VCC Unveils Dynamic New Brand Identity and Enhanced Website

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, vcc.co, aimed at providing a superior user experience and showcasing the company’s innovation-driven spirit.

Nearshoring Win: How One OEM Restored Electronics Production in Less Than a Week

What Happens When a Key Supplier Disappears Into Thin Air?Long before widespread global supply chain disruptions made headlines, a leading traffic signal infrastructure manufacturer faced an immediate crisis: a total production standstill. The OEM’s primary component supplier permanently shut its doors without warning, bringing manufacturing operations to a costly halt. With no contractual provisions requiring advance notice or designating secondary …

Evaluating Nearshore Manufacturing: Total Cost of Ownership and Risk Mitigation

Evaluating Nearshore Manufacturing: Total Cost of Ownership and Risk MitigationOne of the most critical lessons for OEMs is the need to heavily weigh the true financial impact of supply chain disruptions alongside traditional metrics. While unit cost, build quality, and delivery speed remain primary metrics, resilient supply chains rely on the 3 Rs of risk management: ● Resilience: Maintaining workable …

Status Light Guide

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 …

VCC Launches Vertical Board Mount Light Pipe Series to Complement SMD Technology

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 -Allows designers to integrate clear indicators without consuming valuable board space, which is often at a premium in compact IoT hardware. …

Moisture-sealed Rigid Linear Light Pipes from VCC Provide NEMA 6P/IP67 Protection

Rugged light pipe series designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions POWAY, CA — VCC, the global leader in indication and specialty illumination solutions, has expanded its rugged linear light pipe product offering to include moisture-sealed versions that provide protection up to NEMA 6P and IP67 ratings. Developed for harsh environment applications including safety, outdoor, military, aerospace, industrial machinery, and instrumentation …

Light Pipe Design: How TIR & Refraction Come into Play

Sannah Vinding | September 2, 2020 Light pipes are an essential component in modern lighting solutions, providing efficient illumination for various applications. Light pipes offer several functionalities, including the efficient transport of various types of light, such as UV, infrared, and visual light, from an LED source to a user interface. They are known for their design flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and …