Blog, Page 2
Welcome to our blog, called "Ask Ken." Ken Boss is our VP of Sales and Marketing and has been with JN White® for over 30 years, so he knows his stuff when it comes to membrane switches, graphic overlays, and custom labels. His blogs insightfully answer frequently asked questions and share the knowledge he has collected over the past three decades.
JN White® Named Finalist for the 2019 ETHIE Award
JN White® has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation’s ETHIE award. According to the RABEF, the award “recognizes businesses and organizations that do the right thing through strong ethical foundations, aspirations to high standards…
3 Signs it’s Time to Hire a New Design Partner
Now that we’ve entered the age of touch screens, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing (NLP), you may think that almost any design partner would be capable of developing a suitable membrane switch design for a specific need. Membrane switch…
3 Small Steps that will Make a Huge Difference in Your Complex Assembly
When it comes to user interfaces and membrane switch assemblies, there can be a massive range in the level of complexity. And as we all know, more complexity means additional design and manufacturing challenges, from rising costs and potential waste…
The Variable Nature of Tactile Feedback Design Across Industries
There are countless possible configurations when developing a membrane switch, with each option primarily dependent on the type of application, intended user and expected environment. Further Considerations: Is copper flex necessary? What is the preferred LED backlighting option? Are silicone…
Guidelines for Safety Label Adhesives
It’s easy to take safety labels for granted. We see them everywhere. However, it’s important to remember that each label serves a necessary, important function and purpose by conveying critical information such as electrical rating, warning or cautionary statements, and…
Customization of Membrane Switches for Individuals with Disabilities
When we consider the prevalence of technology in our everyday lives, we typically view it as a convenience that is intended to save us time and effort. However, for individuals with physical or communicative disabilities, those same devices can actually…
