Zytronic’s conductive glass technology has gained attention and significant interest from slot machine product developers.
The company has developed this as a futuristic concept for casinos and bars as well as touchscreens and display floating components. The coated glass acts as a wire, transferring power through contact alone, creating the effect that devices are freely ‘floating’ within an optically clear panel.
“Gaming is among the world’s most rapidly evolving markets, where players and product developers alike are always looking to try out innovative and futuristic new technology,” Dr. Andrew Morrison, Technical Director at Zytronic said. “Using wireless power transfer, Zytronic are revolutionizing the look and feel of traditional gaming machines to enhance the gaming experience.”
Morrison also said this concept is just one possible configuration of the technology.
“Devices such as speakers, sensors, cameras and microphones can be seamlessly incorporated and data transferred by Wi-Fi modules powered via the glass, to create a truly transparent and immersive gaming experience without the visual distraction of ugly power cables,” he said.
Zytronic had exhibited its electronically conductive glass technology at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, the largest global casino gaming trade event. The exhibit prompted interest from other companies.
Zytronic also works with Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, for use in its touchscreen products.
“The glass surface is highly durable and easy to wipe clean, making it ideal for high-touch surfaces such as those on gaming machines,” added Aderlan Vitalino from NSG Group. “The technology has enormous potential and can transfer power to a near endless array of electronic devices. The result is aesthetically exciting, futuristic looking design capabilities with applications across many of Zytronic’s core market sectors. We look forward to seeing the variety of exciting design possibilities and sector applications yet to be envisaged.”
