A New Era of Display Innovation

Meeting the Demand for Sleek and Space-Efficient Interfaces

Modern devices increasingly demand displays that are not only compact but also aesthetically aligned with minimalist design trends. Whether in automotive dashboards, smart appliances, or portable medical equipment, traditional rectangular screens often fall short in maximizing space utilization and visual harmony.

Overcoming Limitations of Traditional Displays in Compact Designs

The regular aspect ratio of TFT LCD panels is 4:3 or 16:9, but for some smart home applications, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, fireplaces, speakers, coffee machines, etc. The bar type displays would be much better than the current mainstream 4:3 or 16:9 to display the products’ required information.

Unlocking Creative Form Factors with Stretched Bar LCDs

Stretched bar display technology enables designers to break free from conventional formats. These elongated screens offer a unique solution for narrow spaces without compromising on readability or functionality. The bar LCD format allows more flexible integration into vertical or horizontal layouts while maintaining high-resolution output.

CDTech’s Pioneering Role in Customized LCD Solutions

As a leading manufacturer of advanced display modules, CDTech specializes in LCD module solutions tailored to meet diverse industrial and consumer needs. With customized LCD OD, LCD AA, FPC OD, and backlight option. CDTech empowers clients to design unique devices with customized stretched bar displays that align precisely with their product requirements.

Maximizing Space and Enhancing Usability

Ideal Fit for Slim Devices and Embedded Systems

Bar LCDs are particularly suitable for embedded systems where space is limited but functional clarity is essential. Their elongated form factor fits neatly into control panels, wearable tech interfaces, and slim industrial machinery without wasting surface area.

High Visibility in Harsh Conditions

Readable Under Sunlight and Reliable Across Temperature Extremes

CDTech’s stretched bar display modules are engineered for high brightness and wide temperature tolerance. These features ensure excellent visibility even under direct sunlight and reliable performance across extreme environments — vital for outdoor applications like vehicle dashboards or rugged industrial HMIs.

Custom Engineering for Specialized Applications

Tailored Aspect Ratios with Precision Cutting Technology

CDTech leverages proprietary cutting technologies to deliver customized aspect ratios that match specific application needs. CDTech’s bar-type display cutting technology and the 2.9″ ~ 12.3″ bar LCDs and options with touch panel can be widely used in these home appliances, and the bar-type displays can also be designed according to the characteristics of different home appliances. This flexibility ensures that each client receives a solution optimized for both function and form.

Transforming Industries with Versatile Integration

Automotive Interfaces with Enhanced Layout Flexibility

Vehicle Display applications benefit greatly from bar LCDs due to their ability to fit seamlessly into dashboards while providing clear and segmented information zones — ideal for speedometers, navigation strips, or infotainment systems. For example, CDTech’s 12.3-inch automotive IPS display delivers superior performance with wide viewing angles and resilience in extreme temperatures. Engineered for seamless LVDS integration, it ensures exceptional visual fidelity and reliability in demanding vehicle environments. The touchscreen-free design prioritizes clarity, making it the premier choice for next-gen dashboards.

Smart Home Panels Designed for Modern Aesthetics and Functionality

In smart appliances such as ovens or refrigerators, stretched bar displays offer an elegant interface that blends with sleek product designs while delivering contextual information clearly. It can support touch with gloves, anti-fingerprint, etc., enhancing usability in kitchen environments. For instance, this 6.3-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen features a slim profile ideal for space-constrained kitchen appliances like ovens. Its high-definition display and glove-friendly multi-touch ensure clear visibility and effortless control during cooking. 

Industrial HMIs Built for Outdoor Visibility and Durability

Industrial Display systems require durable components capable of operating under challenging conditions. CDTech’s stretched bar LCDs provide sunlight-readable brightness levels along with resistance to vibration and temperature fluctuations — ideal for field operations. CDTech’s 8.8″ IPS Stretched Bar LCD Display features AHVA technology for wide viewing angles and high contrast, ensuring consistent visibility. Its rugged design operates reliably in extreme temperatures (-20°C to +70°C), making it ideal for industrial control displays. With stable LVDS interface and smooth performance, it delivers vivid visuals in demanding environments.

Portable Medical Devices That Withstand Extreme Environments

Medical professionals working in mobile clinics or emergency response scenarios rely on compact yet reliable interfaces. CDTech’s customized stretched bar display modules offer lightweight integration without sacrificing visual clarity or environmental resilience. For example, this 7-inch PCAP touch display integrates an IPS bar LCD, specifically engineered for medical devices like syringes and infusion pumps. It delivers critical precision interaction with multi-touch support and ultra-fast response , essential for life-critical procedures. High brightness ensures clear visibility in clinical settings, while robust reliability is guaranteed by a wide operating temperature range and EMI shielding.

Why Partner with CDTech?

Uncompromising Quality Assurance Standards

With a commitment to quality and innovation, we ensure our products meet the highest standards, providing reliable solutions for your display needs. Every component is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure long-term performance.

Our LCD module, touch panel, HDMI & converter board products are all designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility. We ensure full compliance with the following regulations and certifications:

Complete Customization from Concept to Production

From selecting screen dimensions to defining touch capabilities and backlight intensity levels — CDTech delivers fully customized solutions tailored to your device architecture.

Global Support Network You Can Rely On

With international logistics capabilities and multilingual technical support teams, CDTech ensures smooth communication across time zones — making global collaboration efficient from prototype development through mass production.

Designing Tomorrow’s Devices Today with CDTech Displays

Break Design Boundaries with Stretched Bar Display Solutions from CDTech

By integrating our innovative stretched bar display technology into your next-generation products, you gain access to unmatched design freedom combined with rugged reliability — all backed by industry-leading customization services.

Explore a Full Range of Advanced Products Beyond Bar Displays: Circular LCDs, High-Brightness Panels, Wide Temperature Modules

Beyond stretched formats, CDTech also offers circular LCDs for unique UI designs; high-brightness panels suited for outdoor visibility; and wide-temperature modules ideal for mission-critical industrial applications.

FAQ

Q: What is a stretched bar display?

A: A stretched bar display is an ultra-wide TFT LCD screen that has been cut from standard formats using precision technology. It offers a non-standard aspect ratio ideal for narrow spaces where conventional screens don’t fit effectively.

Q: Where are bar LCDs commonly used?

A: They are widely used in automotive dashboards, smart appliances like refrigerators or ovens, industrial control panels (HMIs), medical devices, digital signage systems, elevators, vending machines — anywhere compact yet clear visual output is needed.

Q: Can I customize the size and features of my stretched bar display?

A: Yes. CDTech offers fully customized options including screen size (2.9”–12.3”), touch panel integration (including glove support), backlight brightness levels, connector types (FPC OD), anti-fingerprint coatings — all tailored per client specifications.

Q: Are these displays suitable for outdoor environments?

A: Absolutely. CDTech’s stretched bar LCDs feature high brightness levels suitable for sunlight readability, along with wide operating temperature ranges that make them dependable even in harsh outdoor conditions.