The sensor shown here is essentially two plates mounted side-by-side, attached to an Arduino Nano using the Capacitor library which uses just two pins, one digital and one analog.

The process, which Kodak describes as 'additive,' has some advantages compared to 'subtractive' methods of producing these touch-screen sensors. One of these advantages relates to the use of copper.

Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for an ultrasound-based force and touch sensor that could lead to a thinner, less obstructive 3D Touch mechanism, a structure which was reportedly a barrier ...

Earlier this month we shared a DIY touch-screen stylus for the iPad. That build was clever but unfinished looking. This version is polished and what commercial manufacturers should be bringing to ...