One of the most important achievements in history is harnessing and manipulation of electricity. In the US and around the world, we use electricity nearly all day, every day to make our lives more efficient and comfortable. But exposed electricity…
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. The flexible material is commonly chosen for its cushioning, padding, compression, and sealing properties. The…
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 equipment. While vibrations can originate in the equipment itself, you need to plan for outside…
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 two have similar functions, they perform differently based on pressures and design specs. Here’s the…
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 the terminology we use, there might still be a few words or phrases you’ve never…
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 thoroughly learning the specs and end uses, we were able to help the company save…
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 patent your idea. Which first: patent or prototype? While you don’t need a prototype to…
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 2018 AFP Ice Fishing Contest. Our contest took place during a balmy 40°F Saturday. Employees…
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 amount to show you the power and precision of waterjet cutting. Waterjet cutters use a…
Holiday decorations and accessories can be made of natural, semi-artificial and entirely synthetic materials. Here are some of the more common decorations you likely have around the house and what materials are used in their fabrication. Artificial Christmas Trees About…
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