tablets, but is fast becoming the favoured option for larger touch screen systems, taking over from the old favourite resistive touch. Although there are various different touch technologies in the market, PCAP is proving to be one of the most reliable, and here’s why...

How it works 

Projected capacitive sensors are made up of three major components; the sensor glass, the cover glass, and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) to the controller IC. The sensor glass is made up of a series of electrodes that are configured into rows and columns that are “read” one by one to get an exact reading or count. These electrodes are made of a transparent conductive coating called indium tin oxide (ITO) The DisplayTouch range uses an enhanced Single Indium Tin Oxide Structure. Each electrode is routed back with a metal trace to a connection point where the FPC can be bonded.

The cover glass is optically bonded with an optical clear adhesive on top of the sensor glass, burying the electrodes within the stack of the lamination. The cover glass serves as a dielectric between your touch and the electrodes of the sensor glass. It also acts as a barrier layer, protecting the sensitive electrodes from the environment and any potential damage.

The controller continually scans and monitors the capacitance of the electrodes. When your finger touches the surface of the cover glass it pulls a small charge from the electrodes and using complex algorithms the controller can determine the exact location of your touch, the results are extremely precise.

Projected capacitive touch technology has many benefits, in particular, a multi-touch capability, extreme durability with up to 250 million hours lifespan and superior optics with over 90% optical transmission. 

Benefits include

-          PCAP offers multi-touch capabilities

-          PCAP offers protective shielding and longer life usage

-          PCAP supports drag and drop/various gesture movements 

-          PCAP boasts strong touch accuracy 

How we can help you save money 

Although PCAP can sometimes be deemed as a less cost effective solution, we’ve developed our own range of PCAP monitors that offer a reliable, cost saving solution. The DisplayTouch range covers all types of touch technology, but specialises on PCAP technology. Some of the latest products to be added to the DisplayTouch range include new vandal-resistant monitors and 10 point touch displays. To find out more about the touch technologies available and our DisplayTouch range, visit www.displaytouch.co.uk or contact us directly on 01480 411600.