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Business cards remain a fixture at in-person events, but who really holds onto them after the contact info is saved in Outlook or iOS? Which begs the next question: How likely is it that prospects will remember you when they're finally ready to do business six months down the road? Give them a reason to keep your contact details at their fingertips with FYIber Cards from Iygiene. These semi-rigid, wallet-sized missives are made from medical-grade microfiber shown to kill 99 percent of pathogens on phone and tablet screens with a quick wipe, making this a branded giveaway attendees will want to keep on hand. Cards can be customized with a permanent sublimation print capable of withstanding repeat washings. Contact: Iygiene, Los Angeles, 424-288-6234, www.fyibercards.com Screen Time
Exhibit and event managers often need to work from anywhere and everywhere – airport gates, hotel lobbies, a bare patch of concrete in the exhibit hall, etc. And while a lot can be done on a laptop, who wouldn't give their right arm for another few inches of desktop real estate? Enter the LG +view Portable Monitor, which doubles your digital workspace with plug-and-play ease via a single USB-C cable. The 16-inch screen features QHD resolution, a sturdy folio cover that folds back to function as a stand, and a bonus USB-C port for connecting additional accessories or charging cables. Measuring just .3 inches thick and weighing in at less than 1.5 pounds, the monitor is easy to add to your usual laptop sleeve and is available at major electronics retailers nationwide. Contact: LG Electronics USA Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 201-816-2000, www.lg.com Table Setting
Take your in-booth interactions to the next level with the Scape Seamless table, which uses patented artificial-intelligence-based technology to combine the analog experience of working together at a table with nearly unlimited digital possibilities. These multitouch surfaces not only recognize when a smartphone is placed on them, but also allow files, images, and other information to be exchanged while protecting users' privacy. For example, a booth visitor could set his or phone on the table, pull up a photo, and instantly transfer it to the touchscreen. Conversely, an exhibitor can select spec sheets and similar collateral and "drop" them to a prospect's mobile device. In addition, the table can be programmed to respond to the placement of other objects, say, a model of a new product. Contact: Interactive Scape GmbH, Berlin, 49-3069-8094-100, www.interactive-scape.com