/> As part of the agreement, Synaptics and Nissha will also collaborate on pilot projects designed to expand the reach of Synaptics innovations in the marketplace and drive their implementation on a broad scale.

The technology enables a touch sensor system with a flexible circuit substrate coupled to a flexible sensor substrate. While there are many potential applications for this technology, touchscreen applications in particular benefit from this reliable and cost-effective implementation. Nissha’s touch panel products currently ship in devices such as mobile phones, notebook PCs, vehicle interior components, and information appliances.

This partnership will allow Synaptics’ world-class sensor technology to deliver enhanced user experiences to a wider segment of customers for touch solutions,” said Stan Swearingen, senior vice president of strategic technology and corporate development at Synaptics. “Synaptics’ capacitive touch solutions portfolio has driven our market leadership and through relationships with other innovators such as Nissha we are adding new paths to bring touch innovation to market.

“Our long history of quality and innovation in printing processes has established Nissha as one of the leaders in the fast-growing market for touch solutions. Working with Synaptics’ innovative technology and intellectual property, will allow us to bring compelling products to market,” said Ryomei Omote, general manager production engineering, Input Devices at Nissha.