Transparent capacitive touch buttons

PiTouch

PiTouch is a capacitive touch button solution engineered for maximum customization. Outstanding transparency and stable performance are achieved through a sophisticated combination of advanced materials and our proprietary controller board. The button layout is fully customizable and easily scalable to any design or interface.

Each solution can utilize our in-house manufactured FORECO organic transparent material or alternative technologies such as ITO or SiNano. Every configuration is tailored to the specific technical and aesthetic requirements of your application.

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Application based material

FORECO, SiNano or ITO

Customized solution

a solution tailored to the specific application requirements

Printable on glass

SiNano or FORECO with dielectric coating

PiTouch controller

inhouse developed controller for 32 buttons (can be expanded)

Up to 12 mm

cover glass thickness

Seamless integration

USB-HID or I2C compatible

>90 % Transparency

minimal brightness and color depreciation

Wet performance

reliable under wet conditions

Transparent capacitive touch buttons

PiTouch offers a smart alternative for applications where PCAP screens are unnecessary.

Touch control is an inseparable part of modern devices. PiTouch buttons offer customizable solutions for your usecase. It's developed with sustainability and reliability in mind.

Customizability

Touch buttons come in various designs and every project is unique. That’s why PiTouch provides a wide spectrum of solutions, adaptable to your specific application. And if our standard portfolio doesn’t match your needs, our R&D experts will develop a custom design just for you.

Transparency

One of PiTouch’s key advantages is high transparency - over 90 % light transmission, which is ideal when clear visibility is critical. For applications where transparency is not required, we also offer non-transparent configurations, which delivers enhanced touch responsiveness and faster response while maintaining the same robust build quality.

Variety of materials

Used material is always based on the customer’s application. For transparent solutions we use FORECO, SiNano or ITO; for non-transparent we use silver-paste traces or FORECO.

Environmentally friendly option FORECO

Our FORECO organic material provides all possibilities similar to ITO, but with sustainability in mind. FORECO is characterized by over 90 % optical transparency while maintaining a sheet resistance of under 200 Ω/□. Its neutral spectral profile ensures true-to-life color rendering. This material is developed and manufactured in house. Can be printed on glass or PET.

SiNano

Material proven by time. Provides High conductivity, high response time, great transparency and higher customizability. Can be printed on glass or PET.

ITO

Most used material in touch technologies. High conductivity, high response time, best transparency offering high customizability. Can be provided as standalone touch sensors on PET substrates.

Connectivity

PiTouch controller offers two types of connectivity. USB-HID standard, which makes the controller behave like a standard peripheral, and I2C for more embedded solutions.

Transparent capacitive touch buttons

PiTouch buttons offer complete customization to meet your specific needs, utilizing reliable touch technology for product designs in various sizes and shapes.

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Specs in PDF

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Usage: PiTouch buttons deliver outstanding performance wherever transparent touch interfaces are required. Our proprietary FORECO conductive material provides a strategic advantage — it is not classified as a restricted or critical raw material within the EU. For applications demanding exceptional performance or specific electrical-optical characteristics, we also offer custom configurations based on SiNano or ITO technologies, ensuring your solution meets even the most advanced design requirements.

Customized keyboards

Simple control panel

EV Charging Station

Vending machines

Industry control

Underwater touch control

Highlight: Customizability is the key feature. PiTouch buttons can be designed in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They can be supplied as a standalone functional foil or permanently bonded to various smooth materials. Another option is to print the buttons directly onto the desired carrier substrate — including glass, PET, or other compatible surfaces.

Key features:

Button size: 0,5” - 10”
Shape: Customizable
Button amount: 1 to 32 (can be expanded)
Detection Method: Self capacitance PiTouch unit
Input Method: Finger, capacitive stylus, gloved finger
Transparency: >90 %
Touch response: <15 ms
Special functions: Water resistance
Conductivity: 10-200 Ω/□ (material dependent)
Pattern: Customizable
Cover Glass: up to 12 mm
Interface: I2C, USB HID
Power supply: 3.3 V; 5 V
Power consumption: typically 45 mA
PiTouch controller dimensions: Standard 32 buttons 97,2 x 21 mm; Small 8 buttons 48 x 21 mm

Delivery: We use wooden crates for transport, providing 100% protection against damage during transit and subsequent storage.

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