''Our survey found that the metal mesh touch sensor category faced obstacles last year and the first wave faded. But the second wave of metal mesh is formed and stronger than before. Metal mesh companies (suppliers + adopters) have increased from 29 companies in 2014 to 42 companies in 2015,” said Dr. Jennifer Colegrove, CEO and principal analyst of Touch Display Research Inc. “Touch Display Research forecasts that the ITO-replacement market will reach $10.9 Billion by 2022.”
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