What Tech Etch does

Tech Etch, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned precision manufacturer founded in 1964 and headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with three U.S. manufacturing facilities (Plymouth, MA; Fall River, MA; Litchfield, MN). The company specializes in photo-chemical etching, laser cutting, and flexible printed circuit manufacturing, producing precision-engineered thin metal components, EMI/RFI shielding solutions, and flex/rigid-flex circuits with SMT assembly. Its product portfolio spans fingerstock gaskets, metalized fabric-over-foam shielding, conductive elastomers, mesh gaskets, board-level shielding, connector gaskets, fuel cell plates, battery grids, and long flex circuits for medical and aerospace applications.

The company holds ISO AS9100D (aerospace) and ISO 13485:2016 (medical device) certifications, positioning it as a qualified supplier to regulated industries. Target segments include medical devices, military and aerospace, alternative energy, instrumentation, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and mechanical manufacturing. The business model is hardware sales through direct quote-based sales supplemented by a global distribution network of 8+ partners including DigiKey Electronics, Heilind Electronics, and regional distributors across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Go-to-market is sales-led with enterprise targeting, supported by technical content marketing, downloadable design guides, and rapid prototyping via the Innovation Center sub-brand.

Revenue is generated through three product pillars: EMI/RFI Shielding Solutions, Precision Etch & Form components, and Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits. Pricing is exclusively quote-based with no public pricing, and the company emphasizes no-tooling-required prototyping as a cost advantage. The firm has been 100% employee-owned through an ESOP since 1999 and was recognized as the 2022 New England ESOP Company of the Year. Current leadership is led by President & CEO Richard Cammarano, with veteran operational leadership including VP of Quality & Regulatory Compliance Bruce Appelgate (30+ years tenure).

Name

Tech Etch

Legal name

Tech Etch, Inc.

Website

https://techetch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tech Etch is a 100% employee-owned precision manufacturer producing photo-etched thin metal components, EMI/RFI shielding, and flexible printed circuits for aerospace, medical, defense, and alternative energy customers across three U.S. facilities and a global distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Components & EMI/RFI Shielding

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (3344), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Photo chemical etching
• EMI RFI shielding
• Flexible printed circuits
• Precision metal components
• Beryllium copper gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EMI/RFI Shielding Products: Manufacture and sale of EMI/RFI shielding products including fingerstock gaskets, enclosure shielding gaskets, metalized fabric over foam, conductive foam gaskets, conductive elastomers, mesh gaskets, vents and filters, board level shielding, contact rings, D-connector gaskets, and shielding tape.
2. Precision Etch & Form Components: Photo etched and laser cut precision metal parts including fuel cell plates, battery grids, micro-etch screens, board level shielding, materials, and polyimide films.
3. Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits: Manufacturing of flexible printed circuits and rigid-flex circuits with SMT component assembly, serving medical, aerospace, and defense applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tech Etch manufactures precision-engineered thin metal components, EMI/RFI shielding products, and flexible printed circuits using proprietary photo-chemical etching, laser cutting, and SMT assembly processes. Its three core lines are EMI/RFI shielding (gaskets, board-level shields, vents/filters, thermal gap fillers), precision etched and formed metal parts (fuel cell plates, battery grids, MicroEtch screens), and flex/rigid-flex circuits for medical, aerospace, defense, telecom, and alternative energy applications.

Product overview

Tech Etch is a precision thin-metal components manufacturer offering three core product lines: EMI/RFI Shielding Solutions (including fingerstock gaskets, fabric-over-foam gaskets, conductive elastomers, mesh gaskets, shielding tape, vents/filters, board level shielding, connector gaskets, and thermal gap fillers), Precision Etch & Form services (photo-etched and laser-cut metal parts including fuel cell plates, battery grids, and MicroEtch screens), and Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits (flexible printed circuits with SMT assembly for medical, aerospace, and electronics applications). The company operates an Innovation Center for rapid prototyping and serves regulated industries (medical, military/aerospace) with ISO-certified quality management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tech Etch Innovation Center: Prototype development services offering quick-turn manufacturing for EMI shielding, flex circuits, and precision etched parts.
• Tech Etch Laser Cell Center
• Tech Etch Logistics Center

