Robust lighting and HMI solutions for defence and civil protection

Mentor

MENTOR develops high-quality lighting solutions and illuminated control elements for safety-critical applications in the fields of defence, civil protection and mobile operational systems. Our robust components support reliable communication, precise control and clear status indicators – even under extreme operating conditions.
Whether for naval and marine control systems, military land vehicles, aircraft and drone control systems, or ambulances and fire engines: MENTOR offers durable and IP68-rated solutions for demanding environments on land, at sea and in the air.

Designed for extreme operating conditions

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Robust & reliable

Our IP68-rated components are specifically designed for demanding operating environments. They withstand vibrations, temperature fluctuations, dust, moisture and mechanical stress, ensuring long-term operational reliability.

This makes our lighting and HMI solutions ideal for military applications, mobile emergency vehicles and safety-critical control systems.

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Maximum visibility

In safety-critical situations, every piece of information counts. Our lighting solutions ensure clearly recognisable status indicators and optimum visibility – even in poor lighting conditions, smoke or direct sunlight.

Precise light guidance supports rapid decision-making and reduces operating errors in critical operational situations.

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Safe operation

Illuminated keycaps and display elements enable intuitive and safe operation. Functions remain clearly identifiable even under stressful conditions or in low-light situations.

Tactile feedback supports ergonomic operating concepts in mobile and safety-critical applications.

Applications in defence and civil protection

Our product recommendations

Light guides

Robust, IP68-rated light guides for precise status indicators and optical signalling. Ideal for front panels, control panels and customised display elements in safety-critical applications. A range of head shapes and bespoke solutions enable optimal integration into military and industrial systems.
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Optoelectronic displays

IP68 signal lights and 7-segment displays for clear status and function indications. High visibility and reliable light output ensure safe operation even under difficult environmental conditions.
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Keyboard components

Illuminated keycaps with spot or full illumination, as well as illuminated panels for professional user interfaces. These solutions enable safe operation in low-light conditions and are ideal for mobile systems and military applications.
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inomatic

Tried and tested in practice

Inomatic GmbH develops high-quality control and automation solutions for demanding industrial applications. The solutions developed jointly are used, amongst other things, in ambulances.
MENTOR supplies precisely tailored lighting and control solutions for this purpose, which support the safe and intuitive operation of medical and technical systems – even in the face of vibration, fluctuating temperatures and demanding operating conditions.

Contact us for more information

(B.A.)
Marcel Kürten
Head of International Sales
Tel.:+49 211 20002-250
Fax:+49 211 20002-41