INSIGHTS
From Display to Touch: Why Overlays Are the Smartest Way to Upgrade Screens
DISPLAX Team | October 21, 2025 | 5min
When retrofitting is the smarter move
When retrofitting is the smarter move
Across retail, corporate, and public spaces, displays are everywhere — guiding, informing, entertaining. But as interactivity becomes essential, many organizations face a familiar dilemma:
how do you transform existing displays into responsive touchscreens without replacing them entirely?
That’s where touch overlays come in. They are the fastest, most efficient way to retrofit professional displays and bring them to life with touch.
Across retail, corporate, and public spaces, displays are everywhere — guiding, informing, entertaining. But as interactivity becomes essential, many organizations face a familiar dilemma:
how do you transform existing displays into responsive touchscreens without replacing them entirely?
That’s where touch overlays come in. They are the fastest, most efficient way to retrofit professional displays and bring them to life with touch.The challenge: turning passive displays into interactive experiences
The challenge: turning passive displays into interactive experiences
Thousands of LCDs and digital signage panels are already installed worldwide. Replacing them all with new touch-enabled displays is rarely an option.
It’s expensive, disruptive, and wasteful — not to mention the technical complexity of re-mounting, re-wiring, and recalibrating content systems.
For integrators and solution providers, time and reliability are crucial.
They need a fast, clean way to add touch functionality without redesigning their entire setup.
And that’s exactly what overlays deliver.
Thousands of LCDs and digital signage panels are already installed worldwide. Replacing them all with new touch-enabled displays is rarely an option.
It’s expensive, disruptive, and wasteful — not to mention the technical complexity of re-mounting, re-wiring, and recalibrating content systems.
For integrators and solution providers, time and reliability are crucial.
They need a fast, clean way to add touch functionality without redesigning their entire setup.
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
A touch overlay is a precisely engineered frame that sits over an existing display, instantly converting it into a high-performance touchscreen.
It’s a true plug-and-play approach: mount it, connect the USB, and you’re ready to go — no lamination, no bonding, no re-integration.
Overlays are ideal for:
System integrators retrofitting signage networks or video walls
Museums and corporate environments upgrading to interactive displays
Retail and hospitality spaces adding customer interaction points
Education and meeting rooms seeking modern collaboration tools
Instead of replacing what works, overlays let you upgrade what you already have.
A touch overlay is a precisely engineered frame that sits over an existing display, instantly converting it into a high-performance touchscreen.
It’s a true plug-and-play approach: mount it, connect the USB, and you’re ready to go — no lamination, no bonding, no re-integration.
Overlays are ideal for:
System integrators retrofitting signage networks or video walls
Museums and corporate environments upgrading to interactive displays
Retail and hospitality spaces adding customer interaction points
Education and meeting rooms seeking modern collaboration tools
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Choosing between a retrofit overlay and a new touchscreen display often comes down to cost and control. But the real difference is strategic.
Choosing between a retrofit overlay and a new touchscreen display often comes down to cost and control. But the real difference is strategic.
| Factor | Touch Overlay | All-in-one Touch Display |
| Upgrade Path | Add touch to any existing display | Must replace entire unit |
| Installation Time | Minutes — plug & play | Full replacement & mounting |
| Customization | Multiple brands and models supported | Limited to OEM options |
| Support & Service | Manufacturer-level engineering support | Reseller or distributor level |
| Cost Efficiency | Uses existing display hardware | New hardware purchase required |
| Sustainability | Extends life of installed displays | Generates electronic waste |
Overlays aren’t just a temporary solution, they’re a sustainable, professional-grade upgrade path for the AV industry.
Overlays aren’t just a temporary solution, they’re a sustainable, professional-grade upgrade path for the AV industry.
DISPLAX Overlays: built on MESH, powered by experience
DISPLAX Overlays: built on MESH, powered by experience
Behind every DISPLAX Overlay is MESH, our proprietary PCAP touch sensor technology, recognized worldwide for its precision, speed, and reliability.
After 3M exited the touch market, DISPLAX became the global reference for projected capacitive touch innovation.
Today, our overlays bring that same engineering excellence to retrofit solutions, combining industrial-grade design with powerful, flexible performance.
