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 difference between the two? While they’re related, knowing the difference between EMI and EMC is…
AFP is an Authorized 3M™ Preferred Converter. This means we get to work with one of the top manufacturers in the US and use their long-lasting products in your components. Here are a few 3M products we use during manufacturing:…
Plastic is used so much that it probably seems like it’s been around forever. Fun fact, it’s actually only been around since the 1860s! Plastic has been used in everything from food containers to military equipment. Basically, plastic is everywhere!…
Summer is officially over and Autumn has arrived. The crisp air and the beautiful leaves make this is a favorite season for many people here in Minnesota. Unfortunately, we’ll have freezing temperatures soon enough. This got us thinking about thermal…
Football is back! In honor of football season, our engineers have analyzed football gear and how the same solutions and products we use are applied to the game. Dive deeper into these solutions and products: EMI/RFI SHIELDING When energy waves…
The environment is one of the biggest factors to consider when choosing the right materials for your project. If your device or equipment operates outside, you need to use a material that won’t be vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation produced…
If you’re working with electronics, you know the importance of gap pads. To oversimplify it, thermally conductive pads are used between heat sources and heat sinks to help ensure heat is transferred more efficiently or to keep heat from transferring.…
Excessive noise can cause distraction, headaches and even hearing loss in extreme cases. We all want to be able to live our lives comfortably, and soundproofing with open-cell foam or sponge materials can help out in a big way. Porous…
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…
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…
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