The Ethisphere Institute has recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the 10th straight year. 3M is one of only nine industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year. “At 3M, we are committed to doing things with unwavering integrity,” said Michael Duran, 3M senior VP and chief ethics and compliance officer. “It is our commitment…
3M launches new, long-wear medical adhesive tape
3M has unveiled its new medical adhesive that can stick to the skin for up to 28 days and is intended for use with an array of health monitors, sensors, and long-term medical wearables. Before 2022, the standard wear time for extended medical adhesives was up to 14 days. 3M now doubles that standard to help…
3M and Nordson introduce a new automated bonding system
3M announced the debut of 3M VHB Extrudable Tape, a new manufacturing bonding solution that brings elevated levels of automation, simplicity, and sustainability across industries. This end-to-end bonding solution combines all the benefits of 3M VHB Tapes with the versatility of a liquid adhesive in a single contained footprint enabling use on any scale. For…
3M develops long-wear adhesive, unlocking new data and designs
As health care becomes more patient-centric and data and technology grow more sophisticated, medical device developers have an opportunity to lead the health-tech sector into the future. The key is making devices that integrate into users’ lives. This enables users to comply with their health and wellness regimen while relevant data is collected, striving toward…
A Climate of Change: The demand for more sustainable adhesives and sealants
As the push toward sustainability continues, demands for greater accountability and long-term environmental commitments have targeted most, if not all, manufacturing industries. The chemical sector is no stranger to these added pressures or expectations. Fortunately, many in the adhesives and sealants market consider such sustainable strategies and stricter regulations a necessity — and have for…
3M and Innovative Automation collaborate to automate key bonding applications
3M, a global provider of commercial bonding solutions, is partnering with Innovative Automation Inc., an integrator and provider of high-quality automation systems. The two companies are joining forces to provide industrial manufacturers with an automated solution for tape applications that require precision, repeatability, and high output. The RoboTape System for 3M Tape allows industrial manufacturers…
Eight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…
3M and Ansys train engineers to improve adhesive-joint design and sustainability
3M and Ansys have joined forces to launch a material modeling training program, with the goal of helping engineers refine the product development processes, accelerate the design stage, and eliminate material waste. More specifically, engineers are leveraging the program to better generate and analyze simulations, enhance designs, and speed to market next-generation products by using…
How data and automation can improve production processes
Written by Victor Vance, Senior Application Engineer & Brianna McCord, Product Engineer Industrial Adhesives and Tapes, 3M Although demands for production goods have trended positively over the last decade, surges in material costs, wages, and manufacturing overhead are challenges companies must continue to face to meet these demands. The current state of production performance is primarily…
When are adhesives or tapes the ideal choice for an application?
Written by Reese Weber, Senior Application Engineer 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division Today’s design engineers have an abundance of attachment options to choose from — which is likely a blessing and a curse. Undoubtedly, identifying the ideal adhesive or bonding solution for an application can be a challenge. This is particularly true given the…