{"id":7307,"date":"2026-10-11T19:53:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.nanomade.com\/?page_id=7307"},"modified":"2026-10-12T15:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:00:04","slug":"interactive-metal-backcase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/consumer-electronics\/interactive-metal-backcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Interactive Metal Backcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98b5a6eb nm-v1 nm-case-study-page\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aaa8f963 nm-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-49b5c454 nm-hero__grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8f9340cf\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f9340cf nm-hero__content\">\n\n<p class=\"nm-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Applications \/ Consumer electronics \/ Case studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-586fe858 gb-headline-text nm-display\">Smartphone rear touchpad.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartphone users are constantly seeking enhanced functionality and convenience without compromising on sleek design or ease of use.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-84f9dc8a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-84f9dc8a nm-hero__media\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b7269cb nm-hero__visual\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-27179c8c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"226\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-27179c8c nm-hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-2.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"03-final-use\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-2.png 316w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-2-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0e2b4ac0 nm-case-challenge\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c54a25c3 nm-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8ae8dff gb-headline-text nm-section__title\">The challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-case-challenge__text wp-block-paragraph\">Nanomade\u2019s technology opens new possibilities for smartphone interaction by extending touch and pressure controls beyond the front screen. By embedding sensing directly into the sides or back of the device, smartphones can offer more ergonomic, intuitive, and responsive controls for gaming, multitasking, and high-performance use cases. This approach enhances the user experience without adding bulky mechanical buttons, while preserving sleek device design and enabling new interaction zones.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47dcb347 nm-case-benefits\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-019054b6 nm-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-76b7a7e3 gb-headline-text nm-section__title\">Key benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-9d90f5e5 nm-case-benefits__grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9752a539\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9752a539 nm-case-benefits__card\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e1a68e3 nm-case-benefits__icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Ultra-thin-Blk-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-64fcd313 gb-headline-text nm-case-benefits__title\">Enhanced User Control.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-case-benefits__text wp-block-paragraph\">Our sensors provide additional, customisable interaction zones on the back of the phone, enabling users to add functional buttons.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-184a22ec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-184a22ec nm-case-benefits__card\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-df36b565 nm-case-benefits__icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Any-material-Blk-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4a13d96 gb-headline-text nm-case-benefits__title\">Any material.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-case-benefits__text wp-block-paragraph\">Nanomade sensors enhanced sensitivity allows for added function on any type of material. From metal to glass, Nanomade sensors can turn virtually anything into an interactive surface.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1b697d6a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b697d6a nm-case-benefits__card\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a868c392 nm-case-benefits__icon\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"70\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3915\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a8408fbe gb-headline-text nm-case-benefits__title\">Seamless integration.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-case-benefits__text wp-block-paragraph\">The thin, lightweight nature of our sensors ensures they integrate seamlessly into the phone backcase without compromising its slim profile.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8129d625 nm-case-development\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f1a0c9e nm-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12922101 gb-headline-text nm-section__title\">From development to final use<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bc54fe96 nm-case-development__grid\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-12285c22\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-12285c22 nm-case-development__step\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full nm-case-development__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01-product-development-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01-product-development-1.png 314w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01-product-development-1-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5bab6fd3 gb-headline-text nm-case-development__title\">01 \u2014 Product development<\/h3>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3eb4823c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3eb4823c nm-case-development__step\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full nm-case-development__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02-prototype-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02-prototype-1.png 316w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02-prototype-1-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-514f9502 gb-headline-text nm-case-development__title\">02 \u2014 Prototype<\/h3>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-875f2b03\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-875f2b03 nm-case-development__step\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full nm-case-development__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-3.png 316w, https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03-final-use-3-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6eef8135 gb-headline-text nm-case-development__title\">03 \u2014 Final use<\/h3>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c57d954 nm-home-contact\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2f2ca58d nm-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a1a2b9a9 gb-headline-text nm-section__title\">Have an application in mind?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nm-contact__text wp-block-paragraph\">Explore how Nanomade&#8217;s sensing technology can transform the back of your product into an intuitive interactive surface.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-abd20af8 nm-contact__actions\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-af95e3bf gb-button-text nm-button nm-button--light\" href=\"\/en\/contact-us-get-in-touch-nanomade\/\">Discuss your application<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The challenge Nanomade\u2019s technology opens new possibilities for smartphone interaction by extending touch and pressure controls beyond the front screen. By embedding sensing directly into the sides or back of the device, smartphones can offer more ergonomic, intuitive, and responsive controls for gaming, multitasking, and high-performance use cases. This approach enhances the user experience without &#8230; <a title=\"Interactive Metal Backcase\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/consumer-electronics\/interactive-metal-backcase\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Interactive Metal Backcase\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":6388,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7307","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7307"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7472,"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7307\/revisions\/7472"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nanomade.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}