Behind every DISPLAX Overlay is MESH, our proprietary PCAP touch sensor technology, recognized worldwide for its precision, speed, and reliability.
After 3M exited the touch market, DISPLAX became the global reference for projected capacitive touch innovation.Today, our overlays bring that same engineering excellence to retrofit solutions, combining industrial-grade design with powerful, flexible performance.
A controller for every display size
A controller for every display size
A controller for every display size
DISPLAX offers three controller families, ensuring optimal touch performance across any screen dimension:
CH130 – For up to 32” displays
CH262 – For up to 55” displays
CH334 – For up to 86” displays
Each delivers:
8 ms response time
Up to 40 simultaneous touches
Full HID plug-and-play compatibility (Windows, Linux, Android, ChromeOS)
These aren’t entry-level specs — they’re the standard in professional PCAP technology used in DISPLAX’s own interactive video walls and custom touch tables.
DISPLAX offers three controller families, ensuring optimal touch performance across any screen dimension:
CH130 – For up to 32” displays
CH262 – For up to 55” displays
CH334 – For up to 86” displays
Each delivers:
8 ms response time
Up to 40 simultaneous touches
Full HID plug-and-play compatibility (Windows, Linux, Android, ChromeOS)
Compatibility that sets you free
Compatibility that sets you free
DISPLAX Overlays are available for a wide range of display brands and models, from Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, NEC, ViewSonic, and many others.
That compatibility means:
You’re not locked into one display manufacturer.
You can retrofit mixed installations across locations.
You can easily upgrade to touch while maintaining consistent visual quality.
Every overlay is precision-built to fit the physical design of each display model, ensuring seamless installation and a perfect, flush fit.
DISPLAX Overlays are available for a wide range of display brands and models, from Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, NEC, ViewSonic, and many others.
That compatibility means:
You’re not locked into one display manufacturer.
You can retrofit mixed installations across locations.
You can easily upgrade to touch while maintaining consistent visual quality.
Every overlay is precision-built to fit the physical design of each display model, ensuring seamless installation and a perfect, flush fit.
Ease of installation: simplicity meets engineering
Ease of installation: simplicity meets engineering
One of the greatest advantages of overlays is their speed of deployment.
Integrators can turn a standard LCD into a touch display in minutes, without specialized tools or cleanroom environments.
Simply:
Unbox and position the overlay.
Connect it via USB.
Calibrate (if desired) with DISPLAX software tools.
Start interacting.
No adhesives, no lamination, no re-integration. Just pure plug-and-play simplicity — engineered for professionals who can’t afford delays.
One of the greatest advantages of overlays is their speed of deployment.
Integrators can turn a standard LCD into a touch display in minutes, without specialized tools or cleanroom environments.
Simply:
Unbox and position the overlay.
Connect it via USB.
Calibrate (if desired) with DISPLAX software tools.
Start interacting.
Why choose DISPLAX instead of cheaper touch displays
Why choose DISPLAX instead of cheaper touch displays
Price will always be part of the discussion, but value is where DISPLAX wins.
Compared to consumer-grade touchscreens like Iiyama or other off-the-shelf solutions, DISPLAX Overlays deliver a completely different level of performance and reliability.
Price will always be part of the discussion, but value is where DISPLAX wins.
Compared to consumer-grade touchscreens like Iiyama or other off-the-shelf solutions, DISPLAX Overlays deliver a completely different level of performance and reliability.| Aspect | DISPLAX Overlay | Low-cost Touch Displays |
| Touch Technology | True PCAP with advanced MESH sensor | Often IR or basic PCAP |
| Latency & Precision | 8 ms response, up to 40 touches | Noticeable lag, limited multi-touch |
| Durability | Industrial-grade frame and calibration | Consumer design, limited lifespan |
| Flexibility | Multi-brand compatibility | Single manufacturer only |
| Support | Direct access to DISPLAX engineering | Reseller-level assistance |
| Sustainability | Retrofit, re-use, upgrade | Replace entire unit when outdated |
When performance, reliability, and long-term availability matter, DISPLAX is the professional choice.
When performance, reliability, and long-term availability matter, DISPLAX is the professional choice.
