1 Sept 2003
Novel quadro nozzle for two-part adhesive applicator
In driving efficiency to benefit the end user, 3M is introducing a new quadro mixing nozzle for its EPX™ adhesive dispenser system to make the application process easier and to improve material usage.
1 Sept 2003
New two-component adhesive revolutionises structural bonding of plastics
The difficulties associated with materials exhibiting low surface energy such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are now to become a thing of the past with the launch of a new two-part adhesive from 3M that delivers a high strength structural bond on such plastics. This development has been customer-driven and comes as a direct result of designing to satisfy customer-identified criteria that allow greater production efficiency together with time and cost reductions.
9 May 2003
Durable, Permanent Bonding of Powder Coated Surfaces - 3M has it Taped
3M™ has extended its range of high strength double-sided VHB™ Acrylic Foam Tapes with new products that perform under high oven temperatures, offer greater flexibility, with the opportunity to reduce costs on powder coating production lines. For the first time in a tape, they provide the durability and strength of mechanical fasteners such as rivets and screws, without damaging painted finishes.
23 Apr 2003
3M Nonwovens: Products Built on Web Technology of Another Kind
Of all the technologies that have contributed to 3M’s 100 years of innovation, none has been more prolific in its product applications than the science of “nonwovens.”
23 Apr 2003
3M Microreplication: In this Technology, It’s What’s on the Surface that Counts
Invisible to the naked eye, tiny microreplicated surfaces work behind the scenes, enhancing our everyday lives without receiving credit for their good deeds.
23 Apr 2003
3M Light Management Technology: Harnessing Light with Unprecedented Efficiency
Ever since the first campfire, humans have sought better ways to create artificial light. But in recent years, the focus has begun shifting dramatically toward innovative ways to manage light, both natural and artificial.
23 Apr 2003
3M Technology for Fuel Cells: Spurring a Potent Approach to Power Generation
A hundred years ago, society was in the process of moving from steam and horsepower to the internal combustion engine. Today, as we contemplate the uncharted waters of a new millennium, the world is about to shift to a new source of power – the age of chemical power – highly efficient fuel cells that generate electricity from abundant hydrogen, natural gas or other fuels.
23 Apr 2003
3M Advanced Materials: The Building Blocks of Specialized Technologies
Advanced materials, primarily comprising ceramics and polymers, are best described as substances with special properties. They are building blocks for an enormous range of applications.
23 Apr 2003
3M Adhesives: The Surprisingly Hi-Tech World of Making Things Stick
No one thinks much about advanced technology when popping up a piece of tape from a dispenser to wrap a gift. The tape, after all, is simply a clear plastic strip that’s sticky on one side. As the popular saying goes: “It’s not rocket science.” Or is it?
23 Apr 2003
3M Company is the Official Name for 3M
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2002--Effective April 8, "3M Company" is the legal name for 3M (NYSE:MMM), which also has been known as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. The 3M trademark dates back to the company's founding in 1902 and is a powerful global brand. For many years 3M has been the company's preferred name in all public communications.
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.
