Laird

Company Profile:

Laird Technologies, a UK-listed company, is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and supplying customized solutions for wireless and advanced electronics. The company dominates markets in ​electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, ​thermal management products, ​mechanical actuation systems, ​signal integrity components, ​wireless antenna solutions, and ​RF modules/systems.

Key Products:

1. Foam-Based Solutions

• Conductive fabric-backed foam (FOF)
• Conductive foam
• Adhesive tapes and conductive fabrics
• Conductive mesh
• Specialty adhesives

Advantages:

• Locally manufactured for rapid delivery
• 40 GHz tested performance
• Advanced design capabilities with flame-retardant (UL94 V-0) and halogen-free options

2. Elastomeric Conductive Products (ECE)

• ​Conductive Rubber Gaskets:
  • Customizable or standard designs for sealing, dust/waterproofing, and EMI shielding
  • Cost-effective alternative to metal, ideal for base stations, shielded enclosures, military communications, and aerospace applications
  • Low outgassing grades (MIL-83528 compliant) available
• ​Dispensed Conductive Adhesives:
  • Designed for thin-cavity walls or low-volume applications (no tooling required)
  • Line width: 0.5 mm – 0.6 mm; optional dispensing services
• ​Microwave Absorbers:
  • Includes Emerson Microwave product line integration

3. Metal-Based Solutions (APAC Series)

• ​Board-Level Shielding:
  • Precision-stamped metal shields (single/double-layer)
  • EZ PEEL™ patented technology for low-cost, high-precision (0.05 mm – 0.1 mm tolerance) solutions
• ​Conductive Finger Strips:
  • 10+ variants based on mounting style, metal plating (Au/Ni/Sn), and conductivity
  • Used in high-end enclosures for telecom, power systems, and military hardware
• ​Honeycomb Panels (Waveguide Panels):
  • Functions: EMI shielding, 30% airflow enhancement, dust protection
  • Widely applied in chassis and card racks