Mature technology, global trust
Mature technology, global trust
DISPLAX Overlays are already used by system integrators and AV professionals worldwide, powering interactive retail spaces, museums, airports, and command centers.
They deliver the same touch quality that our flagship solutions (like TILE and TILE Pro) are known for — because they share the same DNA.
With in-house R&D, manufacturing, and support based in Portugal, DISPLAX provides stability, product continuity, and expert guidance — all from the world leader in PCAP touch technology.
DISPLAX Overlays are already used by system integrators and AV professionals worldwide, powering interactive retail spaces, museums, airports, and command centers.
They deliver the same touch quality that our flagship solutions (like TILE and TILE Pro) are known for — because they share the same DNA.
A sustainable approach to interactivity
A sustainable approach to interactivity
By extending the life of existing displays, overlays are not only practical but environmentally responsible.
They reduce electronic waste, minimize resource consumption, and help organizations transition to interactivity without discarding perfectly functional hardware.
It’s technology that respects both your investment and the planet.
By extending the life of existing displays, overlays are not only practical but environmentally responsible.
They reduce electronic waste, minimize resource consumption, and help organizations transition to interactivity without discarding perfectly functional hardware.
Conclusion: a professional upgrade path for the interactive age
Conclusion: a professional upgrade path for the interactive age
Adding touch shouldn’t mean starting from zero.
With DISPLAX Overlays, you can turn any professional display into a responsive, high-performance touchscreen - quickly, reliably, and sustainably.
Backed by MESH technology, a full range of controllers, and unmatched engineering support, DISPLAX Overlays are the clear choice for professionals who demand more than consumer-grade solutions.
Adding touch shouldn’t mean starting from zero.
With DISPLAX Overlays, you can turn any professional display into a responsive, high-performance touchscreen - quickly, reliably, and sustainably.
Want help choosing the right PCAP solution for your project?
Want help choosing the right PCAP solution for your project?
Get in touch with the DISPLAX team for a sample, consultation, or product spec comparison.
Get in touch with the DISPLAX team for a sample, consultation, or product spec comparison.
INSIGHTS
From Display to Touch: Why Overlays Are the Smartest Way to Upgrade Screens
DISPLAX Team | October 21, 2025 | 5min
When retrofitting is the smarter move
When retrofitting is the smarter move
Across retail, corporate, and public spaces, displays are everywhere — guiding, informing, entertaining. But as interactivity becomes essential, many organizations face a familiar dilemma:
how do you transform existing displays into responsive touchscreens without replacing them entirely?
That’s where touch overlays come in. They are the fastest, most efficient way to retrofit professional displays and bring them to life with touch.
Across retail, corporate, and public spaces, displays are everywhere — guiding, informing, entertaining. But as interactivity becomes essential, many organizations face a familiar dilemma:
how do you transform existing displays into responsive touchscreens without replacing them entirely?
That’s where touch overlays come in. They are the fastest, most efficient way to retrofit professional displays and bring them to life with touch.The challenge: turning passive displays into interactive experiences
The challenge: turning passive displays into interactive experiences
Thousands of LCDs and digital signage panels are already installed worldwide. Replacing them all with new touch-enabled displays is rarely an option.
It’s expensive, disruptive, and wasteful — not to mention the technical complexity of re-mounting, re-wiring, and recalibrating content systems.
For integrators and solution providers, time and reliability are crucial.
They need a fast, clean way to add touch functionality without redesigning their entire setup.
And that’s exactly what overlays deliver.
Thousands of LCDs and digital signage panels are already installed worldwide. Replacing them all with new touch-enabled displays is rarely an option.
It’s expensive, disruptive, and wasteful — not to mention the technical complexity of re-mounting, re-wiring, and recalibrating content systems.
For integrators and solution providers, time and reliability are crucial.
They need a fast, clean way to add touch functionality without redesigning their entire setup.
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
The solution: professional PCAP overlays
A touch overlay is a precisely engineered frame that sits over an existing display, instantly converting it into a high-performance touchscreen.
It’s a true plug-and-play approach: mount it, connect the USB, and you’re ready to go — no lamination, no bonding, no re-integration.
