What Calman Technology does

Calman Technology is a United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in the design and production of membrane keypads, graphic overlays, industrial labels, and printed electronics. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Irvine, the company builds custom interface assemblies that range from flexible self-adhesive builds to PCB-based assemblies and integrated metalwork, printing conductive, resistive, insulating, and responsive compounds onto flexible substrates. Core manufacturing capabilities include CNC cutting and digital printing, which avoid large tooling and setup charges, alongside proprietary value-added services such as cut-to-fit fitting verification and dry-build design checks that reduce downstream integration risk for customers. The company operates under BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems certification and has over 25 years of production experience supporting industrial manufacturing customers.

Calman Technology was acquired by Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ:LINK) in March 2023 and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary platform within the parent's global sensor and manufacturing ecosystem. The platform extends Interlink's printed electronics and custom interface assembly capabilities for European and global programs, connecting UK lean manufacturing to the parent's broader force sensing resistor (FSR), piezo film, position sensing, HMI, smart textiles, and gas sensor product lines. The product portfolio has expanded beyond the original four manufacturing categories to include force sensors, piezo film sensors, position sensors, mouse pointing solutions, HMI solutions, smart textiles and wearables, and gas sensors. Supporting resources include downloadable CAD models, integration guides, and application guides available through the calman.co.uk website.

Calman generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of printed electronics products and custom interface assemblies to industrial customers, priced via quote-based custom quotations tied to project requirements and target volumes with multi-year contracts. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with direct sales reach via the parent Interlink team ([email protected]), a Request Quote form for project intake, and a Shop Now e-commerce storefront for standard products. Customer segments are vertical-industrial, targeting companies needing lean, flexible manufacturing with close technical support, rapid prototyping paths, and low tooling costs. In November 2025, the company (via parent Interlink) secured two SBIR grants totaling $375,000 from the FDA ($187,500) and USDA ($187,500) for food-safety sensor development, signaling entry into a regulated new vertical.

Name

Calman Technology

Legal name

Interlink Electronics

Website

https://calman.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calman Technology is a UK-based manufacturer of membrane keypads, graphic overlays, labels, and printed electronics, serving industrial customers since 1992 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interlink Electronics (NASDAQ:LINK).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printed Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Membrane keypads manufacturing
• Graphic overlays
• Printed electronics
• Custom interface assemblies
• Industrial labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Printed Electronics Products: Revenue from manufacturing and selling membrane keypads, graphic overlays, labels, and printed electronics to industrial customers. Products shipped globally with focus on European market programs.
2. Custom Interface Assemblies: Custom engineering and manufacturing services for interface solutions, supporting projects from concept validation through repeatable production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Calman Technology designs and manufactures membrane keypads, graphic overlays, industrial labels, and printed electronics (conductive, resistive, insulating, and responsive compounds printed onto flexible substrates) for industrial customers. The company supports projects from concept validation through repeatable production using CNC cutting and digital printing, with options for adhesives, shielding, tactile elements, and application-specific finishing.

