What Touch Panel Systems does

Touch Panel Systems Corporation (タッチパネル・システムズ株式会社) is the Japanese operating subsidiary and exclusive sales, marketing, and support arm of Elo Touch Solutions, Inc. The company distributes Elo's full portfolio of touch-based hardware and software solutions into the Japanese market, targeting enterprise buyers across retail, healthcare, industrial, and food service verticals. Its go-to-market combines a direct Tokyo-based Sales Department (営業部) with a network of authorized distributors (正規販売代理店).

The product portfolio is anchored by LCD desktop touch monitors ranging from 7 inches to 65 inches, spanning standard commercial models, medical-grade monitors with IEC60601-1 certification and DICOM Part 14 compliance, and industrial embedded/open-frame modules rated for -20°C to 60°C outdoor operation. Touch computers run either Android 14 GMS (Qualcomm-based) or Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise (Intel Celeron/Core), with peripheral accessories including barcode scanners, NFC readers, EMV payment cradles, stands, and computer boxes. The EloView mobile device management platform is offered free for Android deployments with remote management, KIOSK mode, and TeamViewer integration, serving as the only software revenue-adjacent asset.

The business model is predominantly one-time hardware sales through quote-based enterprise contracts and authorized resellers, supplemented by freemium software. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage the Sales Department for quotes. The SELF-NEXT brand partnership formalizes self-service solution delivery for self-ordering and self-checkout use cases. Certifications including CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15, RoHS, WEEE, CCC, and VCCI indicate international compliance positioning, while ISO/IEC 60601-1 and DICOM underpin healthcare vertical access.

Name

Touch Panel Systems

Legal name

タッチパネル・システムズ株式会社

Website

https://tps.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Touch Panel Systems is the Japanese distribution and support subsidiary of Elo Touch Solutions, selling Elo's enterprise touch monitors (7"–65"), medical-grade and industrial displays, Android/Windows touch computers, and the EloView MDM platform to retail, healthcare, and industrial customers in Japan via direct sales and authorized distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Touch Screen Monitors and Touch Computers

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Touchscreen Monitors (Interactive) (HDACADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-in-One (AIO) Desktops (HDACAAAC), Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) & Shelf-Edge Hardware (HDACAKAJ), Monitor Accessories & Mounting (Arms, Stands, Calibration) (HDACADAO)

Keywords

• Touch panel monitors
• Medical grade displays
• Industrial touch screens
• Self-service kiosks
• Point of sale terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Yokohama-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Touch Monitors: Sale of LCD desktop touch monitors ranging from 7-inch to 65-inch, including medical-grade and standard models. One-time hardware purchase with optional accessories.
2. Hardware Sales - Touch Computers: Sale of all-in-one touch computer systems running Android (GMS) or Windows IoT, including Intel and Qualcomm processor options. One-time hardware purchase.
3. Industrial Touch Modules: Open frame touch monitors for embedding into industrial equipment, kiosks, and outdoor installations. Various sizes from 10.1 to 27 inches.
4. Accessories and Peripherals: Sale of accessories including barcode scanners, webcams, NFC readers, speaker bars, stands, adapters, and touch pens. One-time accessory purchases.
5. EloView MDM Software: Free tier available for Elo Android products with up to 370 content items and 10GB storage. Premium tiers likely exist for larger deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Touch Panel Systems is the Japanese subsidiary and exclusive distribution arm of Elo Touch Solutions, Inc., selling Elo-branded desktop touch monitors (7" to 27"/65"), medical-grade IEC60601-1 compliant displays, industrial embedded/open-frame touch monitors, outdoor wide-temperature displays, Android and Windows IoT touch computers, interactive digital signage, and touch panel components. The company also distributes the EloView MDM software platform and a full ecosystem of Edge Connect peripherals, stands, and mounting accessories. Its primary role is localized B2B sales, technical support, and repair services for Elo products in the Japanese market, targeting retail self-service, healthcare, industrial, and POS deployments.

