In today's rapidly evolving tech era, touchscreens have become an indispensable part of our lives. To achieve efficient, sensitive touch control, the choice of material is crucial. COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymer) plastic, an innovative material developed by Zeon Corporation, is gradually replacing traditional materials, leading the way in touchscreen technology.
History and Application Fields of COP Plastic
COP plastic is an innovative material developed for touchscreen applications. It was first developed by Zeon Corporation and has been widely applied. COP plastic is mainly used in capacitive touchscreens, which detect user operation by the touch current on the material surface. According to predictions, the global capacitive touchscreen market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% from 2021 to 2028.
Advantages of COP Plastic
- Ultra-Thin Design: COP plastic is very thin, effectively reducing the thickness of the touch screen, making devices more slim and portable.
- High Touch Sensitivity: COP plastic has excellent electrical conductivity, achieving rapid, accurate touch response, providing a smoother user experience. Research data shows that the touch sensitivity of COP plastic has increased by more than 20% compared to traditional materials.
- Good Light Transparency: COP plastic has excellent light transparency, ensuring the clarity and brightness of the display, without affecting the user's visual enjoyment of the device screen. Test data show that the light transmittance of COP plastic is over 90%.
- Durability: COP plastic has excellent wear resistance and durability, able to withstand long-term use and frequent touch operations. Experimental data show that the wear resistance of COP plastic has improved by more than 30% over traditional materials.
Comparison of COP and PET Materials
Compared with the common PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) material, COP plastic has obvious advantages.
- Sensitivity: The touch sensitivity of COP plastic is much higher than that of PET material, achieving more accurate, reliable touch recognition. Test data show that the touch sensitivity of COP plastic is about 25% higher than PET material.
- Optical Performance: COP plastic has better light transmittance and anti-reflection performance, providing a clearer, brighter display effect. Research data show that the anti-reflection performance of COP plastic is nearly 40% higher than PET material.
- Stability: COP plastic is more stable, able to withstand higher temperature and humidity changes, maintaining stable touch control performance. Experimental data show that the temperature change resistance of COP plastic is about 15% higher than PET material.
In conclusion, with its ultra-thin design, high touch sensitivity, good light transparency, and excellent durability, COP plastic not only shows great application prospects in touchscreen technology but also has broad possibilities in sectors such as transportation, electronics/telecommunications, civil engineering/architecture/housing, lifestyle products, and industrial applications.
In the field of touchpads, COP plastic provides an enhanced user experience due to its high sensitivity and accuracy. It allows for multi-touch gestures, providing a seamless interaction for users. Moreover, due to its superior wear resistance, devices using COP plastic touchpads exhibit longer lifespans, even under heavy use. In essence, COP plastic is paving the way for future advancements in touchscreen technology.
In this high-tech world, Feaglet recognizes the unparalleled potential of COP plastic in touch technology. Our products now incorporate COP technology for touch panels, providing higher sensitivity, thinner design, better light transmittance, and longer lifespan. What we offer to our customers is not just a product, but a cutting-edge touch experience. For more information, please visit our website: Feaglet.