Promote your company to the global vertical aviation industry through the VAI Member Spotlight, a free benefit for VAI member companies. Want to be featured? If you’re not already enjoying the many benefits our members receive, join VAI today! VAI Member Spotlight: Polytronix, Texas, USA The maker of LCD displays also provides instrument panels and components for civil and military helicopter operators. By Jen Boyer Glass cockpit technology—regardless of how revolutionary or comprehensive its data display—depends on precision-engineered components built to withstand extreme conditions. Richardson, Texas–based Polytronix has been a trusted supplier of glass cockpit displays for aerospace and defense companies for more than 40 years, as well as other industries that require high-quality LCD systems, including the medical, marine, automotive, and industrial control sectors. The company manufactures custom-designed instrument assemblies and display panels that meet the specifications for some of the world’s largest aerospace companies across military, civilian, and training applications. Over the years, Polytronix has expanded its manufacturing capabilities beyond LCD glass manufacturing to other products, including rugged display systems, instrument panels, instrument lighting, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, box build assemblies, and precision-machined components. The company’s products are designed for environments where reliability and performance are essential to safely getting the job done. Consequently, Polytronix products regularly support applications with strict requirements for environmental protection, electromagnetic interference shielding, night-vision imaging system compatibility, and more. Long-Term Support Polytronix continues to manufacture and service components introduced decades ago. In fact, the company offers long-term support programs including drop-in replacements, obsolescence management, and modernization solutions. Through these programs, operators can extend the life of their platforms without costly redesigns. The company can also function as a full-service engineering partner, combining its displays, lighting, interconnectors, and mechanical components to create fully integrated box build assemblies. Production takes place in Class 100 and Class 1000 clean rooms under AS9100D processes. The assemblies are manufactured and tested to aerospace standards, with cable and wiring adhering to IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards. Polytronix is compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations and operates an FAA Part 145/European Aviation Safety Agency repair station. Jen Boyer is a journalist and marketing communicator specializing in aviation. She holds commercial, instrument, flight instructor, and instrument instructor ratings in helicopters and a private rating in airplanes.