Product overview

Touch Panel Systems (TPS) is the Japanese subsidiary of Elo Touch Solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of touch-based hardware solutions. The core product line consists of desktop LCD touch monitors (7" to 27"), medical-grade touch monitors with IEC60601-1 certification and DICOM support, industrial embedded/open-frame touch monitors (10.1" to 27"), Android touch computers (10.1" to 21.5") running Android 14 GMS, Windows touch computers (15.6" to 21.5") running Windows 10/11 IoT Enterprise, and outdoor/wide-temperature touch monitors. The portfolio includes the EloView free MDM platform for Android device management, computer boxes (Android and Intel STB) for powering touch monitors, and comprehensive accessories including Edge Connect peripherals (2D scanners, webcams, NFC readers), stands (Wallaby Pro, desktop, tabletop), adapters (PoE, AC, DC converters), and front bezels. The products serve retail (POS, self-service), healthcare (medical displays), industrial, and signage applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LCD Desktop Touch Monitors A family of Elo-branded desktop touch monitors in sizes from 7" (0702L) and 10.1" (1004L) up to 15.6" (1504L), featuring projected capacitive 10-point touch, HDMI/DisplayPort/USB-C inputs, VESA mounting, and optional IP54/IK08 durability for retail, hospitality, and signage use.
• Medical-Grade Touch Monitors IEC60601-1 certified medical touch monitors with DICOM Part 14 grayscale compliance, projected capacitive touch, and VESA 100mm mounting, designed for patient information terminals, nursing stations, and medical imaging review in hospitals and clinics.
• Industrial Embedded Touch Monitors Open-frame industrial touch monitors in sizes from 10.1" to 27" available in projected capacitive (10-point) and 5-wire resistive (1-point) variants, with VESA mounting, long-life backlights, ESD protection, and 5+ year capacitor lifespan on key models for factory HMI and embedded equipment integration.
• Outdoor Wide-Temperature Touch Monitors Outdoor and wide-temperature-range touch monitors designed for harsh environments with operating temperatures from -20 to 60°C, high brightness (1000–1320cd/m²) for sunlight readability, optical bonding for impact resistance, and IP-rated sealing.
• Android Touch Computers Tablet-style Android touch computers in 10.1", 15.6", and 21.5" sizes running Android 14 GMS on Qualcomm Snapdragon (up to QCS6490) processors with up to 8GB/64GB memory, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, projected capacitive multi-touch, and VESA mounting for self-service, POS, and signage deployments.
• Windows IoT Touch Computers Tablet-style Windows touch computers running Windows 10 or 11 IoT Enterprise on Intel Celeron or Core i5 processors, with projected capacitive 10-point touch, IP54 sealing on flagship models, and VESA mounting for enterprise POS, self-service, and HMI applications.
• Computer Boxes (STB) Fanless computer boxes that attach to Elo touch monitors to add computing capability, available with Android 14 GMS or Intel N97/Core Ultra 5 processors running Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, with 100mmx100mm VESA-style mounting.
• EloView MDM Platform Mobile Device Management software platform for Android Elo touch computers, providing remote device management, content delivery, KIOSK lockdown mode, and TeamViewer remote access integration. Free for Elo Android products with a free tier allowance.
• Interactive Digital Signage Displays Interactive digital signage displays from Elo's IDS product line for retail, hospitality, and public-space information and advertising applications, available through Touch Panel Systems in Japan.
• Touch Panel Components and Display Modules Bare touch panel sensors (projected capacitive and 5-wire resistive) and pre-integrated Touch Display Modules (TDM) supplied to OEMs for embedding into custom products and enclosures.
• Self-Service Stand Kits (Wallaby Series) Turnkey self-service kiosk stand kits in countertop and floor configurations, with integrated printer storage and EMV payment device cradles (Verifone P400, Ingenico Lane/5000, VEGA3000C) for self-ordering and self-checkout deployments.
• Edge Connect Peripherals and Accessories Peripheral and accessory lineup for Elo touch computers including 2D barcode scanner (Zebra SE4107), web camera, NFC reader, status light, speaker bar, stylus touch pen, PoE++ adapter, AC adapter, and DC24-12V converter for industrial installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Touch monitors available from 7-inch to 65-inch screen sizes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 日本フォームサービス (Japan Form Service)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides mounting brackets and hardware for Elo touch monitors and touch computers. Offers various bracket types compatible with VESA mount standards for different installation requirements.
• セルフネクスト (SELF-NEXT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand collaboration for self-service solution total support. SELF-NEXT is a specialized brand for implementing self-service systems, providing comprehensive support for self-ordering and self-checkout deployments.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Elo Touch Solutions: TPS's parent company and primary product source. Elo designs and manufactures the underlying touch technology, monitors, and touch computers that TPS distributes in Japan; the relationship is supplier/franchise rather than competitive, but the same product portfolio is sold in other regions.

Direct peers

• Planar Systems (Leyard): Specialist in commercial-grade touch monitors and large-format displays for retail, control rooms, and signage; competes with TPS in the interactive display and kiosk category with overlapping medical/industrial variants.
• iiyama (Mouse Computer): Japanese-headquartered monitor and touch display manufacturer with ProLite touch series targeting retail, education, and industrial use cases in Japan and Europe; directly comparable customer segments and product types.
• Posiflex Technology: POS and self-service hardware specialist offering touch terminals and kiosks for retail and food service, directly competing with TPS's Wallaby-based self-checkout/self-ordering solutions.
• Advantech: Industrial computing platform provider with extensive touch monitor and panel PC lineups targeting factory automation, healthcare, and retail; overlaps with TPS industrial and medical-grade offerings.
• ViewSonic: Global monitor and touch display vendor with TD series touchscreens and ViewBoard interactive displays; competes across retail, education, and enterprise with comparable screen sizes and feature sets.
• 3M Touch Systems: Long-established competitor in projected capacitive and surface capacitive touch technology, serving industrial, retail, and medical displays globally with comparable form factors and certifications.

Emerging players

• Beetronics: Smaller specialist in small-form-factor touch monitors and industrial displays, primarily Europe-focused; competes in industrial embedded and kiosk niches with comparable ruggedized specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Sharp NEC Display Solutions: Major Japanese/European commercial display manufacturer with large-format touch and interactive signage products; broader portfolio than TPS but overlaps in enterprise and retail touch display categories.
• Fujitsu: Large Japanese IT and hardware vendor supplying POS terminals, retail solutions, and enterprise computing; competes indirectly through integrated touch-based retail and self-service bundles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/elotouch
• YouTubeyoutube.com/EloTouchSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18488
• Instagraminstagram.com/elotouchsolutions

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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