Military & Aerospace Electronics

JN White® works directly with manufacturers that supply the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), to design the most durable labels, keypads, graphic overlays, membrane switches, and user interface panels for defense applications. We understand how important it is for this equipment to perform, which is why we stand ready to customize every solution based on the need.

 

DoD Membrane Switch Capabilities

Durable Materials

When military equipment is deployed, it tends to be deployed in some of the most intense and variable environments in the world. A user interface assembly built to withstand freezing temperatures must also perform well in dry desert conditions. A keypad that contains LED lights must function properly after being transported across the world and deployed in the field.

Tactile Feedback

Tactile feedback is also of very high importance in military applications. Examples include communication devices, vehicles, diagnostic instruments, and communication systems—all of which need customized control systems.

In addition to providing critical tactile feedback, DoD membrane switches must also be able to withstand harsh environmental factors. While there are scenarios where audible feedback is necessary, most applications require quiet, distinct notification of control actuation, which can be challenging as they are often operated by heavily gloved hands. As a result, DoD devices are typically designed with metal domes to accommodate the higher force needed to emit the intended feedback.

Prototyping

Our 4-step rapid prototyping process can save you time and money. More importantly, it’s a proven approach designed to get your product to market faster. That’s because our prototypes are not facsimiles made of sub-standard materials, but are fully functional parts and components, built with the robustness of a true production product and ready for rigorous application testing.We specialize in the rapid prototyping of membrane switches, graphic overlays, and labels. This gives DoD contractors the chance to fully test a product before committing to a production cycle. In a week or less, we can deliver as many labels or overlays that can be laid out on two 12×18 sheets of material. Both can be handled on very reasonable, single-lot charges. Please contact us for custom requests.

Backlighting

The implementation of the appropriate backlighting solution not only enhances the end-user experience but also proves crucial in various military situations. The JN White® team collaborates closely with DoD product engineers to develop tailored backlighting solutions aligned with their unique objectives. This encompasses a spectrum of technologies, from straightforward LED lighting options to intricate, customizable addressable RGB LED effects, as well as NVIS LEDs, specially designed for night vision imaging systems.

Manufacturing Quality

We’re equipped with the latest printing technology, manned by trained experts, and backed by some of the most inventive minds in the industry. But it’s our unyielding dedication to quality and confidentiality that has earned us our certifications, awards, and customer loyalty. So give us your thundering timelines, your impossible quantities, your application quandaries—and we’ll give you precisely what you need.

See Our Work in the DoD Industry

CUSTOMIZED TRICOLOR LEDS CASE STUDY

JN White® was contacted by a DoD Tier 2 Supplier when they needed assistance designing and engineering a membrane switch with custom tricolor LEDs that would drive an 8” x 12” touchscreen. JN White® expertly produced a custom membrane switch with three custom LED colors, which is now utilized by the military.

DURABLE ENHANCED TACTILE FEEDBACK

A long-time DoD customer of JN White® approached the firm for help in improving a custom membrane switch on a current ruggedized tablet product. In particular, they needed the product to perform well in harsh conditions, such as high temperatures, wind, sand, and movement. In these environments, it is imperative that the user knows if a button has been actuated, so tactile feedback is critically important. In addition, the product needed to incorporate backlighting for enhanced visibility.

 

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