| by Duncan Geddes
In architecture and product design, a concept model is intended to provide an initial physical representation of a project. This allows the designer and stakeholders to understand how a product’s development is progressing and can inform adjustments to the design based on real-world interaction with the concept model. Creating early models can also help to […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Those who have become inspired to travel and venture to new destinations across the UK have joined ever-growing numbers who have opted to convert a campervan and gain a sense of freedom and adventure. The COVID-19 pandemic has also encouraged many to venture to new towns and cities closer to home while travelling across […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Technical Foam Services was formed in 1989 and owned by Duncan Geddes for the past fifteen years. A well-established business, Technical Foam Services (TFS), has continued to grow year on year, and now employs fifty people. In June 2021, it was announced that Europe’s leading flexible foam solutions provider, The Vita Group, had acquired Technical […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Pick a product, any product. Almost anything you can think of for purchase will arrive at a shop or your front door in some form of packaging, with additional layers added to transport and delivery. The type and purpose of this packaging can vary wildly – from simple cardboard to an elaborate presentation gift box with laser-cut foam inlays – but there are several elements that will have […]
| by Duncan Geddes
What is prototyping? The prototyping process is intended to provide physical sample versions of a new product, allowing for testing and improvement to ensure that the final design and construction is optimal in terms of materials, cost and performance. Early prototypes will often be very simple, demonstrating initial dimensions or design. Through testing and assessment, […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Passion for sports. Protection for athletes. Policy changes for authorities. We discuss concussion awareness in our three exclusive interviews. While the impact of head injuries in sport has been a topic that has come and gone alongside major incidents over the years – most recently EURO 2020 – there has been a much more concerted […]
| by Duncan Geddes
As an industry leader in professional foam conversion, we are always keen to share our knowledge about the techniques and processes that help to keep foam manufacturing and conversion evolving. Today, we are looking at one of the most fundamental elements of our process – continuous manufacturing. This method is commonly used for the production […]
| by Duncan Geddes
From displaying delicate products to transporting high-end electronics and industrial equipment, finding the right type of packaging materials for your products is essential. As a specialist in the manufacture of foam packaging, Technical Foam Services are ready to create a bespoke solution for you. But which packaging materials should you use for your product? From […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Technical Foam Services prides itself on being an innovator within the foam industry. That’s why we’ve launched the first and only podcast about foam. The Future of Foam is our new monthly podcast hosted by TFS Managing Director Duncan Geddes. In each episode he speaks with someone from the foam industry for their insights and […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Which kind of foam is the right one for your needs? This article explains the properties and benefits of open-cell foam and closed-cell foam and how to tell them apart. The first synthetic foam was manufactured in the late 1920s by Dunlop. The company made foam rubber by whipping air into natural latex. In the […]