Announcements
PNA is proud to announce the signing of Lighthouse Technical Sales as the exclusive Manufacturers Representative for New England. Lighthouse will be covering the states of ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, and RI.
Please direct inquires to Lighthouse at:
Lighthouse Technical Sales
55 Lake St Unit 3-8 Nashua, NH 03060
sales@lighthouserep.com | Tel: 603-882-8800
Precision material
conversion for
mission-critical
aerospace & defense.
Custom conversion of conductive and non-conductive flexible materials for defense, space, and uncrewed systems programs. Zünd digital precision cutting, CAD-driven workflow, and automated dimensional inspection — built for the tolerances, traceability, and turnaround mission programs demand.
ISO 9001:2015 · ITAR Registered · DFARS Compliant · Made in USA
In conversion
for flexible materials
Standard dimensional
tolerance
Quote turnaround
across capability set
Zünd digital
production lines
Engineered
capability stack
Zünd digital precision
Keyence IM-X1540 vision
DraftSight · OptiScout
MIL-DTL-83528 · AS9102
24-hour quote · no minimum
A full capability set,
cut on one digital floor.
Six material families. One CAD-driven production workflow. Every job flows through the same five controlled stages — from file intake through automated dimensional inspection — producing documented, traceable parts that meet or exceed print specification.
01 / 06
EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets
Conductive elastomer gaskets providing continuous electromagnetic shielding while maintaining environmental seal. Silicone & fluorosilicone base filled with a full range of conductive particles.
Ag-Al / Ag-Cu / Ni-Gr
MIL-DTL-83528
02 / 06
Thermal Management
Thermal interface materials that dissipate heat from high-power electronics, conform to uneven mating surfaces, and absorb vibration. Gap pads, phase change, and adhesive TIMs.
0.5 – 6.0 W/m·K
0.020″ – 0.250″
03 / 06
Conductive O-Rings
Electrically conductive elastomer O-rings providing continuous EMI shielding in threaded or flanged enclosures while maintaining environmental seal against moisture and contaminants.
Silicone / FVMQ
MIL-STD-1344
04 / 06
Custom Gaskets & Seals
High-performance environmental gaskets converted from a wide range of rubber grades. Excellent compression set, resiliency, and shock absorption characteristics.
Silicone · EPDM · Viton
30 – 90 Shore A
05 / 06
Electrical Insulation
Dielectric insulation components cut from specialty films and papers for battery packs, high-voltage enclosures, and circuit isolation applications.
Nomex · Mylar · Kapton
PSA or non-adhesive
06 / 06
Conductive Flange Gaskets
Conductive elastomer flange gaskets for avionics LRU sealing, radar modules, and enclosure joints. Die-free Zünd cutting eliminates tooling cost and enables rapid revisions.
Through / kiss / score
±0.002″ available
From CAD file
to inspected part.
Our production workflow is built for repeatability. Every part flows through the same five controlled stages — documented, traceable, and inspection-closed before it leaves the floor.
STAGE 01
CAD design & DFM review
Customer files accepted in DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES, or PDF. Drawn and prepared in DraftSight, then nested for minimal material waste. DFM feedback provided on problematic geometry.
STAGE 02
Material selection & pull
Pulled from in-stock inventory of tier-1 supplier materials — Parker, Laird, Schlegel, Rogers, 3M, DuPont, Kerafol, Fujipoly, Henkel, Saint-Gobain. Full lot traceability maintained.
STAGE 03
Zünd digital precision cutting
OptiScout-driven Zünd XY knife cutter produces through-cuts, kiss-cuts, scoring, and perforation. Digital workflow eliminates die cost and enables rapid revisions and short-run production.
STAGE 04
Automated dimensional inspection
Keyence IM-X1540 Image Dimension Measurement System provides fast, non-contact dimensional inspection with repeatable accuracy. Documented inspection reports available on request.
STAGE 05
Documentation & delivery
Certificate of Conformance, material certifications, and first-article inspection reports included. Expedited shipping available. On-time delivery tracked and reported.
Five layers,
cut as one.
A typical EMI/RFI shielding gasket is a deliberate build-up — conductive fabric, elastomer, adhesive, and liner — converted to a single die-free profile that holds dimension and shielding across the mating surface.
up to 5 layers
±0.002″
100% Keyence
Every quote is read as a blueprint — cut path, material stack, adhesive, and inspection plan resolved before a knife touches material.
Technical specifications,
standard across material families.
Production capabilities published across all material families. Application-specific requirements may exceed these ranges — send a drawing and our engineering team will confirm feasibility, tolerance, and lead time within 24 business hours.
Outside these ranges?
We regularly deliver
custom solutions beyond
standard capability.
Send your print. If we can convert it, we’ll quote it.
/ At a glance
Quote
Fast response. Fast turnaround.
Order
Prototype to volume. We support you.
Tolerance
Industry-standard fit.
Tolerance
For critical features.
