Our response to COVID-19. Learn more. About Us Markets Technology Tools News/Events Careers Contact Us OVER 65 YEARS OF TURNING IDEAS INTO SOLUTIONS OUR COMPANY Sheldahl Flexible Technologies, Inc. is a Flexible material and circuit technology company with the distinction of being a pioneer. Over our 65 years, we differentiated ourselves by providing collaborative product development, material technology, excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and quality. We have a long history of designing and delivering cost-optimal high-volume opportunities. CAPABILITIES Here at Sheldahl, we believe in taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one idea at a time. From Flexible Circuits to Unidirectional tapes, Printed Electronics to our Thermal Control Materials, our capabilities enable us to create flexible solutions that span from the Automotive industry to outer space and everywhere in between. Our flexible materials enable greater weight saving, thermal management, strength & durability, higher-quality connectivity, conformability, and versatility, opening the imagination to see beyond the limitations of today. Our Core Technologies: Flexible Circuits Printed Electronics Electronic Materials Thermal Control Materials Unidirectional Splicing Tapes Our Core Processes: Prototyping Roll-to-roll automated processing Printed Polymer Thin Film Standard Flexible Circuitry (Subtractive) Large Format Screen Printing (Additive) Surface Finishing Assembly Circuitry Finishing Vacuum Deposition Adhesive Formulation, Coating & Laminating Perforating & Embossing Slitting & Sheeting Punching, Patterning, & Forming CERTIFICATIONS 90% of all manufactured goods produced worldwide are touched by abrasives in some way, in some part of the process. Global leadership in the field of coated abrasive splice technology requires the highest quality products and the strongest technical capabilities. Market reputation, economic risk and safety – much is at stake. Sheldahl® creates, manufactures, and distributes technically advanced coatings, dry film adhesives, special performance tapes and engineered flexible laminates. Sheldahl® brand technical materials are renowned worldwide. Sheldahl® brand innovative material solutions began in 1955. More than 70% of abrasive belt manufactures in the world choose Sheldahl® brand adhesive and tape products. Sheldahl’s brand splicing tapes are the undisputed, worldwide leading brand of abrasive belt splicing products. Our scientists and engineers patented Unidirectional tape technology more than 30 years ago. We continue to advance our process and product capabilities: Experience - Over 60 years manufacturing Specialty Tapes. Highest Reliability – the only totally integrated process controlled manufacturer. Highest Quality – the only manufacturer ISO 9001, TS16949 and ISO 14001 certified. Highest Tape Performance – the most rigorous requirements and unmatched product testing. Market Leading Responsiveness – dedicated Customer and Technical Support. Quality Policy Delivering innovative designs, products and services through world-class supply chain solutions, real-time information and the latest emerging technologies. Maintaining the highest quality standards through continuous process improvements and a zero-defect culture. Ensuring employee diversity and inclusion, while fostering ethical decision making. Embracing and driving sustainable practices wherever possible. Continually improving our Quality Management system and maintaining its effectiveness, to ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. TEAM Rick Schmitz General Manager Enid Kivuti Director Innovation and Technology John Voultos Vice President of Business Development and Marketing Tammy Krienke Human Resources Business Partner Human Resorces Charles Hayes Director Quality Assurance Gail Almen Purchasing Manager Purchasing/Materials Management Norma Wickum Operation Manager Materials Business Unit Carol Kuntz Operation Manager Interconnect Shon Medin Marketing Specialist Marketing Department EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Kraig Kutz Materials Group Engineering Manager ★★★★★ HISTORY 1955 Sheldahl was established as G.T. Schjeldahl Company by Gilmore T. “Shelly” Schjeldahl. The newly formed company produced bag-making machines. 1957 First laminator was built to produce Schjel-Clad, a laminate of copper bonded to Mylar™ film. 1960 ECHO I the 100-foot passive satellite (“satelloon”) that was produced by Schjeldahl was launched. 1961 ECHO II is fabricated using Schjeldahl materials. Footer Menu Block 1 Home About Us News/Media Contact Us Footer Menu Block2 Markets Automotive Health Solutions Industrial Abrasive Materials Additional Markets Footer Menu Block3 Technology Flexible Circuits Printed Electronics Electronic Materials Optical Materials Vacuum Deposited Materials Interested in our Service REQUEST A CONSULT Request a Product Bulletin PRODUCT BULLETINS © Copyright 2020 Sheldahl Corporation. All rights reserved.