Aerospace by Motson Graphics

Aerospace

Backlighting Specialists for Aerospace & Military Applications

We are backlighting technology specialists with deep expertise in delivering precision-lit components for mission-critical applications. Using advanced optical measurement tools such as densitometers and photometers, we ensure every component meets the strictest luminance and contrast requirements—even under the most challenging lighting conditions.

Our team is trusted by leaders in the aerospace, military, and defense industries for producing consistently high-quality, high-performance parts that excel in both functionality and visual precision.

Precision Standards & Specifications

We comply with a wide range of military and aerospace specifications, ensuring all components meet rigorous environmental, optical, and material requirements. Commonly supported specs include:

A-A-56032
Mil-I-43553
Mil-STD-130
MIL-STD-13231
A-A-208
TT-I-1795
TT-F-325
MIL-PRF-22750
BAC5306 / BAC5307 (Boeing specifications)

These standards guide everything from ink selection to adhesion, reflectance, transmissivity, and environmental durability.

Engineering Capabilities:

Our in house technical staff can provide a unique solution to your technically demanding design problem, aide with quick turnaround, or develop an efficient low cost solution to a high volume price-driven production requirement. We can design custom fixturing to process difficult surfaces and fine line printing. Proprietary ink formulations, prepared by our chemist, meet the toughest performance requirements for adhesion, light transmission, scratch and wear resistance.

Printing Specialties	Backlit Panels Cover glass Deadfront Lens Dials Diffusers Display Panels Gentape Lens Pointers Pushbuttons SS Tape
Inks	A-A-208 A-A-56032 Mil-I-43553 Mil-Std-130 MIL-STD-13231 TT-F-325 TT-I-1795 Mil-Prf-22750 BAC5306 BAC5307
Colors	Boeing Custom Mil-Std 595 PMS RAL
Adhesion To Difficult Materials	Mica Glass Stainless Steel Coated Materials Thin Films Silicone Delrin® Ultem®
Printing Demanding Surfaces	Coated Materials Concave Convex Cylinders Geometric Haircell Virtually any size or shape

We support a wide range of illuminated and light-transmitting components, including:

Dials – High-contrast and backlit for instruments and gauges
Display Panels – Evenly lit panels for cockpit and control systems
Pointers – Illuminated indicators for fine mechanical or digital readouts
Diffusers – Custom-shaped components to disperse light uniformly
Pushbuttons – Backlit switch interfaces for night visibility and clarity
Lenses and Cover Glass – Printed or etched overlays with controlled light transmission
Backlit Panels – Complete assemblies with integrated lighting for clarity in low-light environments
Deadfront Lenses – Graphics that remain hidden until backlit for stealth or selective display
SS Tape & Gentape – Durable labeling materials for illuminated or reflective applications

Our capabilities include precise color-matching services across a broad spectrum of industry standards, including:

Mil-Std-595 – Common military color reference
RAL – European industrial color matching
PMS (Pantone Matching System) – Ideal for brand or interface consistency
Boeing Color Standards
Custom Colors – Tailored solutions for unique lighting and branding needs

We ensure uniformity and repeatability through meticulous controls and calibrated equipment.

We utilize a comprehensive lineup of industrial-grade inks selected for their compatibility with demanding aerospace and military environments:

Epoxy – Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
Enamel – Durable and smooth finishes
Urethane – Flexible and UV-stable
Vinyl – Adhesive-friendly and resilient on plastics
Silicone – Ideal for flexible substrates or silicone-based parts
Fluorescent – Bright, vivid visibility under UV or low-light conditions
Luminescent – Glow-in-the-dark performance for blackout or night-vision compatibility