Mission-critical
applications.
PNA parts ship into programs where failure is not an option. Specific application experience across defense, space, aerospace, and emerging uncrewed systems markets.
01 / 06
Defense Electronics
- Missile guidance & seeker enclosures
- Electronic warfare & jammer housings
- Radar module environmental & EMI seals
- Ground vehicle C4ISR enclosures
- Tactical radio EMI shielding
02 / 06
Uncrewed Systems
- Flight computer EMI gaskets
- Telemetry & C2 radio enclosures
- Gimbal & sensor payload sealing
- Ground control station components
- Drone swarm communication modules
03 / 06
Space & Satellite
- Phased-array antenna gaskets
- Satellite ground station shielding
- Launch vehicle avionics sealing
- CubeSat enclosure components
- Ground-based satcom terminals
04 / 06
Aerospace
- Avionics LRU flange gaskets
- Cockpit display housings
- Engine control unit seals
- Cabin electronics enclosures
- Fuel & hydraulic system gaskets
05 / 06
EV & Automotive
- Battery pack environmental seals
- BMS enclosure gaskets
- Charge port sealing
- Motor controller EMI shielding
- Thermal management interfaces
06 / 06
Medical & Telecom
- Diagnostic equipment sealing
- RF enclosure shielding
- 5G infrastructure gaskets
- Base station thermal management
- Biocompatible material conversion
Conductive elastomer · silver-filled silicone
Die-free Zünd cutting · lot-traceable material · 24-hour quote
Tier-one
material supply.
Active stocking relationships with the world’s leading manufacturers of conductive and non-conductive flexible materials. Material selection stays with the customer — the material your drawing specifies is the material we convert. Full lot traceability on every shipment.
Adhesives · films · thermal
Nomex · Mylar · Kapton
CHO-SEAL EMI gaskets
EMI & thermal materials
High-performance elastomers
Silicone & thermal
Thermal interface materials
Silicone-based TIMs
Adhesives & thermal
EMI shielding
Conductive elastomers
Microwave absorbers
EMI & sealing
Silicone sponge
Shielding products
Don’t see it — we’ll source it
Programs delivered.
Representative programs. Customer and program names withheld per ITAR and NDA restrictions. Full case study details available under executed NDA.
Tier-1 Defense Prime · Uncrewed Aerial System
Drone swarm EMI gasket production
Challenge
1,400 silver-aluminum filled fluorosilicone EMI gaskets at ±0.003″ tolerance, delivered in three weeks to meet a program milestone.
Solution
Stocked Parker CHO-SEAL 1215. First article in 4 days; full run with 100% Keyence dimensional inspection.
Delivered on time. Zero rejections at incoming inspection. Added to qualified vendor list for follow-on program.
Tier-2 Defense Sub · Airborne EW System
EW jammer flange gasket run
Challenge
Complex flange geometry with integrated through-holes; prior supplier die-cut parts were dimensionally inconsistent, causing assembly rework.
Solution
Converted to Zünd digital cutting — eliminated die variation, held tolerance across all 240 parts per lot, enabled revisions without tooling cost.
Assembly rework reduced from 18% to under 1%. Became sole-source supplier. Extended to follow-on variants.
Uncrewed Systems OEM · High-Altitude Surveillance
Thermal gap pad for flight computer
Challenge
New flight computer required custom thermal pad geometry with six internal cutouts for component clearance. Prototype-to-production pipeline needed.
Solution
Kerafol Keratherm 86/525 converted on Zünd with kiss-cut delivery on release liner for automated pick-and-place.
Prototype delivered in 48 hours. Transitioned to production run of 2,000 units with no design changes. Now a recurring monthly order.
All customer identifiers, program names, and dimensional specifics withheld per active ITAR registration and executed NDAs. Case study packages available under executed agreement.
Built for defense-grade
documentation, from day one.
Every shipment arrives with the documentation your quality and procurement teams require. Our systems are built around defense and aerospace compliance from day one — not bolted on.
Certifications & Registrations
Certified Quality Management System. Audited and maintained by accredited certifying body.Active
U.S. State Department registered for defense article manufacture and technical data handling.Current
Active registration with System for Award Management. CAGE code and DUNS on file.Active
Domestic sourcing available for programs requiring DFARS 252.225-7009 compliance.Available
Documentation Provided
Standard with every shipment. Confirms part meets drawing spec.Standard
Raw material certs from original manufacturer, lot traceable.Standard
AS9102-compliant First Article Inspection reports on request.On request
Production Part Approval Process packages for automotive / EV.On request
Keyence IM-X1540 automated inspection reports available per lot.On request
End-use statements and ITAR compliance documentation as required.As required
Send us
your drawing. Quotes in 24 hours.
Include quantity, material (or application), tolerance requirements, and target delivery date. We’ll respond within 24 business hours with feasibility, lead time, and price.
DXF · DWG · STEP · IGES · PDF · AI