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Robust Display Solutions for Industrial Applications
Industrial applications require much more from displays than commercially available solutions can provide. After all, they often must perform optimally under extreme conditions in the industrial sector. Our customers require our display solutions to function perfectly under high temperatures, in humid and dusty environments. VIA optronics takes this into account its robust, user-friendly display solutions for industrial applications. They perform optimally in every situation and can withstand shocks, vibrations, condensation, and other challenging external influences.
Convincing examples of specialized applications in industry are extremely robust displays for heavy engineering, cockpit displays in ships or aircraft, displays for medical, or other industrial applications.
Challenges for Display in the Heavy-Duty Industry
Display technology is utilized in applications in the heavy-duty Industry like in trucks, forklifts, agriculture or construction machinery where efficiency, productivity, and sustainability are important performance indicators. Display technology can provide important functions like precision farming, automated machinery, data visualization, remote monitoring, as well as unique opportunities for training and education.
Nevertheless, for operating in these challenging environments, displays need to withstand the rugged environments that they operate in. Dust and water are ever present. Operators wear often thick, heavy gloves and yet want to still touch the display. Unpredictable vibrations shake the display regularly and the sun consistently shines making readability critical. All these forces the display solution to be extremely robust.
Display solutions by VIA optronics overcome these challenges with displays based on a patented optical bonding process in combination with a proprietary bonding material. Additionally, VIA can integrate a proper touch solution that allows operators to use their displays in even the most extreme condition. Additionally, display and touch solutions can be advanced with camera technology for e.g. mirror replacement systems. VIA solutions for heavy duty application convince through:
- Sunlight readability
- Dust- and waterproofness
- Shock and heavy vibration resistance
- Function in harsh environments
- Glove function
Optical Bonding für Heavy-Duty-HMIs
Heavy-duty HMIs must function under conditions where conventional display designs quickly reach their limits: direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity, dust, vibrations, and mechanical stress. In construction machinery, agricultural equipment, maritime applications, and industrial control systems, the quality of the display determines not only ease of use but also safety, availability, and lifecycle costs.
Optical bonding addresses precisely these requirements. In this process, the display, touch sensor, and cover glass are bonded over their entire surface using an optically transparent adhesive. The air gap between the components is eliminated. This reduces internal reflections, improves readability in bright ambient light, prevents condensation, and increases the mechanical stability of the entire HMI stack.
This technical article provides a comprehensive overview of the technical and economic fundamentals of optical bonding for heavy-duty applications. It explains the underlying physical principles, highlights material and process requirements, identifies relevant reliability tests and failure mechanisms, and concludes by evaluating the technology from a total cost of ownership perspective.
As such, the article is aimed at developers, product managers, technical buyers, and decision-makers who evaluate robust HMI systems not only based on acquisition costs, but also on performance, service life, and operational reliability.
Technology, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness at a Glance
Chapter 1: Context – The Heavy-Duty HMI as an Integrated System
Chapter 2: Optical Fundamentals – Why Optical Bonding Works Physically
Chapter 3: Thermodynamics and Climate – Condensation, Fogging, and Thermal Stresses
Chapter 4: Materials Science – Optical Adhesives and Their Aging
Chapter 5: Process Technology and Engineering – From Theory to Flawless Production
Chapter 6: Reliability Testing and Qualification – Systematic Demonstration of Durability
Chapter 7: Failure Modes and Their Analysis – From Theory to Field Practice
Chapter 8: Design for Reliability and Best Practices – The Path to a Robust HMI
Chapter 9: Cost-Effectiveness: Total Cost of Ownership – It’s the Big Picture That Counts
E-Guide: Display and camera solutions for commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment
Extreme temperature fluctuations, constant vibrations, or direct sunlight can severely impair conventional (touch) displays and cameras. This not only jeopardizes productivity—for example, in agriculture or logistics—but also poses significant safety risks. Robust and reliable HMIs are the solution for greater efficiency. The free e-guide provides you with all the information you need to bring your fleet up to the latest state of the art.
What you can expect in the e-guide:
- Trends and technologies at a glance.
- Requirements for displays and cameras for use in extreme conditions.
- How patented optical bonding absorbs shocks and vibrations.
- Easy integration of customized solutions and retrofit measures.
Get comprehensive decision-making support now to gain a competitive advantage.
The key features of our heavy-duty display solutions.
Rugged. Durable. Excellent readability.
VIA optronics’ user-friendly display solutions deliver outstanding performance in industrial applications—even under challenging conditions. Our customers benefit from this.
Our display solutions:
perform reliably across a wide temperature range
are resistant to shocks, vibrations, and moisture
are extremely durable
offer outstanding readability in sunlight
are highly energy-efficient
feature a sleek design with very thin adhesive joints
offer excellent consistency