Matrox and 3M Collaborate to Deliver Interactive Multi-Touch, Multi-Display Solutions

-- Multi-touch support across stretched multi-monitor desktops under Windows 7 simplifies interactive display wall implementation

MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Matrox® Graphics Inc. and 3M™ Touch Systems (subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division) announced that both companies have validated a new 3M touch driver that will support multi-touch functionality across two, three or more 3M Multi-touch Displays powered by a variety of Matrox multi-monitor products. Integrators can now pair Matrox products with 3M Multi-touch Displays to create attention-grabbing, interactive digital signage and collaborative video walls that span multiple displays, without the need for touch overlays or licensing fees. Applications include interactive kiosks, way finding, retail and exhibit display walls, as well as collaborative multi-panel classroom, boardroom, and command & control installations.

"With our Mura MPX, DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go products, multiple displays are seen as one large stretched desktop, and standard off-the-shelf touch displays typically have had difficulty supporting this stretched-desktop mode," said Caroline Injoyan, Business Development Manager, Matrox Graphics Inc. "3M's new driver overcomes this limitation and provides a simple way for integrators to add engaging interactivity to their multi-screen digital signage setups."

"Many of our customers in retail, exhibit, and digital signage markets are seeking to create high-impact and memorable interactive user experiences for their customers by expanding the touch interface beyond a single display," said Ian Kimball, Americas Marketing Manager, Touch Systems, 3M Electronic Solutions Division. "This newly-enabled functionality lets customers easily optimise multi-touch performance across multiple screens, which is ideal for multi-user collaborative applications."

Availability 
The 3M MT7.14.0 driver for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Windows® 7 is available now as a free download driver from the 3M website.

The following 3M Multi-Touch Display products are supported:

• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display C4667PW (46")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display C3266PW (32")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display C2167PW (21.5")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display C2256PW (22")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display M2767PW (27")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display M2467PW (24")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display M2167PW (21.5")
• 3M™ Multi-Touch Display M1866PW (18.5")

The following Matrox multi-display products are supported:

• Matrox DualHead2Go external multi-monitor adapters
• Matrox TripleHead2Go external multi-monitor adapters
• Matrox M-Series™ add-in graphics cards
• Matrox Mura™ MPX video wall controller boards
• Matrox Extio™ KVM extenders

About Matrox Graphics Inc. 
Matrox Graphics is a leading manufacturer of graphics solutions for professional markets. In-house design expertise, top-to-bottom manufacturing, and dedicated customer support make our solutions the premier choice in industries that require stable, high-reliability products. Matrox is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.matrox.com/graphics.

About 3M Electronics Division and 3M Touch Systems Inc.
The 3M Electronic Solutions Division offers innovative solutions to the global electronics market, such as touch systems and multi-touch displays; static control products; copper interconnect systems; cables and cable assemblies; carrier and cover tapes and trays; flexible circuits; embedded capacitor materials, and Textool brand test and burn-in sockets. Information about 3M electronics offerings is available at www.3M.com/electronics.

3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division, provides innovative touchscreen systems and display solutions to customers worldwide under the 3M and MicroTouch brands. 3M touch products are commonly used for single-touch and multi-touch applications that include casino gaming, foodservice, hospitality, industrial, interactive digital signage, healthcare, retail point of sale and self-service. Information about 3M touch solutions is available at www.3M.com/touch. Information about 3M Company is available at www.3M.com/about.

CONTACT: Janet Matey, Matrox Graphics Inc. +1 (514) 822-6037