Field-Deployable Rugged Triple-Monitor Workstation for Defense Training
Lighter, Faster, Single-Person Carry
Overview
When most people think of military training, they picture sprawling bases with large simulation rooms and racks of equipment. In reality, training doesn’t just happen in fixed facilities—it happens wherever operators need to prepare for fast-changing missions. Over the past decade, defense training and simulation systems have become indispensable. They let teams rehearse missions, test responses, and strengthen coordination without the costs or risks of live exercises. Yet despite these advances, one barrier has remained: mobility.
Traditional setups rely on bulky towers, heavy displays, and tangled cables. They require multiple people to move and hours to assemble, limiting where and when training can happen. For organizations tasked with preparing operators in the field, this is a major constraint. Our customer, a European defense training provider, wanted to break free from those limitations. They envisioned a rugged portable workstation that could deliver immersive, panoramic graphics yet be light enough for a single operator to carry and set up anywhere—from classrooms to forward operating environments.
Challenge
The customer needed to overcome four major obstacles:
- Mobility under pressure: Replace a bulky, multi-person simulation setup with a workstation one operator could carry.
- Immersive visibility: Provide the clarity of a triple-monitor workstation for situational awareness in simulation training.
- High-performance computing: Run graphics-intensive defense training workloads smoothly and reliably.
- Field durability: Deliver a rugged computing solution that withstands dust, shock, and transport while setting up in minutes.
Solution
Acme Portable delivered a field-deployable simulation workstation built on the FlexPAC L1 rugged portable workstation, customized to support two additional portable monitors. Mounting, power delivery, cable management, and display synchronization were all integrated directly into the system, making setup seamless and intuitive.
The entire workstation was designed for single-person portability, packing neatly into two rugged hard cases, one housing the FlexPAC L1 and the other built for both monitors. Once deployed, the system provided a panoramic three-monitor display that gave trainees the situational clarity they needed for complex scenarios. Powered by an NVIDIA® RTX 5090 workstation GPU and Intel® Core™ i9 processor, the system delivered desktop-class performance in a highly compact form factor. Most importantly, it was built for the field: shock and dust resistant, deployable in minutes, and free from racks or tangled cabling, enabling smooth operation in even the toughest environments.
- Platform: Customized FlexPAC L1 rugged portable workstation
- GPU: NVIDIA® RTX 5090 workstation graphics
- CPU: Intel® Core™ i9 processor for simulation workloads
- Displays: Three (FlexPAC L1 + 2 detachable portable monitors)
- Transport: Two rugged hard cases designed for single-person carry
Impact
The new system transformed how the training provider conducts field exercises. By reducing manpower needs, improving clarity, and simplifying logistics, the workstation freed up more time for actual training and less time spent handling gear. Key benefits include:
- Rapid deployment: One person can now carry and assemble the workstation, cutting setup time and manpower needs.
- Stronger training outcomes: Panoramic triple-monitor visibility enhances realism and improves decision-making in complex defense simulations.
- Simplified logistics: Rugged cases, reduced cabling, and portability allow training anywhere, with less downtime and hassle.
Why Acme Portable
We specialize in rugged, high-performance portable workstations that bring true workstation-class computing to defense and mission-critical environments. From simulation and training to public safety and industrial use, our systems are designed to simplify operations without sacrificing power.
Looking to lighten your field kit without giving up performance?
Contact Acme Portable today to design a portable command center or rugged simulation workstation tailored to your mission.
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