3M Microtouch

High Performance in Extreme Environments
MicroTouch?Near Field Imaging touch screens are the preferred touch solution for applications that require extreme durability in harsh environments. NFI projected capacitive technology is accurate enough to control equipment precisely, yet sensitive enough to detect finger touches through gloves. Ideally suited for harsh environments, NFI touch screens withstand high pressure washdowns common in industrial or automotive manufacturing and are unaffected by most surface contaminants found in factory automation, utilities and mining environments.

	Resistive	Infrared	Surface Acoustic Wave	Capacitive
Touch resolution	High	High	Average	High
Clarity	Average	Good	Good	Good
Operation	Finger or stylus	Finger or stylus	Finger or soft-tipped stylus	Finger only
Durability	Can be damaged by sharp objects	Highly durable	Susceptible to dirt and moisture	Highly durable