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NVIS Light Plates Built Right: Simtek’s Type V & Type VII Manufacturing Capability

  • Feb 5
  • 2 min read
Simtek NVIS Light Plates
Simtek NVIS Light Plates

When training systems demand realism, durability, and visual accuracy—there’s no room for “close enough.”


At Simtek, we manufacture NVIS (Night Vision Imaging System) light plates with the precision and process control required for mission-critical simulator environments. From tight visual uniformity to rigorous specification compliance, our approach is built around one thing: getting the details right, every time.




Manufactured to NVIS Requirements—Not “NVIS-Inspired”

NVIS compatibility is more than a checkbox. It’s a set of requirements that must be met consistently across production lots—especially when lighting and readability matter under night vision conditions. Simtek manufactures light plates to NVIS requirements and specifications, with controlled processes designed to protect optical performance and repeatability.


Our team understands what’s at stake: if the plate isn’t built correctly, it can compromise readability, degrade realism, and create training inconsistencies. That’s why we treat NVIS manufacturing as a disciplined, specification-driven process—not a “best effort.”


Specializing in Type V and Type VII Light Plates

Simtek specializes in manufacturing Type V and Type VII NVIS light plates—supporting programs that require high confidence in both uniformity and compliance. Whether you’re integrating into a legacy cockpit layout or a next-generation simulator environment, our focus remains the same: deliver light plates that meet the requirement and integrate cleanly.


Attention to Detail That Shows Up in the Results

Great NVIS light plates aren’t just about materials—they’re about craftsmanship and control:

  • Tight dimensional consistency to support repeatable fit and alignment

  • Controlled build steps to maintain optical performance

  • Consistent labeling and workmanship standards so every plate meets expectations at install


That attention to detail is exactly what simulator primes and integrators rely on when they need confidence that production hardware will match the prototype.


Computerized Balancing for Lighting Uniformity

Uniformity matters—especially when realism and readability are the goal. Simtek uses computerized balancing methods to help ensure consistent lighting uniformity across the plate. The result is a cleaner, more controlled illumination profile—supporting high-quality visual presentation in the simulator environment.


Built for Integration, Built for the Long Run

Training devices often run hard, for years, with frequent use and high expectations. Our NVIS light plates are manufactured with durability and repeatability in mind—so your team can focus on integration and performance instead of rework and replacements.


Let’s Talk About Your NVIS Requirements

If you’re looking for a partner that can reliably manufacture Type V and Type VII NVIS light plates with disciplined attention to detail and strong uniformity control, Simtek is ready to support your program.


Contact Simtek to discuss specifications, volumes, lead times, and how we can align to your NVIS requirements.




 
 
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