| 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 […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Firstly, let’s debunk the myth that egg boxes can completely soundproof a room. While egg cartons can help reduce vibration and echo, unfortunately they cannot fully block noise. So, if you’re thinking of doing some DIY egg box soundproofing, let’s see how effective it can really be. Do egg boxes work for soundproofing? The short […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Using exclusive interviews with costume designers, this article explores the use of foam as a material for costume and cosplay design. Armour, swords, hats and dresses. These may not be topics you’d expect Technical Foam Services to write about. But while we champion professional foam conversion on industrial scales, there is a growing community of […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Here at Technical Foam Services, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve been granted all three International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards. Not only have we been awarded the ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, but we are the first UK-based foam converter to do so. We have been awarded the standards for prioritising […]
| by Duncan Geddes
Rapid prototyping, as the name suggests, relies on the speed at which you can create a prototype. Initially used within the automotive industry, this form of prototyping was first introduced in the 1980s and adopted CAD technologies, which had been in development for decades – leading to computer numerical control (CNC) rapid prototyping. Techniques are […]