50 years

Facts

We are 50! Let´s celebrate our anniversary!

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Also we would like to say THANK YOU to all our employees for their commitment and contribution to the company's success and to all our customers, suppliers and partners for our long-term relationships! You all have made it possible to look back on 50 years of DATA MODULs success story!

Now follow us into the future – we are looking forward to many more business years and great collaborations!

Night Vision displays

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Night Vision displays

Since 2022 DATA MODUL offers for the first time special displays suitable for night vision. In accordance with the MIL-STD-3009 standard, these meet all requirements for the emission properties of lighting and display devices in aircraft that are necessary for operation at night. This makes them ideally suited for use in aerospace applications, for example.

Outstanding results in fire performance tests

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Outstanding results in fire performance tests

Best values: The 55" monitor from DATA MODUL's Narrow Bezel series has achieved the outstanding classification "A2-s1, d0" in the course of fire behavior tests conducted by the Materials Testing Institute for the Building Industry in Braunschweig (MPA-BS). "A2" expresses that the monitor is classified as "non-combustible with combustible components".

System extensions and additional features

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DATA MODUL accessories - Camera

Growing with requirements: On request, DATA MODUL can equip individual display solutions with additional components/features such as camera, RFID, proximity sensors, ambient light sensors or barcode scanners.

Touch technologies at DATA MODUL

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For a perfect touch experience, DATA MODUL uses innovative touch technologies: from Projected Capacitive (PCAP) to Resistive Touch (RTP) and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) to infrared technology.

TV devices

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TV devices by CONRAC

DATA MODUL products could even be found in the end customer segment. Starting in 1998, 42" plasma TV sets were produced for the end customer market and sold as OWM products.

Displays in submarines

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Displays in submarines

Thanks to decades of expertise, DATA MODUL can efficiently realize even complex system solution requirements - even under challenging environmental conditions. In the past, even the submarines of the German Navy were equipped with particularly robust 20" rugged monitors by the Munich display experts.

Available CPUs

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DATA MODUL has a wide range of embedded components at its disposal like hardly any other company. And as a long-standing partner in the field of embedded computing, there are now a total of four different CPUs to choose from: Intel (from third to 12th generation), AMD, NXP and Rockchip (up to 4.6GHz, from single core to 16-core).

Customized designs

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Customized designs

Starting as a display distributor, DATA MODUL has developed into a leading partner for customized display solutions. And so today "customizing" is one of the core competencies of the company, which can already look back on more than 700 customer-specific designs in the last decades!

Interfaces from embedded system to display

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The right interface(s) play an important role in HMI systems. They not only determine how a display can generally be connected or integrated, but are also largely responsible for performance and efficiency. DATA MODUL offers a total of nine different interfaces for the connection between the embedded system and the display: RGB, DVI, DP, eDP, HDMI, USB Type C, MIPI, LVDS and V-by-One.

Operating systems

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In addition to state-of-the-art products and innovative technologies, DATA MODUL also offers a wide range of software solutions. The portfolio includes a wide variety of solutions for applications optimized for specific areas of use as well as a wide range of operating systems such as Windows, Linux and Android.

1972 - Full-matrix display board

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Full-matrix board at Olympic Games 1972

On the occasion of the 1972 Olympic Games, CONRAC GmbH, which today belongs to DATA MODUL, equipped the Munich Olympic Stadium with a full-matrix display board.

Innovator of the year 2021

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Innovator of the Year 2021

In November 2020, DATA MODUL received the "Innovator of the Year" award in the category “Optoelectronics / Display” from the renowned trade magazine Design & Elektronik for its hybrid bonding.

Embedded SBC & SoMs Standard Form Factors

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As an embedded expert, DATA MODUL has a particularly extensive portfolio of the latest embedded components. A total of 16 different embedded SBC and SoMs standard form factors are available to customers!

Long-term relationships with partners

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DATA MODUL stands for sustainable and efficient growth - together with customers, partners and suppliers. And so intensive partnerships and supplier relationships have already existed for several decades.

More about our distribution portfolio

Bistable: the e-Paper technology

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Bistable e-Paper technology

Low power consumption, extremely wide viewing angles and excellent readability even in bright environments: E-paper displays offer numerous advantages that make them interesting for applications. But did you know that e-paper is also bistable? Bistable means that power is only required for the image change. After that, the display content remains visible for a long time even without further power supply.

