Northwest Aerospace News February | March 2018 Issue No. 1 | Page 53

INLAND NORTHWEST AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM SPOTLIGHT “Most of our employees have been with us ten to fifteen years or more. Our industry is a blend of art and science, and we take an artisan, hands-on approach to quality and manufacturing. Experienced, passionate employees are critical to our meeting the demanding requirements of our customers.” - Bruce Colwell, Vice President at Eclipse Matt and Bruce started Eclipse in 1992 after identifying a growing need for screen printing services in technical industries. Since its incep tion, the company has differentiated itself through a high level of customized service to its customers. Over the last three to four years, Eclipse has in- creased its focus on the aerospace market. According to Mark Norton, sales and mar- keting manager, “The aerospace industry’s demand for high quality products that meet tight specifications is a great match for our technical capabilities. We believe aero- space is a long-term growth market in the Northwest and we are finding success as part of our region’s supply chain.” Membrane switches can include a variety of designs, incorporating features such as snap domes, embossed key- pads, and deadfront panels Eclipse Screen Printing is just one of the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consor- tium’s (INWAC) manufacturing members working to grow the aerospace industry along the I-90 Corridor from Central Washington, across North Idaho, and into Central Montana. Working together, INWAC members provide customers a broad range of aerospace capabilities and supply chain solutions through an integrat- ed, single point of contact. To learn more about Eclipse Screen Printing or INWAC, In addition to ultra-thin membrane circuits, Eclipse also prints on 3-dimensional parts, such as this pressure gauge that is fabricated from clear thick acrylic sheet. contact Staci Nelson at [phone] or [email protected]. Eclipse Screen Printing Mark Norton Sales and Marketing Manager [phone] [email protected] eclipseprinting.com Eclipse uses a laser-measure- ment system for verifying dimensions and features on first articles. Almost any scan can be done in less than a minute. FEBRUARY | MARCH 2018 ISSUE NO. 1 53