1 EXHIBIT 23.2 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated March 12, 2001 included in Sheldahl, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part of this registration statement. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota June 26, 2001 21