4D Insights

Most technology businesses will, at some stage, consider whether it is more efficient to build their own intelligent display solution from scratch or buy an off-the-shelf module. This white paper dives into the key factors that designers and manufacturers should take into account when making this crucial decision. From production and development cycles to the versatility and customisation of the end product, we'll help you weigh the pros and cons of both options so you can make a decision that best fits your business needs.

Scantrol, an independent supplier of monitoring and control systems for the marine industry, partnered with 4D Systems to equip its mTrack AHC Controller with an OLED display module. The selection of the display was guided by considerations like size, shape, interface, and temperature. According to Øystein Aase, Senior Developer, AHC & Autonomous Systems, the display was critical for operators, offering key information. The OLED display was particularly necessary for providing operators with unique IP addresses to connect with other equipment and for remote support, even while at sea. The display was designed to operate reliably under challenging sea conditions.

JAC, a leading industrial machinery manufacturer, collaborated with 4D Systems to provide interactive display units for their commercial bakery products, JAC Varia and JAC Tradilevain. JAC required a durable, high-quality and visually appealing screen capable of integrating all adjustment settings for their adjustable slice-thickness bread slicers. Adrien Craeninckx, CEO at JAC, stressed the need for both technical adjustments and user-varied parameters through the graphical interface. While JAC had an older 7-inch display from 4D Systems, they needed a solid, high-resolution but smaller display that could be easily integrated and quickly programmed by their R&D team.

Discover how cities around the globe are already embracing the potential of advanced hardware and software technology to create interconnected and complementary systems that make daily life easier, more efficient and more sustainable. Delve into the components that make up a true smart city, and uncover the opportunities that are still waiting to be realised. Get ready to be inspired by the possibilities of a truly intelligent urban landscape.