E-Screen is the leading authorised european distributor and stockist of 3M touch screens, touch monitors and accessories including 3M capacitive touchscreens, multi touch monitors, large format monitors and digital signage systems.

E-Screen is the leading UK authorised supplier of 3M touch systems and capacitive touchscreen technology. We offer high quality display, touch screens,TFT LCD components and related products supplying market leading service, delivery and technical support at some of the most competitive pricing available. For volume or re-seller pricing,please e-mail or call for a quote!

Products can be purchased on-line securely by credit card or for business customers via trade account. We can supply across Europe and beyond and can accept payment in Euro, US $ or Sterling.

We hold stock of most 3M touchscreens, probably commanding the largest stocks of 3M capacitive sensors in Europe.

E-Screen works with the leading TFT LCD and TFT LCD touch screen manufacturers such as 3M Touch Systems to deliver the latest in display and interactive technology at extremely competitive pricing, available either on line or for business customers via trade account.

We hold extensive stocks of touch screens and TFT LCD touch screen monitors, both desk top touch monitors and chassis touch screen monitors offering market leading lead times on touch screen components. Our range is much wider than that shown on this site, if you require something not shown, please call.

Touch Screen Technology

E-screen specializes in 3M Cleartek II surface capacitive touch screen technology.

Surface capacitive touch technology is one of the most established touch interfaces available today. Pioneered by MicroTouch Systems in the mid-1980s, surface capacitive technology is the preferred solution for public-access applications in contaminant-prone environments.

There are many other types of touch screen technology available which along with surface capacitive are appropriate for most applications. Technologies such as resistive, Infra red, projected capacitive and surface acoustic wave are all good basic technologies.

E-Screen has chosen 3M surface capacitive as its primary technology due to the proven nature of the technology, its suitability in a wide range of environments and applications and the strength and stability of 3M.

All 3M capacitive touch screen components are sold with a 5 YEAR WARRANTY as standard.

In rare cases where surface capacitive does not meet customer needs E-screen can supply alternative technologies. The most common other technology is resistive where the low durability of the technology is balanced by a low cost, meeting the requirements of applications often seen in hand held or consumer products. Resistive technology is also used in applications where the touch screen is required to be activated with an input device other than the human finger. This is because surface capacitive will only operate if touched by a finger, not a stylus.

Touchscreen Technologies Explained

Further General Touch Monitor Information

Touch monitors are TFT LCD monitors that have a touch screen integrated behind the bezel to allow interaction.

Basically any single point touchscreen emulates the functionality of a computer mouse.

It is possible to integrate touch sensors into many standard types of monitors therefore converting them to touch monitors, this is normally the lowest cost way of manufacturing a touch monitor. The downside of fitting touch screens into what are known as 3rd party monitors is that the monitors are not designed from the bottom up as touch monitors therefore they are normally very unstable when touched. This doesn't matter too much when they are fitted onto a monitor arm by VESA mounting however, if the objective is to use the standard base of the monitor then often the instability of the base makes the touch monitor unsuitable for many applications. For larger projects the life of production of a standard desktop monitor is generally short, with panel changes and modifications happening often to keep the pricing low.

3M M170 and M150 touch monitors are designed to be touch monitors therefore have extremely stable bases enabling stability when touched. The 3M range also comes with the option to VESA mount. The development of a complete touch monitor is expensive therefore the models are kept in service for many years, offering increased stability of supply of the same unit as originally supplied. 3M Monitors also come with a 3M backed 3 year warranty, offering great value.