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dead front panel

Dead Front Panels: Expectations vs. Reality

One of the most common and useful graphic overlay components is the dead front panel. A fully customizable and versatile user interface solution, dead front panels can be printed to accommodate virtually any type of design supported by backlighting, embossing,…

Mastering Design for Your Wearable Devices

Wearable technology devices have become an integrated part of everyday life. From smart watches to health monitors, devices worn on the body can gather important biometric data for further use and analysis. The FDA has approved a wide variety of devices…

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The Art & Science of Electronic Shielding

By Ken Boss An old friend of mine – an ESD guru – once told me that “shielding against electrostatic discharge is like witchcraft. No one REALLY knows if you need it. 50% of the folks who think they need…

Copper Flex Circuitry

Signs You Might Need Copper Flex Circuitry

Flexible circuits are an essential tool in the design of compact electronics, like consumer appliances or medical device products. In our business, they are typically employed on ribbon cables that link membrane switches (and other control interfaces) to underlying circuit…

Backlighting

Shining Some Light on Your Backlighting Options

Although they create great end-user experiences, backlighting technologies can be a real challenge for engineers and manufacturers.