CMC Electronics Enters Final Stages of Certification of Third-Generation Digital HUD

July 22, 2024
Production deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in HUD technology.

CMC Electronics' Third Generation Digital Head-Up Display (HUD) technology is in the final stage of product development and currently undergoing certification. Following certification, CMC is poised to enter full-scale production. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in HUD technology.

CMC Electronics has secured two undisclosed OEM customers for the 3rd Generation Digital HUD. 

The 3rd Generation Digital HUD is set to revolutionize the market with its cutting-edge features and robust performance. Building on decades of expertise, this new generation demonstrates significant advancements while maintaining the reliability and quality CMC Electronics is known for.  With over 35 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, CMC Electronics continues to set the benchmark for advanced HUD systems.

To date, CMC Electronics has delivered over 1,200 HUD units globally, a testament to our commitment to excellence in avionics technology. Recent developments have secured new business opportunities, adding more than 150 units to the company's HUD systems portfolio.

Key Features of the 3rd Generation Digital HUD:

  • Cutting-edge Digital Light Engine: Provides a highly reliable, fully rastered display with enhanced brightness capabilities.
  • Largest TFOV: Offers the largest total field of view (TFOV) per unit weight, volume, and price in the military market.
  • Open and Modular Design: Simplifies integration into existing and future cockpits, enhancing versatility and adaptability.
  • Superior Image Quality: Delivers unparalleled raster performance with the ability to fill the entire field of view with high-resolution imagery.
  • High Reliability and Maintainability: Features no life-limited components (LLC) and O-level replaceable assemblies, reducing overall life cycle costs.

CMC says its digital light engine technology provides a superior image quality that sets a new standard in the industry. These advancements ensure that CMC's HUD systems meet the evolving needs of military and civil aviation customers' worldwide, offering unmatched performance and value.