Products and services

• EMI/RFI Shielding Solutions Comprehensive EMI/RFI shielding product line including fingerstock gaskets, enclosure gaskets, metalized fabric over foam, conductive foam, conductive elastomers, mesh gaskets, shielding tape, vents/filters, board-level shielding, contact rings, connector gaskets, and thermal management products. Serves electronic enclosure manufacturers, telecom, IoT, medical, aerospace, and defense customers.
• Precision Etch & Form Photo-etched and laser-cut precision metal parts manufacturing service, producing MicroEtch screens, fuel cell plates, battery grids, board-level shielding, materials, and polyimide films. Serves aerospace, medical, alternative energy, and electronics applications requiring complex geometries without expensive tooling.
• Flex & Rigid-Flex Circuits Flexible printed circuit manufacturing with SMT component assembly, supporting single and double-sided circuits, long flex applications (up to 60 inches), and rigid-flex constructions for medical imaging systems, catheter devices, wearable medical technology, avionics, satellites, and radar systems.
• Fingerstock Gaskets Beryllium copper EMI shielding strips in standard lengths (16-24 inches) and continuous coils up to 35 feet, with uncompressed height ranges from .03 to .44 inches and solutions for gaps as small as .01 inches. Used for EMI shielding in electronic enclosures across telecom, aerospace, defense, and consumer electronics.
• Enclosure Shielding Gaskets Folded and fold-over fingerstock gaskets engineered from beryllium copper for consistent EMI/RFI shielding with broad deflection ranges and snag-free profile for repeated compression cycles. Designed for electronic enclosure manufacturers.
• 2500 Series Metalized Fabric Over Foam Electrically conductive fabric-over-foam EMI/RFI shielding seals with nickel-plated copper nylon ripstop fabric bonded to polyurethane foam core. UL94 V-0 rated, halogen-free, RoHS and REACH compliant, available in 150+ profiles and sizes with shielding effectiveness ≥85 dB (10 MHz–3 GHz).
• 2700 Series Conductive Foam Gaskets Open-cell polyurethane foam gaskets with nickel-over-copper-plated polyester on both sides, offering UL94 V-0 rating, RoHS compliance, low compression set, and shielding effectiveness of 98-138 dB across frequencies.
• Conductive Elastomers (1000-5500 Series) Silicone elastomer gaskets filled with conductive metal particles including Monoshield, Multishield, Supershield (with 8 conducting media such as carbon, nickel graphite, and silver alloys), and Weaveshield options. Designed for EMI/RFI sealing in military and aerospace applications.
• 3500 Series Hi-Temp Fabric Over Foam High-temperature EMI/RFI shielding gaskets certified UL94 V-0, halogen-free, with nickel-plated copper fabric over polyurethane foam core. Operating range -40 to 248°F (-40 to 120°C), shielding effectiveness >85 dB. Designed for harsh-environment aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• Mesh Gaskets Knitted wire mesh EMI shielding in Monel, tin-plated copper-clad steel (TCS), stainless steel, or aluminum. Available in standard profiles (round, half-round, rectangular) with or without elastomer cores for commercial and military shielding applications.
• 2100 Series EMI Shielding Tape Continuous dual-layered knitted wire mesh tape for EMI shielding around electrical cables and harnesses. Available in Sn/Cu/Fe, Monel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel. Standard 10 courses per inch, 25-foot spools.
• Vents & Filters (Series 8000-8900) Aluminum alloy and neoprene sponge vent filters including honeycomb vents (Series 8000), shielded fan vents (8200), quiet vents (8300), shielded air filters (8500), and thin screen filters (8900). Provides EMI shielding combined with airflow for electronic enclosures.
• Board Level Shielding Photo-etched EMI board-level shielding from brass, nickel silver, copper, cold-rolled steel, or beryllium copper (.007 to .020 thickness). Includes 1-piece, 2-piece, and low-profile SlimShield options with no expensive forming tools, improved design flexibility, and intricate geometry capabilities.
• Contact Rings Beryllium copper contact rings formed from finger stock to any diameter for inside/outside plug applications. Used for microwave cavities, tuning, shielding, and grounding in defense, aerospace, and telecom applications.
• D Connector Gaskets EMI shielding gaskets for 9-pin through 50-pin D-sub connectors in beryllium copper and stainless steel, available in various configurations and thicknesses. Serves military, aerospace, and industrial electronics.
• Micro-D Connector Gaskets EMI gaskets engineered to work with MIL-DTL-83513 microminiature connectors, available in 10 configurations compatible with plug and socket versions. Shielding effectiveness 80-115 dB across frequency range of 20 MHz to 10 GHz.
• 2591 Series D-sub Gasket Conductive fabric-over-foam D-sub connector gaskets with nickel-copper ripstop fabric, open-cell polyurethane foam core. UL94 V-0, halogen-free, ≥85 dB shielding effectiveness, service temperature -40°F to 158°F.
• Expansion Slot Gaskets Custom and standard expansion slot gaskets in stainless steel and beryllium copper for shielding computer and electronics expansion slots in commercial and military electronics enclosures.
• Thermal Gap Fillers Tech Therm thermal gap fillers for heat transfer between mating surfaces. Aluminum oxide filled silicone materials, UL 94 V-0 rated, available in various thicknesses with adhesive options for power electronics and electronics enclosures.
