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Making devices different with haptic touch technology

One of the biggest challenges that consumer technology designers face is finding new ways to differentiate products from those that already exist.

01/02/2022 10:20:03

This is especially the case for laptops: they are typically of similar shape and size, and combine the same three features – a display, a keyboard, and a touchpad. There are few aspects that distinguish models from competitors aside from those that address the needs of a particular audience, like gamers or graphic designers.

According to Market Research Future (MRFR), the haptics market is experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 13 percent to 2026, offering consumer technology companies the opportunity to innovate and differentiate their designs using haptic technology.

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.