A robust, repeatable, low-cost lamination process that utilizes pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) to directly bond substrates to displays, such as LC, OLED, plasma, and electrophoretic displays, has been developed. These substrates can vary in intent and serve as protective covers, reflection mitigation, heaters, filters, touch screens, environmental barriers, etc. The resultant assembly is very rugged (shock, impact, and vibration resistant), while maximizing optical performance. This paper briefly describes the traditional liquid bonding technologies and compares them to dry-film bonding. A section of the paper focuses on the enhanced optical and environmental performances of dry-film bonded displays. This paper may also serve as a brief review of optical-bonding technologies.

Originally developed for avionics and military displays, Direct‐Dry‐Film (DDF) optical bonding is now moving into industrial and consumer applications such as touch screens, TVs, smartphones, tablets, digital signage, and medical imaging.

The flow of information among our armed forces is greater than ever and the workload on the warfighter is increasing. A novel, stereo-based 3D display has been developed to aid the warfighter by displaying information in a more intuitive fashion by exploiting depth perception. The flat panel display has a footprint consistent with current and future vehicles, unmanned systems, and aircraft and is capable of displaying analog 3D video and OpenGL 3D imagery. A description of the display will be given along with discussion of the applications evaluated to date.

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The KC-46 is the next generation, multi-role, aerial refueling tanker aircraft being developed by Boeing for the United States Air Force. Rockwell Collins has developed the Remote Vision System (RVS) that supports aerial refueling operations under a variety of conditions. The system utilizes large-area, high-resolution 3D displays linked with remote sensors to enhance the operator's visual acuity for precise aerial refueling control. This paper reviews the design considerations, trade-offs, and other factors related to the selection and ruggedization of the 3D display technology for this military application.