Military Operations Rely on Custom LCD Displays as Crucial Equipment
In the dynamic world of military technology, custom LCD displays have emerged as a game-changer, surpassing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) displays in various aspects. According to recent industry reports, LCDs accounted for 36.7% of the military display sector in 2023, making up the largest segment [1].
Custom displays, designed to meet specific military applications such as vehicles, avionics, or mobile computing, offer several advantages over COTS displays. They provide enhanced durability and reliability, superior environmental resistance, optimised visibility, improved image quality, and tailored form factors and features [1].
Enhanced Durability and Reliability
Custom LCDs are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, high humidity, intense vibrations, and mechanical shocks that are common in military environments. Unlike standard COTS displays, they are built with ruggedized enclosures, thermal management systems, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding [1][2].
Superior Environmental Resistance
Customised displays can achieve high ingress protection ratings (IP65, IP66), making them resistant to dust, water, and other harsh environmental factors, crucial for field operations [2][3].
Optimised Visibility
Custom displays often offer sunlight-readable screens (brightness up to 1400 nits) and wide viewing angles to maintain readability under direct sunlight and varying viewing conditions, improving situational awareness for military personnel [1][2].
Improved Image Quality and Efficiency
Military-customised displays may integrate advanced technologies such as AMOLED for better contrast, colour accuracy, and power efficiency than typical LCDs, helping maintain operational effectiveness in the field [1].
Tailored Form Factors and Features
Displays can be customised in size, shape (e.g., bar-shaped LCDs), touchscreen capability (glove/wet-touch), and integrated processing components to meet specific operational requirements and hardware compatibility in military systems [3].
Customization to Withstand Extreme Conditions
Custom military LCD displays incorporate a range of design and material modifications to endure extreme operational stresses. These include ruggedized enclosures, thermal management, EMI shielding, advanced coatings and materials, and mechanical resistance [1][2].
Looking Ahead
As the military continues to adopt emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), the demand for custom LCD displays is expected to grow [1]. Moving forward, AMOLEDs are projected to be the fastest growing industry segment, particularly in airborne applications for military displays [1].
Companies like Cevians, specialising in designing, manufacturing, and integrating optical components for military LCD displays, play a crucial role in enhancing the durability, visibility, and compliance with strict defense standards [1]. The DoD manages costs associated with military equipment by assessing long-term expenses such as maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, tracking the equipment lifecycle, and ensuring spending accuracy for upgrades and repairs [4].
In conclusion, custom LCD displays provide military applications with rugged, reliable, and high-performance visual interfaces precisely engineered to meet the rigors of battlefield and harsh environmental conditions, surpassing COTS options that are typically designed for commercial use and less demanding environments [1][2][3].
References: [1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/custom-lcd-displays-market-to-reach-usd-1-89-billion-by-2033---allied-market-research-301610878.html [2] https://www.military-technologies.com/articles/custom-lcd-displays-for-military-applications.html [3] https://www.military-technologies.net/articles/military-displays.html [4] https://www.defensenews.com/defense/2021/02/10/dod-takes-aim-at-supply-chain-costs-with-new-policy/ [5] https://www.cevians.com/
Technology in the military sector has significantly advanced with custom LCD displays, offering unique advantages over conventional displays. Custom LCDs are engineered to endure extreme conditions, providing enhanced durability and reliability in military environments. They are designed to withstand harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, intense vibrations, and mechanical shocks, thanks to ruggedized enclosures, thermal management systems, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
