St. Michael manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. will be featured on the History Channel’s Modern Marvels at 9 p.m. CST, Monday, Jan. 30 on HISTORY’s H2 channel.  The show also will be on www.history.com. 

During the episode titled “Under Pressure,” Modern Marvels will explore the science behind Jet Edge’s 90,000 psi industrial waterjet cutting technology. They will attempt to explain how ordinary tap water and sand can be transformed into a cutting stream powerful enough to cut through 15-inch titanium, and precise enough to manufacture precision parts for teams racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

In keeping with the theme of “Under Pressure,” the episode was shot at Michael Waltrip Racing in Cornelius, N.C., where the team was racing to get ready for the fall race in Talladega, AL.

MWR uses a Jet Edge waterjet cutting machine to cut more than 1,000 parts for each of its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecars, including the No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry driven by Michael Waltrip and Mark Martin, the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry driven by Clint Bowyer.

“What could be under more pressure than a 90,000 psi waterjet and a NASCAR team getting ready for their next race?” said Nancy Lauseng, Jet Edge marketing manager. “We’re thrilled that 'Modern Marvels' and History are going to explain the very cool science behind creating ultra high pressure water and how waterjets are used to cut virtually any material. You come into contact with things every day that were cut with waterjet and probably don’t even realize it. The rubber floors at your gym, the baby carrots you had for lunch, the diapers on your baby, and your car’s steering wheel were all made with waterjets, and many of those waterjet systems were built right here in St. Michael.”

Established in 1984, Jet Edge is a global designer and manufacturer of waterjet systems for precision cutting, surface preparation and coating removal. Jet Edge systems are used around the world in a broad range of industries, from the world's leading airlines to automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturers, machine and job shops.

"We're very pleased to have this  opportunity to share Jet Edge's story with an international television audience," said Jude Lague, Jet Edge president. "'Modern Marvels' does an excellent job explaining high-tech engineering in an entertaining way that everyone can understand. I'm looking forward to watching the show with my family."

New I-94 West Chamber of Commerce director Rhonda Baack said the show is an opportunity for the entire northwest Twin Cities area to be showcased to the nation.

"It's really a tremendous opportunity to bring international attention to our region’s vibrant manufacturing capabilities and high-tech business community,” she said.

For more information about Jet Edge, visit their website or follow them on Twitter @jetedge.