Overlays are ideal for:
System integrators retrofitting signage networks or video walls
Museums and corporate environments upgrading to interactive displays
Retail and hospitality spaces adding customer interaction points
Education and meeting rooms seeking modern collaboration tools
Instead of replacing what works, overlays let you upgrade what you already have.
A touch overlay is a precisely engineered frame that sits over an existing display, instantly converting it into a high-performance touchscreen.
It’s a true plug-and-play approach: mount it, connect the USB, and you’re ready to go — no lamination, no bonding, no re-integration.
Overlays are ideal for:
System integrators retrofitting signage networks or video walls
Museums and corporate environments upgrading to interactive displays
Retail and hospitality spaces adding customer interaction points
Education and meeting rooms seeking modern collaboration tools
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Why overlays — not integrated touchscreens — make sense
Choosing between a retrofit overlay and a new touchscreen display often comes down to cost and control. But the real difference is strategic.
Choosing between a retrofit overlay and a new touchscreen display often comes down to cost and control. But the real difference is strategic.
| Factor | Touch Overlay | All-in-one Touch Display |
| Upgrade Path | Add touch to any existing display | Must replace entire unit |
| Installation Time | Minutes — plug & play | Full replacement & mounting |
| Customization | Multiple brands and models supported | Limited to OEM options |
| Support & Service | Manufacturer-level engineering support | Reseller or distributor level |
| Cost Efficiency | Uses existing display hardware | New hardware purchase required |
| Sustainability | Extends life of installed displays | Generates electronic waste |
Overlays aren’t just a temporary solution, they’re a sustainable, professional-grade upgrade path for the AV industry.
Overlays aren’t just a temporary solution, they’re a sustainable, professional-grade upgrade path for the AV industry.
DISPLAX Overlays: built on MESH, powered by experience
DISPLAX Overlays: built on MESH, powered by experience
Behind every DISPLAX Overlay is MESH, our proprietary PCAP touch sensor technology, recognized worldwide for its precision, speed, and reliability.
After 3M exited the touch market, DISPLAX became the global reference for projected capacitive touch innovation.
Today, our overlays bring that same engineering excellence to retrofit solutions, combining industrial-grade design with powerful, flexible performance.
Behind every DISPLAX Overlay is MESH, our proprietary PCAP touch sensor technology, recognized worldwide for its precision, speed, and reliability.
After 3M exited the touch market, DISPLAX became the global reference for projected capacitive touch innovation.Today, our overlays bring that same engineering excellence to retrofit solutions, combining industrial-grade design with powerful, flexible performance.
A controller for every display size
A controller for every display size
A controller for every display size
DISPLAX offers three controller families, ensuring optimal touch performance across any screen dimension:
CH130 – For up to 32” displays
CH262 – For up to 55” displays
CH334 – For up to 86” displays
Each delivers:
8 ms response time
Up to 40 simultaneous touches
Full HID plug-and-play compatibility (Windows, Linux, Android, ChromeOS)
These aren’t entry-level specs — they’re the standard in professional PCAP technology used in DISPLAX’s own interactive video walls and custom touch tables.
DISPLAX offers three controller families, ensuring optimal touch performance across any screen dimension:
CH130 – For up to 32” displays
CH262 – For up to 55” displays
CH334 – For up to 86” displays
Each delivers:
8 ms response time
Up to 40 simultaneous touches
Full HID plug-and-play compatibility (Windows, Linux, Android, ChromeOS)
Compatibility that sets you free
Compatibility that sets you free
DISPLAX Overlays are available for a wide range of display brands and models, from Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, NEC, ViewSonic, and many others.
That compatibility means:
You’re not locked into one display manufacturer.
You can retrofit mixed installations across locations.
You can easily upgrade to touch while maintaining consistent visual quality.
Every overlay is precision-built to fit the physical design of each display model, ensuring seamless installation and a perfect, flush fit.
DISPLAX Overlays are available for a wide range of display brands and models, from Samsung, LG, Philips, Sharp, Panasonic, NEC, ViewSonic, and many others.
That compatibility means:
You’re not locked into one display manufacturer.
You can retrofit mixed installations across locations.
You can easily upgrade to touch while maintaining consistent visual quality.
Every overlay is precision-built to fit the physical design of each display model, ensuring seamless installation and a perfect, flush fit.
