Advanced Fuel Research Inc

Advanced Fuel Research Inc. is a privately owned small business located in East Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1980, the company specializes in Contract Research & Development across various fields such as energy, fuels, advanced materials, sensors, and analytical instrumentation. AFR's core expertise lies in utilizing advanced spectroscopic techniques, particularly Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, to analyze and understand the composition, behavior, and properties of a wide range of materials and phenomena. Their work encompasses applications such as gas composition and temperature measurements, particle size distribution analysis, and characterization of thin films. Driven by innovation, AFR has fostered the creation of several spin-off companies that commercialize its technologies. These include On-Line Technologies, Inc., Real-Time Analyzers, and Image Insight, Inc., each focusing on specific areas such as FT-IR instrumentation, Raman spectroscopy, and radiation detection software, respectively. AFR is currently developing two additional spin-offs, TurboSense and Next Generation Energy, for advanced gas turbine monitoring and alternative energy sources, respectively. For more information about AFR's services and capabilities, visit their website at afrinc.com.