PORON® urethane is an open cell foam used in the development of gaskets, protective gear, footwear, and even within parts of the Hubble Space Telescope.…
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8 Attributes to Consider When Choosing Sealing Materials for Enclosures
When designing an enclosure, sealing is a critical consideration; one that must take into account the environmental factors that the enclosure will be subject to.…
Shaking Equipment: Where External Vibrations Come From
To operate effectively (and safely), industrial machinery needs to be sturdy and still—any tremors can cause enough damage to break or destroy parts of your…
Which Do You Need: A Gasket or An O-Ring?
Working on a product that needs to seal our air or liquid? You basically have two choices: a gasket or an o-ring. But while these…
Manufacturing Industry Terms And What They Mean
When you’re designing a product or prototyping your concept, you’ll be working with several companies within the manufacturing field. While you likely know most of…
Case Study: Helping A Client Produce A High-Density Foam Disk
Recently, we had a Minneapolis company come to us needing help choosing a material and cutting process for a new line of foam disks. By…
The Basics of Patenting Your Prototype
Filing a patent is more straightforward than you may think, though it still requires thorough detail, time and money. Here’s a breakdown of how to…
The Difference Between EMI and EMC
In today’s world, electronic devices and equipment need to be tested for EMI and EMC before being brought to market. But do you know the…
Recap of Our 2018 AFP Ice Fishing Contest
On January 20th, our employees and their families got together to fish, have fun and enjoy the beautiful Lake Auburn in Victoria, Minnesota for our…
11 GIFs That Show The Power of Waterjet Cutting
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a GIF must be worth at least ten times that. And we think that’s just the right…