Custom industrial display solutions

I.What is an industrial display

Industrial-grade displays are engineered for stable operation in harsh environments including extreme temperatures, humidity, dust exposure, and vibration. Key features include rugged all-steel enclosures, IP-rated dust and water resistance, wide temperature tolerance, high brightness with excellent contrast ratio, extended service life, reliable power supply and cooling systems, along with support for multiple industrial interfaces.

II. Features of industrial display screens

Durability in harsh environments:

Industrial displays are designed to withstand harsh industrial environmental conditions with a rugged metal housing (such as stainless steel, aluminum panels) and dustproof, shockproof design.

High protection level:

It is usually required to meet the IP (Ingress Protection) rating standard to assess its protection against solid particles and liquids, up to IP68 or IP69K.

Wide temperature working range:

To accommodate different industrial sites, many industrial-grade displays can withstand a wide temperature range, such as from-40°C to +85°C, ensuring that they can still work properly in extreme temperatures.

Reliability and long life:

Industrial displays typically use more stable components, more durable power and heat dissipation systems, and more pure liquid crystal materials to achieve long hours of continuous operation and long service life.

High brightness and contrast:

To remain visible in bright or high-lighting industrial environments, industrial-grade displays are often equipped with higher brightness levels and optimized contrast.

Multiple industrial interfaces:

To facilitate connection and integration with other industrial equipment, industrial displays will support multiple standard industrial interfaces.（DVI/HDM/DP/VGA）

Stability and anti-interference capability:

Industrial control screens use specialized industrial-grade display technology, such as TFT LCD or OLED, and have high anti-interference capability to ensure accurate and reliable display in industrial production environment.

III. Differences with commercial display screens

Different design objectives:

Ordinary display screens are mainly used in relatively stable civil or consumer electronics environment, while industrial display screens are designed to meet the harsh requirements of industrial environment.

Different materials and structures:

Industrial screens use more robust materials (such as all-steel casings) and special structures (such as dustproof and shockproof designs) that are not available on ordinary displays.

Functional focus is different:

Industrial displays are more focused on reliability, stability and the ability to operate in extreme environments, while regular displays are more focused on consumer features such as image quality, refresh rates and response times.

IV. Specific application scenarios and adaptation parameters of industrial customizable display screens

The environmental conditions and functional requirements of different industrial scenarios are significantly different, which directly determines the parameter configuration direction of customizable display screens. The following is the detailed parameter requirements for the four mainstream application scenarios:

1. Automotive manufacturing industry: welding workshop and final assembly workshop

 application scenarios ：

In welding workshops, this system displays operational parameters of welding robots (including welding current, voltage, and speed) along with equipment fault codes, while enabling remote control of robot operations. In assembly workshops, it monitors production progress at various workstation stations, tracks component supply status, and coordinates control of handling robotic arms and inspection equipment through integrated systems.

Display parameters:

Screen sizes are selected based on workstation requirements: Small control cabinets in welding workshops are compatible with 7-10.1-inch displays, while assembly workshop monitoring stations require 21.5-32-inch screens. For resolution, small screens can meet demands with 1024×600 (WSVGA), whereas large monitoring screens must achieve 1920×1080 (FHD). Brightness should be ≥400nits (to accommodate standard workshop lighting conditions), and contrast ratio must reach ≥1200:1.

Environmental adaptability parameters:

Protection grade: ≥IP65 (welding workshop has welding fumes, oil pollution, need to prevent dust and liquid intrusion), working temperature range-20℃ to 70℃ (adapt to the temperature fluctuation caused by equipment heat dissipation in the workshop), impact performance can withstand slight mechanical collision, such as accidental contact during parts handling.

 functional parameter ：

Support glove touch (sensitivity needs to be optimized for capacitive screen, and can be directly adapted for resistive screen), with anti-electromagnetic interference function (strong electromagnetic radiation generated by welding equipment, so the display screen should not be displayed as screen pattern or crashed), compatible with EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet protocol (to achieve rapid data transmission with welding robot and mechanical arm).

2. Food and pharmaceutical industry: production workshop process monitoring

 application scenarios ：

In food processing workshops, the system monitors sterilization equipment parameters including temperature and duration, tracks conveyor belt speeds, and displays product batch information with inspection results. In pharmaceutical production facilities, it ensures temperature and humidity control, cleanliness standards, monitors the rotation speed of mixing tanks, tracks material ratios, and records production data to meet GMP certification requirements.

Display parameters:

Screen size 7-15.6 inches, resolution 1024×600 (WSVGA) to 1920×1080 (FHD), brightness 300-500nits (the workshop lighting is relatively soft, no need for high brightness), contrast ≥1000:1.

