23 Apr 2003
3M Makes a Difference
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 8, 2002 — 3M is probably best known for inventing two of the most ubiquitous office products of the 20th century: Scotch transparent tapes and Post-it Notes. But there are many lesser known 3M products and technologies in dozens of other markets — aerospace, transportation, graphic arts, pharmaceuticals, entertainment and textiles, to name just a few.
23 Apr 2003
Ingenuity with Purpose
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 8, 2002 — What do scrubbing pads and thermal insulation have in common? How about overhead projectors and airplanes? It’s a safe bet that most would struggle to find the link. But not the innovative scientists and researchers at 3M, long celebrated for their remarkable ability to apply technology throughout the company.
23 Apr 2003
Planting the Seeds of Innovation
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 8, 2002 – When 3M was incorporated 100 years ago, little did its founders realize that the company’s formula for success would carry it into the next century. After overcoming many serious setbacks in its formative years, it took 14 years for 3M to become profitable. But once it did, the company continued to grow beyond anything its founders dreamed.
26 Mar 2003
Viscoelastic biadhesive helps reduce railway noise pollution
Increasingly stringent rules governing noise emissions led Lucchini Sidermeccanica, a leading Italian manufacturer of railway products, to investigate how the noise generated by rolling stock could be reduced. The company’s research was focused on wheelsets as these had already been identified as the main source of noise from trains.
17 Dec 2002
Adhesives enhance new railcar design
French company CFD (Compagnie des Chemins de Fer Départementaux) and its subsidiary companies, have a 120-year history, in designing and building railway rolling stock such as locomotives, carriages, railcars and even rack-railway units.
11 Dec 2002
Another ‘First’ for 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
3M has expanded its range of patented High Bond adhesive tapes with the launch of a new high performance VHB tape specially developed for use with powder coated surfaces. This new tape will permanently bond a variety of substrates and meets the demands of different markets. Examples include bonding glass to metal in the construction of office interiors and electrical cabinets, metal to metal for metal furniture or elevators and plastic to metal for commercial sign assemblies. For the first time in a tape, it provides the durability and strength of mechanical fasteners such as rivets and screws, without damaging painted finishes.
11 Dec 2002
New Ultra-Thin Fasteners for Good Looking Displays
New 3M™ Scotchmate™ Thin Hook and Loop Fasteners are an elegant, lightweight fastening solution, designed for various applications from exhibition assembly, conference promotional panels and point-of-sale displays, to general office and shop use. A simple, but highly effective and reliable, alternative to traditional mechanical systems such as bolts, rivets, snaps and hooks, they ensure that even the most inexperienced will achieve a professional result.
11 Dec 2002
3M Electrically Conductive Adhesive Films - Innovative Solutions for the Electronics Industry
Small and lightweight – that is the trend in the electronics industry. In response to this development, 3M's new electri-cally conductive films provide a useful alternative solution to conventional interconnecting systems like soldering or me-chanical fastening.
22 Nov 2002
A bright new future in decorative glass
Decoration of glass has been made easy with 3M™ Accentrim™ adhesive tapes. Specially developed for glass manufacturers and companies specializing in glass decoration, these unique tapes give the appearance of traditional beveling and brilliant cutting with none of its limitations.
22 Nov 2002
Cost efficient reliability makes engineered adhesives the complementary choice over mechanical fasteners
Traditionally screwing, riveting and welding have been the established techniques used for assemblies demanding high bonding strength and durability. However, designers and engineers across a broad industry spectrum are discovering the amazing capabilities of double sided acrylic foam tapes. Inherent ease and speed of application makes assembly both simple and cost-effective, as investment in major plant is eliminated and labour and material costs are minimised. Add to this proven reliability and a smooth, seamless end-product, and it is clear why industry is turning to this state-of-the-art fastening solution for a wide range of demanding applications.
22 Nov 2002
Engineering adhesive tape aids competitiveness in the professional kitchen sector
In the kitchen supplies industry Artinox patented Inox stainless steel shelving is set to replace varnished iron shelving, which for certain uses is not capable of meeting the maximum hygiene-sanitary standards. The shelving is noted for its innovative simplicity, eliminating bolts or other metal fixing through the use of 3M adhesive tape.
