Garton Jones’ customers get London look — with 3M multi-touch from Astec

BRACKNELL, UK: 3M, the diversified technology company, has announced that its interactive multi-touch display technology is being used by one of London's most prestigious estate agents, Garton Jones, as part of a SenseTable provided by UK firm Astec Technology.

Standing in the reception area of Garton Jones' stylish Westminster offices, the SenseTable makes it easy for people to view and move seamlessly between floorplans, maps, images, video, online property searches and local amenities, all in one view and at the touch of their fingertips. The system supports up to 60 simultaneous touches, so several people can use the SenseTable at once.

The system makes it easier for a group of people to look at lots of information at once - including details about the local area, not just the properties - without the limitations of bits of paper or even having to swivel a personal computer screen backwards and forwards. The SenseTable creates a more dynamic viewing experience, using the kind of touch technology that people are already familiar with via their smartphones and tablets.

The table is part of a range developed by Sussex-based Astec Technology, which provides SenseTables as ‘all in one' solutions, including the furniture, multi-touch screens, integration and software development if needed, as well as a remote support service.