July 28, 2015 Taipei – EDOM Technology, a professional IC distributor, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with NextInput Inc. EDOM will be responsible for the distribution of NextInput’s turnkey ForceTouchÒ solutions in China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. NextInput solutions includes MEMS-based Force Sensors, ForceTouch Processors and proprietary software & algorithms. EDOM will provide NextInput customers with demand fulfillment, sales logistic services, and also dedicate a team of engineers to provide on-site technical support to drive ForceTouch adoption throughout the region.
EDOM Technology is a leading distributor in Asia with annual revenues of approx. USD $2B serving over 40 semiconductor design houses with portfolios that range from components to complex SoCs with software. NextInput is a synergistic addition to their existing line card and will enable EDOM to serve the rapidly growing demand for Force sensing solutions. With broad customer relationships, a strong technical staff, and a world-class logistics system, EDOM has the infrastructure necessary to serve the Pacific Rim markets.
“The consumer electronics market in Taiwan and China is quick to adopt new, enabling technologies that help differentiate their products,” says Ali Foughi, NextInput CEO. “I am pleased to have EDOM as our trusted partner to help drive the adoption of NextInput’s disruptive ForceTouch as the defacto force sensing solution.”
“EDOM’s customers are eager to adopt force touch to enable new features in their consumer electronics,” says Wayne Tseng, EDOM Chairman and CEO. “EDOM is excited to represent NextInput ForceTouch® and promote their solutions throughout Asia.”