Environmental adaptability parameters:

Protection rating ≥IP67 (enables daily water washing and disinfection to prevent contamination from food residues and chemical solutions), housing material must meet FDA food-grade certification (e.g., 316L stainless steel for direct contact with food or pharmaceutical environments), operating temperature range 0℃ to 40℃ (workshop temperature remains relatively stable with no extreme temperature fluctuations), waterproof performance must withstand 30 minutes of immersion in water up to 1 meter depth without damage.

 functional parameter ：

Supports wet-hand operation (allowing operators to perform tasks without drying hands after cleaning), featuring data log recording capability (can store production data for over six months with tamper-proof encryption, meeting GMP traceability requirements). The screen surface is coated with a removable coating that can be wiped clean using alcohol or hypochlorous acid disinfectants without residue. Compatible with Profinet communication protocol (enabling seamless data synchronization with production equipment).

V. Industrial control customizable display product recommendation

Based on the parameter requirements of different application scenarios, combined with market reputation and product performance, the following recommended industrial control customizable display products with high adaptability:

HTM-OLED0.96-SPI-03A-B

product features ：

1. No backlight is needed, and the organic material can emit light directly after being powered on. It has the advantages of self-illumination, high contrast and flexibility

2. Operating temperature-40~+85℃, storage temperature-40~+90℃, maximum humidity 90% (≤60℃), anti-static is required (such as grounding, idle pins connected to Vdd/Vss).

3. Support display switch, address mode switching and other instructions. Clean with isopropanol and ethanol. Do not use water or ketone solvents. Store in a polyethylene bag and keep in a dark place for a long time.

4. Low power consumption to extend battery life, ultra-thin design suitable for handheld devices (such as industrial scanning guns, field inspection terminals)

applicable scene ：

Industrial testing / medical equipment / high-end control room / command center / portable industrial terminal

TFT-104IA-36A

 product features ：

1. Wide temperature stable operation: The storage temperature range is-20~+60℃, and the working temperature range is 0~50℃. It can cope with the common temperature fluctuations in industrial scenarios, adapt to the industrial environment of non-extreme temperature areas such as control cabinets and outdoor small equipment, and ensure the stable operation of equipment under different temperature conditions.

2. Durability and Protection: The surface of the panel is treated with industrial-grade HC (hardening), which has strong scratch resistance and is suitable for frequent operation and dust environment in industrial sites; The typical life of the backlight LED is 35,000-50,000 hours, which meets the long-term operation requirements of industrial equipment and reduces the frequency of maintenance

3. Industrial-grade Interface and Electrical Specifications: Featuring an industrial-standard LVDS interface with a 30-pin connector (CN1, P-two 187098-30091) supporting 6/8-bit data input switching, compatible with most industrial control chips. The system includes a main power supply (VDD)3.0-3.6V) and backlight power supply (LED_VCCS) operating at 11-13V, offering a wide voltage range to withstand power fluctuations in industrial environments. It also supports flexible brightness adjustment for industrial applications.

4. Stable Display Performance: Industrial-grade display accuracy with a 10.4-inch screen resolution of 1024×768; contrast ratio of 1000:1 (typ.), and brightness of 500-600cd/m² (typ.), adaptable to strong light or dim environments in industrial settings; response time ≤30ms, full viewing angle ensures no trailing in fast-moving scenes and clear visibility from multiple angles.

5. Mechanical and installation compatibility: industrial-grade compact structure, overall size 238.6×175.8×6.5mm, weight 303g, easy to integrate into industrial control cabinet, equipment terminal; PCBA set 3 dedicated connectors, including 5pin backlight power interface.

 applicable scene ：

Medical assistive equipment/intelligent terminal and Internet of Things devices/transport vehicle auxiliary display

VI. Common industrial display customization problems

Q: Why not use standard OLED screens for my products?

A: Whether to choose customization depends on whether the product has special requirements, which are often difficult to meet with standard screens.

Q: What is the most common source problem in industrial display customization?

A: The initial requirement communication is vague (such as scenario, function, parameter is not clear), resulting in later rework.

Q: How to set the brightness parameters when choosing a display screen in a bright workshop?

A: Select 800-1500cd/㎡; select 500-800cd/㎡ for semi-outdoor scenes to avoid blurred view due to reflection.

Q: Which type of touch should be selected for dust/humid environment?

A: Select industrial-grade capacitive touch with IP65 + protection, and give priority to operation with gloves.

Q: What are the core requirements for display screens in high temperature (50℃+) or cold storage (-20℃) scenarios?

A: Custom wide temperature screen, high temperature scenario select-20~+70℃ working temperature, cold storage select-30~+60℃ working temperature.

Q: Is it possible to modify the requirements during customization, such as changing the size? Will there be additional costs?

A: Whether the requirements can be modified and whether additional costs will be incurred depends on the current project schedule.