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Improving Flight Display Clarity for Next-Generation Aviation HMIs

Andy ZanelliArticles

MIG welding (GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding) is the most common process used in home shops, small businesses, manufacturing and metal fabrication applications. The portable, all-in-one MIG welding machine offers a compact and lightweight solution for auto restoring, DIY home hobbyists, farm/ranch, metal art/sculptures, manufacturing and more.

Heavy-Duty Industrial Machinery

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VCC understands that industrial environment provides a unique set of challenges when designing heavy-duty machinery. The CNX718 LED panel mount indicator uses a high-intensity LED with a wide 180 degree viewing angle, a dome-shaped clear lens, and a front-panel mount.

VCC Cooks Up Quick Custom Solution for Ventless Grill Manufacturer

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Case Study VCC cooks up quick custom solution for ventless grill manufacturer Download BrochureDownload BrochureMarket & Regulatory Background Commercial kitchen environments operate under stringent health and safety standards. Traditional commercial grills and griddles require Type 1 ventilation hoods equipped with integrated fire suppression systems. Installing these commercial hoods presents a significant financial barrier for smaller foodservice operations, often costing between …

Smart Doghouse Provides Safety and Comfortable Shelter for Dogs

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Case Study Intelligent Doghouse for Storefronts and Restaurants Download Case StudyApplication Characteristics Smart doghouses provide a safe and comfortable place for dogs to stay while owners are shopping inside stores and eating at restaurants.    The thermally controlled dog house fits one animal, and is a convenient way to shelter and protect your dog while on the run – making …

How to Design Industrial Human-Machine interfaces

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Interfaces in industrial equipment have evolved far beyond the simple on/off switch, but there is still significant potential to explore in providing safer, more productive user experiences. Investing thought into industrial HMI design yields clear, measurable benefits: ● Improved worker safety ● Enhanced overall usability ● Decreased operator training time ● Increased machine uptime ● Greater daily productivity ● Reduced …

Selecting the Right Light Guide for LED Applications

Andy ZanelliArticles, Custom Light Pipes, Light Pipes

What are Light Guides and What Do They Do For Me?Light guides carry light from the point where it is generated to the point where it needs to be seen, which lets engineers keep an LED on the PCB while its light appears on a panel or dashboard. Technically, a light guide is any device that allows light to travel …

Basic Electrical Parameters for LED Selection

Grecia GilArticles, LEDs

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 …