Carbon fiber smart surface with illuminated touch sensor
Touch on Composite Material

Touch on Composite

Interactive composite surfaces with embedded touch technology for controls and interfaces. èlevit integrates touch sensors directly into materials such as carbon fiber and other composites, creating Smart Surfaces without compromising strength, weight, or design.

Ideal for automotive, marine, aerospace, robotics, and high-end consumer products.

Carbon Fiber
High Performance
Fiberglass
Cost-Effective
Kevlar
Impact Resistant
Natural
Sustainable
Touch on Composite

Where Composite Design Meets Interaction

Composite materials like carbon fiber, glass fiber, flax fiber, natural fiber, and others are valued for their strength and distinctive appearance. èlevit makes them interactive by integrating touch sensing directly into the material.

Controls can be integrated directly into the composite surface, allowing customized shapes, icons, and ergonomic layouts while preserving the structure and aesthetics of the material.

Angled view of carbon component with integrated touch controls

Angled view of carbon component with integrated touch controls

Close-up of carbon fiber composite surface with woven texture

Close-up of carbon fiber composite surface with woven texture

Carbon fiber panel detail showing material layup and finish

Carbon fiber panel detail showing material layup and finish

Composite in context

Material behavior in real interfaces

See how carbon and advanced fibers carry sensing zones without losing structural performance or visual quality.

  • Close-up reading of sensing geometry on woven composite
  • Curved parts with integrated control zones
  • Full panel layouts engineered for reliability and repeatability

Lightweight Strength

Exceptional strength-to-weight ratios critical for aerospace, high-performance automotive, and marine applications without compromising structural integrity.

Design Freedom

Moldable into complex, organic shapes impossible with glass or metals. Enables ergonomic handles, contoured surfaces, and sculptural designs.

Extreme Environment Performance

Withstands temperature extremes, vibration, moisture, and chemical exposure. Proven in subsea robotics, aerospace avionics, and outdoor industrial equipment.

Material Variety

Carbon fiber for maximum performance, fiberglass for cost-effectiveness, Kevlar for impact resistance, natural fibers for sustainability.

Sensing Capabilities

Beyond touch detection: pressure monitoring, temperature sensing, force measurement, and structural health monitoring integrated into composite layers.

Sustainable Options

Natural fiber composites (flax, hemp) enable bio-based smart surfaces. Lower carbon footprint while maintaining intelligent functionality.

How Composite Touch Integration Works

Èlevit's proprietary manufacturing process embeds capacitive sensors at precise depths within composite layups, ensuring optimal electrical performance without compromising structural integrity

-40°C to +85°C
Aerospace Range

Validated for cockpit avionics and extreme-condition applications

Force
Pressure Sensing

Measure applied force for robotic grippers and prosthetic feedback

Multi-Layer
Integration

Sensors embedded during composite layup maintain full structural properties

Material Options

Choose Your Composite Type

Èlevit integrates touch sensors into diverse composite fiber types and resin systems

Carbon fiber composite part with visible weave pattern

Carbon fiber composite part with visible weave pattern

Machined carbon fiber component showing precision finish

Machined carbon fiber component showing precision finish

Carbon fiber surface detail with integrated sensor area

Carbon fiber surface detail with integrated sensor area

Material library

Choose by performance, finish, and interaction

Each composite family supports different product goals, from lightweight structural parts to premium interface detailing.

  • Carbon textures with precise illuminated touch zones
  • Graphic symbols and icons integrated directly in the surface
  • Curved cockpit-like modules with production-ready control mapping

Carbon Fiber

Premium high-performance composites for aerospace, high-end automotive, and sporting equipment. Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.

  • Highest strength-to-weight ratio
  • Electrical conductivity (requires specialized sensor design)
  • Premium applications
  • Maximum performance

Fiberglass

Cost-effective alternative widely used in marine, automotive, and industrial applications. Non-conductive for standard sensor integration.

  • Cost-effective solution
  • Non-conductive (standard integration)
  • Marine & industrial use
  • Corrosion resistant

Kevlar (Aramid)

Exceptional impact resistance and vibration damping for aerospace, military applications, and protective equipment.

  • Impact resistance
  • Vibration damping
  • Military & aerospace
  • Protective applications

Natural Fibers

Flax, hemp, and other natural fibers for sustainable composites in consumer products and lower-performance automotive applications.

  • Sustainable & bio-based
  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Consumer products
  • Environmentally responsible
Touch on Composite Technology

Smart Composite Interfaces

èlevit integrates capacitive touch sensors directly into composite materials, enabling responsive Smart Surface interfaces.

Types of interaction

Touch buttons

Sliders

Proximity sensing

Force sensing

Feedback options

  • RGB lighting
  • Haptic feedback
  • Sound feedback

Connections

Compatible with common communication protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, SPI, I²C, CAN, RS-232 and others.

Applications by Industry

Where Smart Composites Excel

From aerospace cockpits to prosthetic limbs, composite touch technology delivers lightweight intelligence in extreme conditions

Composite touch controls for aerospace cockpit interfaces

Composite touch controls for aerospace cockpit interfaces

Carbon fiber smart surface integrated into high-performance automotive interior

Carbon fiber smart surface integrated into high-performance automotive interior

Composite touch panel for marine helm and dashboard controls

Composite touch panel for marine helm and dashboard controls

Industry use-cases

From cockpit controls to marine dashboards

Composite touch systems adapt to harsh environments while keeping interfaces clean, lightweight, and intuitive.

  • Top-view control panels with dense interaction zones
  • Angled ergonomic modules for vehicle and mobility use
  • Detailed gear and mode interfaces integrated in composite layers

Aerospace

Aircraft cockpit controls and avionics systems integrate composite touch surfaces to reduce weight while adding functionality.

  • Cockpit control surfaces
  • -40°C to +85°C validated
  • Weight reduction critical
  • Extreme reliability required

Marine

Boat builders integrate composite touch into helms, dashboards, and exterior controls for salt water environments.

  • Salt water corrosion resistance
  • UV exposure durability
  • Vibration & impact tested
  • Helm integration

Robotics & Prosthetics

Robot grippers and prosthetic limbs require sensitive touch and force feedback integrated into lightweight structures.

  • Force & pressure sensing
  • Haptic feedback integration
  • Lightweight dexterous design
  • Neural interface capable

High-Performance Automotive

Carbon fiber interiors in performance and electric vehicles benefit from touch integration without added weight.

  • Carbon fiber trim integration
  • Zero weight penalty
  • Racing & luxury segments
  • Structural performance maintained

Bring Composites to Life

Whether you're developing aerospace controls, marine interfaces, robotic grippers, or high-performance automotive components, Èlevit can integrate composite sensor technology into your product.