Founded in 1992 and acquired by Interlink in 2023, Calman extends group capability in printed electronics and custom interface assemblies for Europe and global programs.
Interlink Subsidiary
Calman Technology
Lean and flexible UK manufacturing for membrane keypads, graphic overlays, labels, and printed electronics with rapid prototype-to-production support.
How We Work
Calman Process
A practical, engineering-led path from first enquiry through controlled production. Calman aligns design, prototyping, and manufacturing so projects move quickly with fewer downstream surprises.
Step 1
Initial Enquiry
An early dialogue can be a key factor in achieving a successful and cost-effective product. Calman brings over twenty-five years of design and manufacturing experience across membrane keypads, graphic overlays, and labels.
Whether starting from a detailed drawing, a sample part, or a short concept brief, the team aims to provide an accurate quotation while already applying design support from the outset.
- Early dialogue
- Expertise
- Precise quote
- Prompt response
Step 2
Design Approval
Once an order is placed, Calman begins detailed product design and a deeper technical dialogue. Design approval drawings are always produced and normalized to a standard manufacturing format.
After approval, those drawings become controlled manufacturing documents that follow parts through production.
This can reduce client effort significantly, often requiring only enclosure/display data plus logo or color requirements.
- Full design support
- Digital proofing
- Colour matching
- Material selection
Step 3
Prototype / Development
Simple labels and overlays may not require prototypes, but for more complex membrane keypad and printed-electronics projects, prototyping is often critical.
Calman offers a “dry-build” approach using project CNC files and production-intent materials to create accurate space models for fit/alignment checks at lower cost.
With mating components provided, Calman can also perform “cut-to-fit” adjustments to CNC files. Additional lower-cost functional samples without final graphics are available when needed.
- CNC cutting
- Digital print
- Dry-build
- Cut-to-fit
- Functional part
- Full prototype
Step 4
Production
Calman manages multiple customized products through tightly controlled documentation and process workflows. ISO 9001 systems support short lead-times across both low and high volume runs.
CNC, digital, and hybrid print capabilities support both prototype efficiency and lean volume manufacturing. Delivery commitments are set pragmatically and then accelerated wherever possible.
- Lean manufacture
- Flexibility
- Short lead-times
- Low tooling
Next Steps
If you have a current project or need guidance selecting the right construction, Calman can review your requirements and recommend an efficient prototype-to-production path.