# Touch Surface Ubiquity Displax Film Makes Any Surface a Touch Screen By TopDog | Published 2010-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/displax-film References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/displax-film-could-turn-nearly-any-surface-into-touchscreen-mak/) & [pocket-lint](http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/31188/displax-touchscreen-polymer-film-debuts) Inventions like Displax film are making the future come at us faster than ever. The Displax film turns any surface (less than 15mm thick) into an [interactive touch screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hkmlc-smart-boards), even if the surface is [curved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchable-display). If you are finding it a little hard to imagine, view the amazing video. Displax Interactive Systems created the thinner than paper [polymer film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dupont-flexible-displays) with ‘energy displacement’ sensitive nanowires. The Displax film is currently capable of 16 finger touch with a near future target of 65 simultaneous finger touch capacity. Imagine the possibilities… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Touch Screens:** The trend of interactive touch screens is disrupting the way we interact with surfaces and opening up new possibilities for user experiences. - **Flexible Touch Surfaces:** The trend of flexible touch surfaces is revolutionizing the concept of touch screens by enabling interaction on curved and unconventional surfaces. - **Sensory Nanowire Technology:** The trend of sensory nanowire technology is driving advancements in touch screen capabilities and paving the way for more precise and responsive touch interactions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry is experiencing disruption as the demand for interactive touch screens continues to grow, presenting opportunities for innovative products and services. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage interactive touch screens to create immersive and engaging brand experiences, capturing the attention of consumers in new and exciting ways. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore the potential of flexible touch surfaces to integrate interactive elements seamlessly into building interiors, enhancing user interactions and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics.md) - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md) - [Digitally Enabled Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-enabled-packaging.md) - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [Ultra-Thin Stretchable Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg.md) - [Touchless Interaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software.md) - [Organic Flexible Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-olcd.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Interactive Projection Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abusizz.md)