More about the e-Paper technology

Radius of curvature of curved displays

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Radius of curvature of curved displays

Real eye-catchers: thanks to their unusual design, curved displays attract a lot of attention. By the way: The maximum radius of a J-Curved display that can be realized at DATA MODUL is 650mm.

Hygienic operating

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Hygienic operating

In hygienically sensitive areas, particularly strict requirements apply to the components used. DATA MODUL is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 for the manufacture of medical components and also offers a wide variety of alternative operating methods such as gesture control or voice control.

More about solutions for the medical sector

L3 monitors

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DATA MODUL's display solutions are particularly resistant even under harsh environmental conditions. The L3 monitors, for example, in sizes 57", 65" and 40", have been tested according to Canadian military standards and can even successfully withstand underwater explosions of up to 60G.

Improving readability

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Improving readability

In order to be able to see screen contents effortlessly at all times even under bright ambient conditions, readability can be improved by means of optical bonding, for example. By applying an adhesive layer between the display and the cover glass, the air-filled gap is filled, which changes the light refraction behaviour. Even in direct sunlight, content can be reproduced perfectly.

Single-Sided ITO (SITO)

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Single-Sided ITO (SITO)

DATA MODUL has been developing in-house PCAP solutions since 2008 and offers numerous bonding and touch technologies. This includes SITO touch technology (Single-Sided-ITO), in which the edge of the touch sensor can be reduced to a minimum of just 30/20µm line/space gap.

More about the different touch technologies

Cycle time Optical Bonding

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Cycle time optical bonding

As one of the largest and most versatile optical bonding providers in Europe, DATA MODUL offers all bonding processes in-house. Bonding a 15-inch display, for example, takes less than 60 seconds thanks to modern bonding machines.

Installations at Greek airports

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Installations at Greek airports

Internationally in use: In 1998, the maXcs FIDS software developed by DATA MODUL was installed at a total of 18 Greek airports. Many monitors with GEB controllers are still in use and operated with the current software version.

More about our maXcs software suite

Plasmatization process

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Plasmatization process

In order to optimally prepare bonding surfaces for bonding processes, the so-called plasmatization process takes place beforehand. This is an air purification process in which 10 quadrillion reactive particles per second hit the component surface and activate it - creating perfect conditions for further bonding processes.

Discover our bonding methods

Years of employment

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DATA MODUL owes much of its global success to its loyal and committed employees. In addition to many new talents, the company also has an above-average number of long-serving employees - and the average years of employment worldwide is around 8.1 years!

To our career pages

Equity ratio

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Stocks DMAG

DATA MODUL has always been a reliable and secure partner on the global market. The Munich-based high-tech company has an equity ratio of a good 60% and stands for sustainable and profitable growth like hardly any other company.

More information in "Investor Relations"

Annual adhesive consumption

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At DATA MODUL's modern production sites, all bonding methods are carried out in-house. In the process, more than 4,000 kg of adhesive are consumed per year for the production of touch displays

Glass for touch displays

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Glass for touch displays

DATA MODUL has more than 20 years of experience in the field of industrial cover glasses. In addition to numerous standard glasses, special designs and even touch displays can be equipped with a glass pane with a maximum thickness of 10mm.

Hybrid bonding

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Hybrid bonding at DATA MODUL

In 2019, DATA MODUL expanded its in-house bonding portfolio with a new technology: the hybrid bonding process. Hybrid Bonding combines the advantages of the LOCA and OCA processes and is suitable for bonding touch sensors to glass as well as for bonding glass or touch sensors directly to displays.

More info about our bonding competences

Product of the Year Award

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Innovator of the Year 2021

DATA MODUL received a special award in 2021: the renowned German trade magazine "Elektronik" named DATA MO-DUL's capacitive gesture control the product of the year.

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

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Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

Automated optical inspection (AOI) is an important part of quality assurance and inspection of goods at DATA MODUL. The cycle time of the AOI is 30s for a 24" glass. During the inspection, a total of 52 Gbit of data is generated per second, which is evaluated fully automatically for existing defects.

