Retail: POS & Vending
Displays for retail, POS and vending
Cash registers, payment terminals, self-checkouts, vending machines, parcel lockers and shelf labels: retail devices are used by thousands of people and must be readable, responsive and robust. We help manufacturers match the display, touch and glass to each of them.
- from registers to self-service kiosks
- LCM to 21.5″ PCAPfrom registers to self-service kiosks
- for outdoor lockers and vending machines
- 1000+ cd/m²for outdoor lockers and vending machines
- coatings for shared touch points
- AF · AM · AScoatings for shared touch points
Why it matters
One store, many displays
A single store can hold a dozen display technologies: monochrome displays in compact registers and scales, touch TFTs at self-checkouts, e-paper labels on the shelves and high-brightness screens in outdoor vending machines and parcel lockers. Each is optimized for a different balance of cost, power and readability.
What they share is heavy public use. Screens are touched by strangers all day, cleaned with whatever is at hand and sometimes hit on purpose. Capacitive touch behind strengthened glass, anti-fingerprint and antimicrobial coatings, and panels chosen for the actual light at the installation site make the difference between a device customers are happy to use and one they avoid.
Applications
Retail applications we support
Typical devices and what they need. Each link opens our display configurator with matching criteria already set.
Cash registers and scales
Compact registers and scales use monochrome LCM or small TFT displays: predictable indoor conditions, a fixed viewing angle and low cost.
- up to 15″
- LCM, OLED or TFT
- optional touch
- cost-optimized
Payment terminals
Small displays, often touch-operated and battery-powered. Terminals used in taxis need readability by day and night and a wide temperature range, where OLED works well.
- up to 5″
- PCAP
- low power
- wide temperature
Customer displays
Second screens facing the customer show the basket, promotions and loyalty offers, usually with capacitive touch for signatures or confirmations.
- 8–15″
- PCAP
- full viewing angle
- slim bezel
Self-checkout and kiosks
Capacitive displays with full viewing angles and anti-fingerprint coating. Around 500 cd/m² is enough in a typical store.
- 10–20″
- PCAP
- ~500 cd/m²
- AF coating
Vending machines
From a simple price readout on an OLED to a touch interface for personalized orders. Machines in sunny or outdoor locations need 1000 cd/m² and more.
- 5–20″
- PCAP
- 1000+ cd/m² outdoors
- anti-shatter
Parcel lockers
Outdoor terminals exposed to sun, rain and vandalism: high-brightness capacitive displays behind thick glass with anti-shatter protection.
- 5–20″
- high brightness
- thick cover glass
- -20…+70 °C
Electronic shelf labels
E-paper labels take prices directly from the system, so nobody has to swap paper tags, and they run for years on a small battery.
- up to 10″
- e-paper or mono LCD
- no backlight
- battery-powered
Requirements
What retail devices go through
Four things that decide whether a retail screen keeps working and keeps looking good.
Public use and vandalism
Capacitive touch behind strengthened glass withstands intensive use, and 5 mm glass is common in vandal-prone places. Anti-shatter film keeps fragments in place if the glass breaks.
Fingerprints and hygiene
Anti-fingerprint coatings keep screens looking clean; antimicrobial coatings reduce the growth of microbes on shared touch points.
Indoor versus outdoor light
Self-checkouts are fine at around 500 cd/m². Vending machines and lockers outdoors need 1000–2000 cd/m², with anti-reflective treatment.
Cost at volume
Retail devices are built in large series. Picking the right technology for each screen, whether LCM, OLED, TFT or e-paper, keeps the unit cost under control.
Specification guide
How to specify a retail display
Starting values by device type.
| Parameter | Typical requirement | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | LCM or OLED for registers and simple readouts; TFT with PCAP for interactive devices; e-paper for labels | Cost, power and content |
| Size | Up to 5″ for terminals and labels · 8–15″ customer displays · 15–21.5″ self-service | Typical device formats |
| Brightness | Around 500 cd/m² indoors · 1000–2000 cd/m² for outdoor lockers and vending | Store lighting versus daylight |
| Touch | PCAP with water and palm rejection | Many users, wet hands, sleeves |
| Cover glass | 1.8–2.8 mm indoors; 5 mm or more where vandalism is likely; anti-shatter film | Durability and safety |
| Coatings | Anti-fingerprint, antimicrobial, anti-reflective | Clean look, hygiene, readability |
| Operating temperature | -20…+70 °C or wider for outdoor machines | Unheated locations |
What we adapt
What we adapt for retail projects
The parts of the display stack that decide how a retail device looks and lasts.