Ease of installation: simplicity meets engineering
Ease of installation: simplicity meets engineering
One of the greatest advantages of overlays is their speed of deployment.
Integrators can turn a standard LCD into a touch display in minutes, without specialized tools or cleanroom environments.
Simply:
Unbox and position the overlay.
Connect it via USB.
Calibrate (if desired) with DISPLAX software tools.
Start interacting.
No adhesives, no lamination, no re-integration. Just pure plug-and-play simplicity — engineered for professionals who can’t afford delays.
One of the greatest advantages of overlays is their speed of deployment.
Integrators can turn a standard LCD into a touch display in minutes, without specialized tools or cleanroom environments.
Simply:
Unbox and position the overlay.
Connect it via USB.
Calibrate (if desired) with DISPLAX software tools.
Start interacting.
Why choose DISPLAX instead of cheaper touch displays
Why choose DISPLAX instead of cheaper touch displays
Price will always be part of the discussion, but value is where DISPLAX wins.
Compared to consumer-grade touchscreens like Iiyama or other off-the-shelf solutions, DISPLAX Overlays deliver a completely different level of performance and reliability.
Price will always be part of the discussion, but value is where DISPLAX wins.
Compared to consumer-grade touchscreens like Iiyama or other off-the-shelf solutions, DISPLAX Overlays deliver a completely different level of performance and reliability.| Aspect | DISPLAX Overlay | Low-cost Touch Displays |
| Touch Technology | True PCAP with advanced MESH sensor | Often IR or basic PCAP |
| Latency & Precision | 8 ms response, up to 40 touches | Noticeable lag, limited multi-touch |
| Durability | Industrial-grade frame and calibration | Consumer design, limited lifespan |
| Flexibility | Multi-brand compatibility | Single manufacturer only |
| Support | Direct access to DISPLAX engineering | Reseller-level assistance |
| Sustainability | Retrofit, re-use, upgrade | Replace entire unit when outdated |
When performance, reliability, and long-term availability matter, DISPLAX is the professional choice.
When performance, reliability, and long-term availability matter, DISPLAX is the professional choice.
Mature technology, global trust
Mature technology, global trust
DISPLAX Overlays are already used by system integrators and AV professionals worldwide, powering interactive retail spaces, museums, airports, and command centers.
They deliver the same touch quality that our flagship solutions (like TILE and TILE Pro) are known for — because they share the same DNA.
With in-house R&D, manufacturing, and support based in Portugal, DISPLAX provides stability, product continuity, and expert guidance — all from the world leader in PCAP touch technology.
DISPLAX Overlays are already used by system integrators and AV professionals worldwide, powering interactive retail spaces, museums, airports, and command centers.
They deliver the same touch quality that our flagship solutions (like TILE and TILE Pro) are known for — because they share the same DNA.
A sustainable approach to interactivity
A sustainable approach to interactivity
By extending the life of existing displays, overlays are not only practical but environmentally responsible.
They reduce electronic waste, minimize resource consumption, and help organizations transition to interactivity without discarding perfectly functional hardware.
It’s technology that respects both your investment and the planet.
By extending the life of existing displays, overlays are not only practical but environmentally responsible.
They reduce electronic waste, minimize resource consumption, and help organizations transition to interactivity without discarding perfectly functional hardware.
Conclusion: a professional upgrade path for the interactive age
Conclusion: a professional upgrade path for the interactive age
Adding touch shouldn’t mean starting from zero.
With DISPLAX Overlays, you can turn any professional display into a responsive, high-performance touchscreen - quickly, reliably, and sustainably.
Backed by MESH technology, a full range of controllers, and unmatched engineering support, DISPLAX Overlays are the clear choice for professionals who demand more than consumer-grade solutions.
Adding touch shouldn’t mean starting from zero.
With DISPLAX Overlays, you can turn any professional display into a responsive, high-performance touchscreen - quickly, reliably, and sustainably.
Want help choosing the right PCAP solution for your project?
Want help choosing the right PCAP solution for your project?
Get in touch with the DISPLAX team for a sample, consultation, or product spec comparison.
Get in touch with the DISPLAX team for a sample, consultation, or product spec comparison.
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