HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMRON Electronic Components, a global leader in electronic components and products, and Zytronic, a pioneer in customized projected capacitive (“PCAP”) touch solutions, have announced a partnership aimed at transforming the casino gaming experience. This collaboration, which combines OMRON’s electronic component technology with Zytronic’s touch sensor technology, has resulted in an innovative, new gaming button deck with floating glass bash buttons and transparent graphics.

The button deck utilizes Zytronic’s proprietary ZXY500 PCAP technology and custom firmware providing flexibility and customization to casino game manufacturers. Combined with OMRON’s See Through Panel (STP) technology, it creates a more engaging, responsive experience for players through animated graphics and visuals and offers multiple advantages over traditional gaming button decks.

Standout features of the integrated deck include:

• Enhanced User Experience: Tactile, fully transparent raised glass bash buttons paired with audible feedback and dynamic, customizable imagery create a captivating player experience.
• Streamlined Design: Glass touch-sensing bash buttons eliminates the need for drilled apertures, improving durability, removes any water ingress issue and delivers seamless aesthetics.
• Striking Visual Effects: STP technology creates holographic-style effects with predefined graphics such as “$$$” and “PLAY”, adding flair to gaming decks.
• Unique innovations: Transparent bash buttons extend visual interactivity, both within and beyond the display area.

“Zytronic has done an excellent job integrating their capabilities with OMRON’s STP technology, resulting in a partnership that adds value to customers,” said Patrick Lahey, business development manager at OMRON Electronic Components. “Combining their award-winning capacitive touch technology with our STP enabled them to create an enhanced, visually appealing transparent button deck that hasn’t been seen before. I am excited to see the impact this solution will have on the marketplace.”

The gaming button deck, which received industry praise at the Global Gaming Expo this past fall, highlights the success of OMRON and Zytronic’s collaboration, addressing the demand for reliable and immersive solutions in casino gaming. By meeting the technical and aesthetic needs of operators and players alike, this innovation is set to redefine the gaming experience while withstanding the demands of modern casinos and rigors of gaming.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate on this product alongside OMRON,” said Dr. Andrew Morrison, Chief Technology Officer at Zytronic. “This exciting new technology is a fresh look to traditional gaming and is an example of our commitment to creativity and innovation. We look forward to continuing to innovate alongside the team at OMRON and provide cutting-edge experiences that excite customers and players.”

To learn more about OMRON’s casino industry solutions, visit components.omron.com.

About OMRON Electronic Components

For over 90 years, OMRON Electronic Components has been a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, and optical components. OMRON’s broad product offering can be integrated in applications for energy, industrial automation, test and measurement/automated test equipment, power tool, smart home/building, and entertainment/gaming markets around the world. OMRON Electronic Components has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales professionals, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized distributor network. OMRON Electronic Components is the Americas subsidiary of OMRON Corporation, a $7 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services operating in more than 130 countries. Learn more at components.omron.com/us.

About Zytronic

Zytronic is a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of durable, high-performance touch sensor solutions. Known for their expertise in customizable touchscreens, Zytronic supports a range of industries from gaming to industrial control systems. The company is based in the United Kingdom. Learn more at www.zytronic.co.uk.