• Fuel Cell Plates Photo-etched metal bipolar flow field plates in stainless steel and titanium for PEM fuel cells. Thinner than graphite, with superior electrical and heat conductivity, corrosion resistance, and robotic spray coating capability. No expensive tooling or mold making required.
• Innovation Center Rapid prototyping services offering quick-turn manufacturing for EMI shielding, photo-etched parts, and flex circuits before customers move to production volumes. Helps engineering teams iterate on designs and accelerate time-to-production.
• SMT Assembly Surface mount technology component assembly services for flex and rigid-flex circuit products, enabling turnkey manufacturing of populated flexible printed circuits for medical, aerospace, and defense customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ profiles and sizes available for metalized fabric over foam gaskets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• DigiKey ElectronicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced North American distribution partnership. DigiKey provides EMI and RFI shielding solutions when time is critical, expanding Tech Etch's global reach and accessibility through their extensive electronics distribution network.
• Heilind ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor partnership covering DACH and Benelux region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Central-East and South Europe (Poland). Heilind is a specialized distributor of interconnect and electromechanical products.
• DB RobertscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Canada, providing local sales and support for Tech Etch products in the Canadian market.
• GLOCOM Engineering PTE LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, expanding Tech Etch's presence in Southeast Asian markets.
• MAHAM FastenersregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Israel, providing local market access for Tech Etch shielding solutions.
• TBA Protective SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for England, offering Tech Etch products to the UK market.
• MINDAR China Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for China (Beijing), providing market access in the People's Republic of China.
• THE I.D. GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Canada (Ottawa, Ontario), providing additional Canadian market coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fotofab: Fotofab specializes in photo chemical etching of thin metal parts for electronics, medical, aerospace, and telecommunications — directly comparable to Tech Etch's Precision Etch & Form product line using the same core process technology.
• Minco Products: Minco designs and manufactures flexible printed circuits, heaters, and sensors for medical, aerospace, and industrial applications — directly comparable to Tech Etch's flex and rigid-flex circuit product line with similar medical/aerospace customer focus.
• Photofabrication Engineering Inc. (PEI): PEI is a precision photochemical etching manufacturer producing thin metal components and flexible printed circuits for electronics and medical device OEMs — overlapping with both Tech Etch's etching and flex circuit capabilities.
• Schlegel Electronic Materials: Schlegel EMI is a major global supplier of conductive fabrics, EMI gaskets, fabric-over-foam, and shielding products serving consumer electronics, automotive, and medical — directly competing with Tech Etch across most of the EMI shielding catalog.
• Laird Performance Materials (DuPont): Laird (acquired by DuPont) supplies EMI shielding, thermal management, and wireless components to telecom, automotive, and electronics OEMs. Comparable to Tech Etch in fabric-over-foam, fingerstock, and board-level shielding offerings targeting similar end-markets.
• Leader Tech: Leader Tech manufactures board-level EMI shields, fingerstock gaskets, conductive elastomers, and fabric-over-foam shielding — closely mirroring Tech Etch's product portfolio and serving overlapping commercial and military electronics customers.
• Multi-Fineline Electronix (MFLEX): MFLEX manufactures flexible printed circuits and rigid-flex circuits serving mobile, consumer electronics, and medical device markets — comparable to Tech Etch's flex circuit offering with overlap in SMT assembly and long flex capabilities.
• Parker Hannifin (Chomerics division): Parker Hannifin's Chomerics division is a leading manufacturer of EMI/RFI shielding materials, thermal management products, and conductive elastomers serving aerospace, defense, medical, and electronics — directly overlapping Tech Etch's core shielding portfolio and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel (Electronics Materials): Henkel's electronics materials business supplies conductive materials, EMI shielding, and assembly solutions to automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics — broader chemical/materials portfolio with overlapping shielding and interconnect offerings versus Tech Etch's specialized components.
• 3M (Electronics & Energy Materials): 3M offers a broad portfolio of EMI shielding tapes, conductive adhesives, thermal management materials, and electronic components serving overlapping end-markets — a much larger incumbent with broader materials focus rather than specialized shielding/gaskets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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