a sensing array comprising a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer;

said first conductive layer comprising a plurality of conductive rows and said second conductive layer comprising a plurality of conductive columns, said plurality of conductive rows and said plurality of conductive columns being arranged to define a plurality of intersections;

an electro-active layer overlaying said first conductive layer, said electro-active layer comprising a pressure sensitive element at each intersection of said plurality of intersections;

a force concentrating structure positioned at each intersection of said plurality of intersections on said second conductive layer, wherein said force concentrating structure provides a protrusion of said second conductive layer into an air gap between said first conductive layer and said second conductive layer; and

a cover layer laminated to said force sensing device by means of an adhesive layer, said adhesive layer comprising an adhesive and a plurality of openings in said adhesive.