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Overview: This webinar will focus on how high altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) and intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) pose a serious threat to the operation of critical infrastructure systems – utilities, transportation, communication, etc. – which are dependent on susceptible electronic circuitry. Damage can be mitigated or eliminated with specialized shielding and point-of-entry systems incorporated in facility and equipment design. Specific examples will be provided including a recent EMP shield installation for the control center for a large public utility company. The challenge to accommodate numerous entry points for MEP and HVAC requirements while maintaining shield integrity and pulse protection will be discussed.

Speaker:
Michael A. Caruso
Mr. Caruso is Director, Government & Specialty Business Development for ETS-Lindgren. He is a recognized leader in the RF Shielded Enclosure/Anechoic Chamber Industry with 30-years’ experience in account management, project management, technical applications, business development, marketing and sales planning. He has participated in US and international business opportunities and projects involving, start-ups, product launches, budgeting, proposal preparation and project management.  He has a successful track record in assisting customers with technological interpretations, finding and developing strategic partnerships that creates value for customers and end-users. His operational experience in running an EMC Laboratory adds to his depth of knowledge of real-world testing and leadership challenges.

Mr. Caruso chairs ETS-Lindgren’s HEMP/EMP Product Team and has been involved in a sales, design, engineering and project management capacity for hundreds of projects involving high performance RF Shielding, both large and small over the years totaling over $75MM. Among them is the Benefield Anechoic Facility located at Edwards AFB, CA, and the very first ferrite lined 10-Meter Anechoic Chamber in North America for IBM, Austin, TX. Mr. Caruso led the EMC Power Electronics testing program for the Boeing 787-8 while at Ingenium Testing Laboratory.

Mr. Caruso can be contacted at:
Michael A. Caruso
Director, Government &
Specialty Business Development

400 High Grove Blvd
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
630-912-1031 Office
630-776-5267 Cell
630-912-1131 Fax
Mike.Caruso@ets-lindgren.com