About Us

VCC is a leading global manufacturer of illuminated electronic solutions dedicated to driving innovation and delivering value for our customers.
The Leader in HMI Components
At VCC, we pride ourselves on being a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of HMI solutions. We offer a wide array of HMI products, design services, and contract manufacturing tailored to meet the highest reliability and safety standards across various industries. Our customized technologies enhance machine interaction, boost energy efficiency, and provide long-term value. By working closely with our clients, we drive innovation and build lasting partnerships, all while prioritizing sustainability and operational excellence.
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HMI Components
A recognized leader in the illuminated electronics market, VCC offers a robust lineup of innovative human-machine interface components, including light pipes, panel mount indicators, and LEDs.
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Design Services
Our dedicated subject-matter experts provide comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and optical engineering support, helping customers increase productivity while reducing time to market and production costs.
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Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)
Our advanced manufacturing capabilities ensure precise PCBA and cable assembly services, mitigating supply chain risks and ensuring scalability across diverse industries.

A Committed Team Delivering Creative Solutions

VCC, founded in 1976, is a leading American privately held company specializing in manufacturing HMI components and providing electronics manufacturing services. With over 200 dedicated employees and a top-tier global distribution network, we are well-equipped to serve customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

We set ourselves apart by offering efficient and modern product development processes, extensive manufacturing capabilities, a robust global supply chain, and expert project management services to our customers and business partners. Our approach considers the needs of humans and machines, as well as current social and industrial trends.

We develop intuitive and well-designed products and solutions that delight our customers. Our expertise enables us to create easy-to-use, high-quality, and future-proof solutions for various applications. Additionally, we offer the flexibility to customize existing HMI components to meet specific customer requirements. From simple indicators to complex PCB assemblies, we provide comprehensive services that cover everything from development to volume production

Our Values
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See Yourself

Be self-aware; your behavior impacts those around you; create positive impact.

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See Others

Be together; see beyond your department. We succeed, learn, and fail together. Period.

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Always Communicate

Say what needs to be said. Hear what needs to be heard. Do both when they need to be done.

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Create Exceptional Value

Every client gets our best. Our best grows VCC.

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Deliver Trustworthy Results

Customers get what they want when we promise they will get it. Customers return when they trust results.

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Embrace the Journey

Think critically, be innovative, mind the details, don’t settle. All things can be improved.

Nearly 50 Years of Service

For almost five decades, VCC has evolved and expanded our offerings while advancing technology and capabilities to better serve our customers.

  • 1976: VCC founded by John Savage in El Segundo, CA
  • 1977: Introduced first-of-its-kind LED panel lens crafted from turned glass
  • 1985: Relocated company to San Diego
  • 1996: Assembly in maquiladora founded in Ensenada, Baja California, México
  • 2012: VCC acquires Leecraft, Littlelites, and Chicago Miniature product lines
  • 2013: México plant relocated to new 25,000 sq. ft. facility in Tijuana; VCC ranked 8th Fastest-Growing Private Company on San Diego Business Journal’s list and 916th Fastest-Growing Private Company in Inc. 500/5000 Lists
  • 2014: VCC ranked in Fastest-Growing Companies in San Diego List and Fastest-Growing Private Company in Inc. 500/5000 List
  • 2017: VCC acquired DDP and leverages optical, mechanical, and electrical engineering expertise to launch design services
  • 2018: VCC acquired Wilbrecht LEDCO and won the 2018 Elektra Award for Passive and Electromechanical Product of the Year
  • 2019: VCC listed in San Diego Business Journal’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List; won second consecutive Elektra Award for 2019 LED Lighting Product of the Year
  • 2022: VCC expands its manufacturing capabilities, offering customers turnkey PCBA and cable assembly services
Core Capabilities
A Proven Partner from Concept to Delivery
Mechanical and Electrical Design

VCC’s multidisciplinary team of experts collaborates with customers to create comprehensive drawings, part lists, and circuit schematics.

Our rapid prototyping for plastic components and PCBs significantly reduces development timelines.

  • 3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
  • PCB design and simulation software
  • Gerber file creation for PCB manufacturing
  • Rapid prototyping (3D printing)
Manufacturing Expertise

A leader in HMI manufacturing, VCC provides unparalleled expertise in prototyping, tooling, plastics, electrical design, and parts assembly.

Our skilled engineers and designers create innovative solutions that enhance the value of our customers' products.

  • Expert engineers and designers
  • High-quality, proven illuminated indication components
  • Lean production methodologies
  • Compliance with CE, UL, cUL, RoHS, WEEE, and other standards
  • Comprehensive Environmental Management System
Production and Supply Chain

We help customers leverage cost-effective production labor while ensuring responsive nearshore operations.

Our state-of-the-art production facilities and distribution centers across North America, Europe, and Asia are dedicated to delivering products that meet ISO 900 standards as well as our own.

  • PCB assembly
  • SMT placement, assembly, and inspection
  • Cable crimping, cutting, and assembly or wire harnessing, plus final assembly
  • Consistent processes with integrated supply chain quality measures
Quality Assurance and Testing

VCC’s total quality management system encompasses all aspects of our operations. Components and systems must undergo rigorous testing to guarantee the reliability, consistency, and longevity of our products.

  • Comprehensive laboratory testing using advanced software
  • Environmental test chambers (temperature and humidity)
  • Compliance with various protection standards
  • Durability testing for individual components
  • Optical simulations and analyses
  • Final inspections on all products

Trusted by

Over 30,000 Businesses 
Worldwide.

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