Articles & NewsStay informed with VCC’s insights and updates on HMIs and illuminated electronics.Our Latest NewsVCC Unveils Dynamic New Brand Visual Communications Company (VCC) is proud to announce a bold rebranding initiative, highlighted by the launch of a refreshed logo and a completely reimagined website, vcclite.com, aimed at providing a superior user experience and showcasing the company’s innovation-driven spirit. VCC | November 6, 2024 Read More Visual Communications Company 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 … VCC | October 12, 2024 Read More Press Fit, Low Profile, Diffused Light 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 … Grecia Gil | June 22, 2024 Read More VCC Launches Vertical Board Mount 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 … VCC | June 1, 2024 Read More VCC Launches NEW Bi-Color PML50 Designed to deliver reliable & relentless performance; these flex-power, bi-color & water/dust-tight PMIs 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 … Michelle Dreyer | October 31, 2024 Read More ArticlesExplore how we met customer requirements head-on for diverse industrial applications: The Future of Membrane Switches When device performance means the difference between system uptime and mission failure, interface reliability Grecia Gil | June 24, 2025 Read More Engineering Robustness: Comprehensive In the demanding world of industrial, medical, and automotive applications, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Grecia Gil | June 17, 2025 Read More Beyond Basic Light Transmission In the intricate world of modern product design, illumination is far more than just turning on a light. Grecia Gil | June 12, 2025 Read More A Game-Changer in Electronics: IntroductionIn today’s fast-paced electronics industry, OEMs are under constant pressure to deliver high-performance products faster, more reliably, and at lower cost. Two strategies are helping engineering teams meet these demands head-on: advanced membrane switch technology and nearshore manufacturing. With VCC leading in both areas, OEMs gain a powerful competitive edge by combining smart interface design with agile, localized production.The Strategic … Grecia Gil | June 10, 2025 Read More Optimizing HMI Assemblies for IntroductionIn modern industrial settings, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are much more than control panels—they’re the bridge between operators and increasingly complex automated systems. As automation expands into more challenging environments like chemical plants, foundries, energy infrastructure, and transit hubs, the reliability of these HMIs becomes essential for safety, uptime, and compliance. In many cases, the HMI is the first component exposed … Grecia Gil | June 5, 2025 Read More How Modern LED Indicators Are Smarter Panels, Safer OperationsIndustrial automation is advancing rapidly, and with it comes demand for more reliable and efficient ways to communicate system status. Once limited to basic on/off lights, control panel indicators have evolved into high-performance tools that enhance visibility, reduce downtime, and improve safety across critical operations. Today’s LED indicators are essential in modern control panels—not just as … Grecia Gil | June 3, 2025Read More Unlocking Efficiency: How Custom HMI In today’s fast-paced industrial world, efficiency is essential. For OEMs and systems engineers, Grecia Gil | May 22, 2025 Read More The Critical Role of Membrane Switches In the high-stakes world of medical technology, even milliseconds can make a life-saving difference. 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Michelle Dreyer | October 17, 2024 Read More How to Design Industrial HMI Interfaces in industrial equipment have come a long way from the simple on/off switch. unparalleled precision and clarity. flawlessly. Grecia Gil | June 26, 2024 Read More Selecting the Perfect Light Guide 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, unparalleled precision and clarity. flawlessly. Andy Zanelli | January 07, 2024 Read More Status Light GuideStatus Light GuideA human-machine interface is a device component that leverages hardware and software, empowering end-users (humans) to operate and Michelle Dreyer | October 31, 2024 Read More Nearshoring ManufacturingHow Nearshore ManufacturingInnovation in the electronics industry is moving fast, but so are the challenges. From unstable global Grecia Gil | May 27, 2025 Read More Benefits of NearshoreImagine holding your smartphone, and something feels different. 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