Edge's LCD Solutions Program is largely built around supporting customers in industries such as medical and military with industrial LCDs. There may not be a standard definition for an industrial LCD, but we're going to try to explain how we define them.
This post will shed some light on how we define an industrial LCD, what to consider before implementing one into your design, and the benefits of using an industrial LCD in your project or application.
The number one criterion we use when defining industrial LCDs is their longer product lifecycle compared to consumer LCDs.
Industrial LCDs typically have options for sunlight readability, extended operating temperatures, wider viewing angles, higher contrast, and higher color gamut, which consumer-grade displays often do not have. Harsh environment display options are available as well.
Customers choose industrial LCDs for their projects over consumer LCDs because these displays have unique features that ultimately make them the best choice to use in commercial applications compared to other types of displays.
Industrial LCDs stand out from consumer LCDs because they have the specific set of features that customers need for their industrial application, such as 24/7 operation, use a variety of inputs such as HDMI and VGA, have a longer warranty period, and are designed for overall functionality and efficiency.
The biggest reason why customers choose an industrial LCD is the longer product lifecycle than consumer-grade LCDs. This is especially important to the medical and military industries because those applications typically have a longer lifespan compared to consumer products like smartphones, and LCDs need to be able to support those industrial products with excellent functionality and high efficiency.
The fact that Industrial LCDs are specifically designed to last for longer periods of time than consumer-grade displays, helps manufacturers avoid costly redesigns, requalification processes, and testing expenses. Overall, the total cost of ownership is greatly minimized.
Purchasing an LCD for your application is an investment. You should always be sure of exactly what you are looking for before making this investment into the performance of your application.
As an authorized distributor, Edge offers a wide range of high-quality industrial LCDs from industry-leading manufacturers such as Tianma and LCD accessories such as cables and controllers from our partner Digital View, that can cater to applications across many different industries such as military and medical.
In addition, we also offer many value-added services to enhance the performance of your LCD solution.
Edge's value-added services include: