Microsoft Xbox Backlit Button
process
Backlit Aluminum In-Mold
application
Microsoft X-Box 360
challenge
- Functional decorative to enhance brand identity
- Meet high order volume requirements
solution
Northern Engraving's Program Management, Engineering and Design teams collaborated with the customer to develop a cost effective backlit button. The aluminum in-mold manufacturing process incorporates a circular spin on formed aluminum with an in-molded transparent resin. The aluminum button lights up when the game is live. Manufacturing and quality teams worked together meeting time and high volume needs.