Quality manufacturing is a top priority for Telamco. We manufacture all our membrane switches in our Lonsdale, MN location in the United States. Manufacturing on-site allows us to maintain our strict attention to detail from start to finish. Part of the manufacturing process includes 100% testing of products, which carries over to a 100% guarantee […]
The Value of Peer Support in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the largest industry in Minnesota. With that comes many changes and advancements. How does a manufacturer stay on top of everything that is happening and keep running a successful business? At Telamco, our President Tracy Humann, found Enterprise Minnesota Peer Council for CEOs. The support of peers is valuable in many ways. Tracy […]
What is a Dome Switch Keyboard? Where Can I Find One?
At Telamco we refer to the products we make as membrane switches. Another term that can be used to describe them is dome switch keyboard. The dome switch keyboard terminology references the tactile button actuation that takes place between the graphic overlay and the dome placed below the overlay. Graphic Overlays When an engineer designs […]
50 Facts About Telamco Honoring 50 Years
2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Telamco. While reflecting on 50 years of history we decided to share 50 facts about Telamco. There may be a few things that surprise you. 50 Telamco Facts Telamco was founded in 1968 by Phil Telander. Business started by making laminates for a single company that […]
The Growing Emphasis on Manufacturing Education
A recent article about an expansion at Dunwoody College of Technology is just one sign of growth and support for manufacturing education. While the manufacturing industry in Minnesota continues to grow, the workforce has struggled to keep up at times. With the increase in the demand for manufacturing skilled employees, the topic of manufacturing education […]
What are Custom Membrane Switches?
You may have noticed that Telamco manufactures membrane switches? The term custom membrane switch is referenced quite often. What is a custom membrane switch? Basically all membrane switches manufactured by Telamco are custom. A membrane switch (man machine interface) is made by screen printing conductive inks in a specifically designed pattern onto a heat stabilized […]