Best-in-Class Durability & Proprietary FlexVolt™ Technology Enhance Design Possibilities VCC Launches NEW Bi-Color PML50 Harsh Environment PMI Series Designed to deliver reliable & relentless performance; these flex-power, bi-color & water/dust-tight PMIs, are ideal for a wide range of harsh environment applications, including: Automation & controls Industrial Outdoors, maritime, oil & gas High-humidity, sunlight, or rain-exposed environments High-vibration operation Railroad & …

The ability to clearly see your LED lighting circuitry in a variety of applications is critical for communication and production processes in addition to the safety of employees, clientele and members of the public. Visibility challenges are present in both indoor and outdoor applications making it necessary to test and overcome these factors for full circuit optimization and use. Indoor …

VCC Illuminated Capacitive Touch SensorsIt’s not unreasonable to say that our modern world wouldn’t be possible without a way for humans to control the electronics that power everything from computers, to small gadgets, to the cars we drive. Until recently, interaction meant connecting a physical switch, whether this meant the humble microswitch invented in the 1930s, or a more complex …

SAN DIEGO, CA, October 15, 2018 Visual Communications Company (VCC), a global leader in illuminated components has purchased St Paul, MN based electronic components manufacturer, Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc. Founded in 1956 as Wilbrecht Electronics Inc., the company got its start by providing the hearing aid industry with the world’s smallest precision potentiometers and switches. As the business grew, it shifted into …

What Happens When a Key Supplier Disappears Into Thin Air?Before coronavirus was ever an issue, one traffic signal infrastructure supplier found itself in a similar predicament many OEMs recently found themselves in due to COVID-19 — a total standstill of production. The manufacturer’s main supplier of crucial components permanently shut its doors without warning, bringing operations to a costly and …

Get more from what meets the eyeInterfaces in industrial equipment have come a long way from the simple on/off switch. But there is still much more to be explored in order to provide a safer, more productive user experience. Why should more thought go into the design of human-machine interfaces? The benefits speak for themselves: Improved worker safety Enhanced usability …

New Diffused Light Pipe Family from VCC Provides A Soft Appearance in Dark EnvironmentsSAN DIEGO, CA — VCC, the global leader in indication and specialty illumination solutions, has designed a family of rigid light pipes with a diffused, frosted surface texture for enhanced scattering of bright field light, which provides a softer glow. The 3mm LFB Series and 5mm LFC …

Visual Communications Company (VCC), a recognized global leader in the illuminated electronics, announced its new family of SMD LED light pipes, the VBL Series. This 3mm vertical board mount light pipe family is the perfect fit for applications including: IoT Medical Audio/Video Robotics Transportation Systems Entertainment When accuracy counts, the VBL Series is the clear choice for reliable indication. Designed to transport a …

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Light Bleed: Here’s What You Need to KnowLight pipes are essential for moving light from Point A to Point B in electronic devices and machines. But, when they aren’t optimized, a majority of the light traveling through them could literally miss the mark — your HMI [human machine interface]. These acrylic or polycarbonate marvels can be much more complicated than they …

What are Light Guides and What Do They Do For Me?A Light Guide is a device that allows light to travel from a source as large as the sun or as small as an LED, to a point at some predetermined distance. In a successful light guide application, this is accomplished with minimal losses.What are the Most Efficient Light Guide …

LED usage has increased exponentially over the last few years with no end in sight. Market after market is experiencing an increase in the number of applications that use LED devices over other indicator and lighting options. From increased design flexibility, to their efficient use of power and environmental benefits, LED usage is growing. Below we explore the basic parameters …

Lamp ConstructionBasic Principle of Lamp OperationThe basic construction of neon lamps is shown in figure 1. The bulb is made of glass sealed in two areas, the pip and the pinch. In the pinch area, the leads protrude through one end of a glass tube and the glass is heated and pinched about the leads. This holds them in position …

Choosing the Best Material for My DesignProper Optoelectronic design requires attention to every detail. Luckily, designers have many illuminated component options to provide more flexibility in how status indicators work on the back end. These are also known as light pipes.    Light pipes are clear rods typically made of plastic or chemical materials, although some can also be made of glass. …

Light Pipes & TIR: The Combo for Optimum PerformanceAs you’re likely painfully aware, light pipes seem simple, but in all actuality, they are pretty complex. So many decisions that can impact how well (or not so well) a light pipe performs — from the brightness and viewing angle of the LED to the material and shape of the light pipe …

Status Light Guide Understanding User Interface & User Experience What is a Human-Machine Interface (HMI)?A human-machine interface is a device component that leverages hardware and software, empowering end-users (humans) to operate and communicate with machines and equipment. HMIs can be developed for one piece of machinery alone, or a collection of complex devices that must all work together under one …

What Happens When a Key Supplier Disappears Into Thin Air? Before coronavirus was ever an issue, one traffic signal infrastructure supplier found itself in a similar predicament many OEMs recently found themselves in due to COVID-19 — a total standstill of production. The manufacturer’s main supplier of crucial components permanently shut its doors without warning, bringing operations to a costly …

One of the biggest post-pandemic lessons for OEMs is to weigh the costs associated with supply chain disruptions a little heavier than before. While product cost, quality, and delivery will always be at the top of the priority list, manufacturers should also include the 3Rs of supply chain risk management: Resilience – having a workable contingency plan is essential. Be …