Product overview

Calman Technology, founded in 1992 and acquired by Interlink Electronics in March 2023, operates as a technology platform providing printed electronics and custom interface assemblies. The product portfolio consists of core manufactured products including Membrane Keypads (flexible self-adhesive to PCB-based assemblies), Graphic Overlays (for control interfaces and displays), Labels (industrial products in various formats), and Printed Electronics (conductive compounds on flexible substrates). These manufacturing capabilities are complemented by Interlink's broader sensor technology ecosystem including Force Sensors, Piezo Film Sensors, Position Sensors, Mouse Pointing Solutions, HMI Solutions, Smart Textiles & Wearables, and Gas Sensors. The company also provides supporting resources including CAD Models and Integration Guides for product design-in. This structure represents a platform-plus-products architecture where Calman Technology's UK-based lean manufacturing extends Interlink's printed electronics and custom interface assembly capabilities for Europe and global programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membrane Keypads A multitude of constructions from flexible self-adhesive builds to PCB-based assemblies and integrated metalwork for control interfaces, intended for industrial manufacturers and OEMs integrating human-machine interfaces.
• Graphic Overlays Self-adhesive or assembled overlays for control interfaces, displays, and custom branded front panels, supplied to industrial customers.
• Labels Industrial label products supplied as individual parts or kiss-cut sheets and rolls with code-ready options, for industrial labeling applications.
• Printed Electronics Conductive, resistive, insulating, and responsive compounds printed onto flexible substrates for integrated electronics, used by industrial OEMs building custom electronic interfaces.
• Force Sensors Force sensing resistors (FSR) and related force sensing products for various sensing applications, available as standard products and development kits.
• Piezo Film Sensors Piezo film sensor technology for sensing applications, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.
• Position Sensors Position sensing technology for tracking and control applications, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.
• Mouse Pointing Solutions HMI pointing devices and solutions for human-machine interface applications, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.
• HMI Solutions Human-machine interface solutions including membrane keypads and related control interfaces, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.
• Smart Textiles & Wearables Integrated sensor technology for smart textiles and wearable device applications, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.
• Gas Sensors Gas sensing elements and modules for environmental monitoring applications, offered as part of the Interlink Electronics product portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second consecutive quarter of double-digit growth for Interlink Electronics

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Interlink ElectronicscoreOthersParent company. Calman Technology was founded in 1992 and acquired by Interlink Electronics in March 2023. Operates as a technology platform extending Interlink capability in printed electronics and custom interface assemblies for Europe and global programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Molex (Membrane Switch / Printed Electronics): Molex manufactures membrane switches, flexible circuits, and printed electronics for industrial and medical OEMs globally. Comparable to Calman as a direct competitor in custom interface assemblies but at significantly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity offers membrane switches, labels, and printed electronics as part of a vast connector and sensor portfolio. Overlaps with Calman's membrane keypad and industrial label offerings, especially for European industrial OEMs.
• Nicolet Plastics / Xymox Technologies (Matthews): Xymox Technologies (now part of Matthews International) is a long-established manufacturer of membrane switches, graphic overlays, and custom interface solutions. A scaled incumbent with deep industrial customer overlap with Calman.
• Brady Corporation: Brady manufactures industrial labels, identification products, and safety solutions for manufacturing and laboratory customers. Overlaps with Calman's industrial label product line, particularly in Europe.
• 3M (Industrial Labels & Films): 3M produces industrial labels, graphic films, and adhesives used across manufacturing, electronics, and HMI applications. Comparable to Calman's labels and graphic overlays business, especially for high-volume OEM customers.

Direct peers

• Butler Technologies: Butler Technologies specializes in printed electronics, membrane switches, graphic overlays, and custom sensors for medical, industrial, and consumer applications. Closely comparable to Calman in product mix and customer segments, including FDA-regulated applications.
• Quad Industries: Belgian-based Quad Industries designs and manufactures printed electronics, membrane keypads, and capacitive touch sensors for industrial and medical customers. A direct European peer to Calman with overlapping printed electronics capabilities and target segments.
• Tapeswitch: Tapeswitch designs and manufactures force-sensing resistors, pressure-sensitive switches, and custom sensor products for industrial and safety applications. Comparable to Calman's FSR/sensor capabilities under the Interlink parent ecosystem.
• Eastprint Incorporated: Eastprint is a US-based manufacturer of membrane switches, graphic overlays, printed electronics, and capacitive touch sensors for medical, industrial, and consumer markets. A direct peer in custom printed electronics and HMI assemblies.

Emerging players

• Synaptics Incorporated: Synaptics develops HMI solutions including touch controllers, fingerprint sensors, and display drivers for consumer and automotive markets. Overlaps with Calman's HMI and smart-textiles/wearables roadmap in higher-volume consumer-facing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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