Read more about our quality management

Split-flap display at Singapore airport

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Split-flap display at Singapore airport

In the mid-90s, DATA MODUL supplied Singapore Airport with a split-flap display and also replaced the existing passenger information system with its self-developed maXcs software in 2002.

More about our maXcs software suite

Touch displays sizes

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Touch displays sizes

DATA MODUL also has an excellent portfolio in the area of touch displays. In addition to a wide variety of touch technologies, DATA MODUL offers touch displays ranging from 1.3" to 55".

More about our touch competences

eMotion G2:2

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DATA MODUL developed its first own TFT scaler card G2:2 SXGA back in 2007.
The new scaler card has since been successfully used in many customer projects and formed the basis of the DATA MODUL eMotion product series.

Internationalisation

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On course for expansion: DATA MODUL's internationalisation began with the founding of DATA MODUL Inc. in Hauppage, New York in 1997. In the following years, the company expanded its global presence by new sites in Europe and Asia.

More about DATA MODUL as an employer

Touchless operation

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Touchless operation

DATA MODUL also offers touchless alternatives to classic touch input via finger or conductive pen: in addition to capacitive or camera-based gesture control, voice control can also be implemented for touchless interaction.

Discover our enhanced HMI

Climate chamber tests

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Tests in the climate chamber

In order to ensure perfect functionality even under challenging environmental conditions, DATA MODUL subjects displays to various tests, e.g. in the climate chamber. Products are put through their paces at temperatures ranging from -40°C to +100°C.

Small parts in our shuttle systems

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Small parts in our shuttle systems

The main production site in Weikersheim (Germany) has a special storage system. In the production shuttles there are over 2 million different production resources and small parts (which ensure smooth production).

Multitouch

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Customizing Touch

As a leading specialist in the field of modern touch applications, DATA MODUL also offers PCAP solutions that enable operation with up to 10 fingers thanks to multitouch

Total area

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DATA MODUL has more than 40,000m2 of production, logistics and administration area worldwide. This includes over 21,000m2 at the "Technology Flagship" site in Weikersheim (Germany).

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easyTOUCH

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easyTOUCH

DATA MODUL's self-developed touch displays are based on projected capacitive technology (PCAP). The individual components are ideally matched to each other and are characterised by excellent quality, durability and long-term availability.

More about easyTOUCH

Locations

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DATA MODUL Locations

DATA MODUL is a real "global player": more than 500 employees work on innovative and professional customer projects at more than 20 modern production, logistics and administrative locations worldwide.

All DATA MODUL locations

Bonding processes

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DATA MODUL competences

As one of the largest and most versatile bonding providers on the European and international display market, DATA MODUL offers in-house OCA, LOCA, Air, Gel and Hybrid bonding.

More about bonding at DATA MODUL

Display sizes

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TFT Displays Portfolio

DATA MODUL has a particularly extensive range of state-of-the-art display technologies - including TFT display sizes from 0.39" to even 110".

More about displays

Annual Revenue

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Stocks DMAG

Constant growth: In 1972, the year the company was founded, DATA MODUL's annual revenue was only DM 36,000. Today, it is over 200 million euros.

Certifications

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TÜV certificates DATA MODUL

DATA MODUL has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, the standard for continuous improvement of processes, products and services, since 1994. In the course of time, the standards DIN EN ISO 13485 for the quality management system for the provision of medical products and DIN EN ISO 14001 for requirements for an environmental management system followed.

More about our quality management

Employees worldwide

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Worldwide collaboration: around 500 employees from over 28 nations work at DATA MODUL worldwide on the visual solutions of today and tomorrow.

More about our company

Name DATA MODUL

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logo DATA MODUL

The name DATA MODUL comes from the business idea of data processing.
DATA stands for data that must be processed - MODUL stands for the modules that are necessary to record, process and pass on information. In combination, therefore, "DATA MODUL".

First own products

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Batron passive display

The first own products were developed together with the battery manufacturer Batron. These were small, alphanumeric and graphic LCD modules.

More about our own display products

DATA MODUL in the early years

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First products of DATA MODUL GmbH

At the beginning of its company history, DATA MODUL was an electromechanical specialist. The first products in the portfolio were electrical components and switches.

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