HDI Equipment Spotlight: Infinity H+DES Schmid Automated Develop-Etch-Strip Line

Among the advanced systems supporting Calumet Electronics’ HDI and HBDU capabilities is the Schmid Infinity H+ DES, an automated develop-etch-strip line central to the company’s strategy to expand leading-edge PCB manufacturing for U.S. domestic supply. The Infinity H+ DES delivers increased etching accuracy for fine-space features along with better control when etching mixed copper weights. […]
HDI Equipment Spotlight: Diamond 10 KLA LED Soldermask Imager

Among the advanced systems driving Calumet Electronics’ HDI and HBDU capabilities is the KLA Diamond 10 LED soldermask imager, a key part of the company’s strategy to expand leading-edge PCB manufacturing for U.S. domestic supply. The Diamond 10 handles soldermask processing entirely digitally, imaging at resolutions down to 25 microns and using digital scaling to […]
Delivering Value Through Strong Customer Relationships

At Calumet Electronics, the strength of our organization comes from the people who support our customers and work together to deliver high-quality solutions. This month, we’re proud to highlight Teresa Gruver, Principal Account Manager in our Sales Department. Teresa joined Calumet Electronics on June 6, 2016, and has played a key role in building and […]
Adaptability in Action: Supporting Quality Across the Floor

Since joining Calumet Electronics in February 2023, Chris Dutton has become a steady and versatile presence in the Dry Laboratory on 1st shift. His role centers on prioritizing orders, stepping in where support is needed most, and carefully evaluating product quality to ensure customers receive the highest standards possible. Chris’s ability to see the bigger […]
Where Craft Meets Consistency: Olivia’s Impact on LPI Production

Olivia Karrio plays a key role in our LPI Department as a Sprint Operator on first shift. In her role, she applies silkscreen artwork to panels—a critical step in the PCB manufacturing process. Olivia brings added value through her strong cross-training, contributing to Sprint, LPI Develop, Post-Etch Punch, and Pre-ENIG/Surface Inspection. Her team shares that […]
Commitment, Quality, and Care: Justine’s Steady Hand Behind Calumet’s Operations

Since joining Calumet Electronics in 2010, Justine Kilpatrick has become an essential part of the team. Starting in shipping and moving into procurement just three years later, she’s now the Senior Purchasing Agent, where she manages supplier relationships, oversees orders, and ensures every detail meets Calumet’s high standards. Her teammates describe her as “the glue […]
Always Ready to Step In: Ron Crouch’s Dedication to Calumet

Since joining Calumet Electronics in January 2023, Ron Crouch has become an important part of the Electroless team, where he ensures an even layer of copper is applied to printed circuit boards. His role is essential to the precision and quality that Calumet customers depend on. Ron’s skills go beyond his department—he is cross-trained in […]
Ryan Frusti’s Role in Press/Layup Operations

Since joining Calumet Electronics in 2018, Ryan Frusti has built a reputation for leadership and consistency on 2nd shift. Today, he serves as Supervisor of Press/Layup, overseeing the precise and demanding process of assembling multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs). The Layup process requires stacking and aligning inner layers, prepreg (pre-impregnated fiberglass), and copper foil with […]
Focus and Follow-Through: Brian Fehringer’s Steady Contribution to 3rd Shift

Since joining Calumet Electronics in 2021, Brian Fehringer has become a dependable and valued part of our 3rd shift Score team. In his role working in V-score, Brian is responsible for cutting full-size panels into individual parts or arrays, applying careful measurements and precision to ensure accuracy on every job. As he describes it, “It’s […]
Calumet Electronics Continues to Advance Domestic HDI Circuit Board and Organic Substrate Capability

New PerFix 500 Installation comes online this week. CALUMET, Mich. — Calumet Electronics Corporation, a leading American-made printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, today announces another major milestone in its ambitious program to bring advanced high-density interconnect (HDI) and high-density buildup (HDBU) capabilities online. Just this week, the factory’s new PerFix 500 came online. This addition enables […]