Cover glass
Standard 1.1, 1.8 and 2.8 mm glass or thicker vandal-resistant variants, printed with your design and cut to shape.
Coatings
Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-fingerprint, anti-shatter and antimicrobial finishes matched to the location.
Touch calibration
PCAP tuned for thick glass, water drops and accidental palm contact.
Sunlight readability
High-brightness backlights and optical bonding for outdoor lockers and vending machines.
Controller boards and cables
Signal conversion and connections that fit your main board.
Our own LCD-TFT lines
Unisystem Lite, Core and Pro are LCD-TFT modules we control end to end, and an excellent starting point for further customization.
Meet the three lines- Pro
Parcel lockers, parking meters, ticket machines and outdoor kiosks: up to 2000 cd/m², a UV layer and 4 mm protective glass.
About Unisystem Pro - Core
Indoor self-service terminals that work intensively or continuously.
About Unisystem Core
From our catalog
Retail displays from our catalog
A selection matched to the applications above, updated automatically with our catalog.
POS terminals & customer displaysAUO
G101EAT02.6
AUO 10.1" 1280x800 LCD-TFT display
- 10.1″
- 400 cd/m²
- -20…+70 °C
- PCAP touch
POS terminals & customer displaysWinstar
WF101GTYAPLNG0
LCD-TFT display from Winstar Co.
- 10.1″
- 300 cd/m²
- -20…+70 °C
- PCAP touch
Self-checkout & kiosksAUO
G156XTT01.1
AUO 15.6" 1366x768 LCD-TFT display
- 15.6″
- 350 cd/m²
- 0…+60 °C
- PCAP touch
Self-checkout & kiosksWinstar
WF1560BSYAA5ENB0
Winstar 15.6" 1920x1080 LCD-TFT display
- 15.6″
- 800 cd/m²
- -20…+70 °C
- PCAP touch
Vending machines & parcel lockersWinstar
WF70D2SWAGLNG0
Winstar 7" 800x480 LCD-TFT display
- 7″
- 1000 cd/m²
- -30…+80 °C
- PCAP touch
Vending machines & parcel lockersDWIN
HDW101_007LZ02
DWIN 10.1" 1280x800 LCD-TFT display
- 10.1″
- 1100 cd/m²
- -30…+80 °C
- PCAP touch
Shelf labels & price tagsE-ink
ED043WC3
Electronic Paper display from E Ink Co.
- 4.3″
- 0…+50 °C
- 800×480
Shelf labels & price tagsE-ink
ET040TC2
Electronic Paper display from E Ink Co.
- 4.05″
- 0…+50 °C
- 480×720
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What brightness does a parcel locker or outdoor vending machine need?
At least 1000 cd/m² in shaded locations and 1500–2000 cd/m² in direct sun, combined with anti-reflective treatment or optical bonding. Choose panels with a wide operating temperature range, at least -20 to +70 °C.
How thick should the cover glass be on a self-service kiosk?
Indoor kiosks typically use 1.8–2.8 mm strengthened glass. In unattended or vandal-prone places 5 mm or more is common, often with anti-shatter film. The touch controller is tuned for the chosen thickness, so sensitivity is not lost.
Which display suits a compact cash register?
Monochrome LCM displays are a proven choice: low cost, long life, resistance to shock and good readability under constant store lighting. Where the device also has to work in a taxi, day and night, a monochrome OLED is better thanks to its contrast and wide temperature range.
Are e-paper shelf labels available in color?
Yes. Besides black-and-white panels, e-paper is available with color pigments, which lets labels highlight promotions. All variants keep the image without power and update only when the price changes.
Contact
Designing a retail or self-service device?
Send us the basics and a display engineer will propose a display, touch and glass build-up, with pricing and lead time. We typically respond within 1 business day.
What helps us answer quickly:
- Device type and installation (indoor, outdoor, unattended)
- Screen size and resolution
- Touch and expected use
- Cover glass and coatings
- Interface on your side
- Estimated annual quantity
A rough idea is enough to start. If you do not know some of the values yet, leave them out and we will help you define them.
