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For Medical Devices, A Thinner Adhesive Can Give You Beefier Results
When you think thin, you might also think frail, weak or flimsy. It’s time to think again. Scientific advances have allowed 3M’s engineers to create super-strong, ultrathin tapes as small as .05 mm th...
Ordering Die-cut Fasteners in Large Volumes? Avoid Large Mistakes.
Medical devices and electronic products are often produced in high volume, which makes maximizing component yield a top priority. Whether you’re designing medical test strips or disposable electrodes,...
Medical 3M Products Make Patient Comfort a Priority
Designing for the healthcare industry can be challenging. Not only do you have to focus on the functional aspects of your device, but also on how comfortable it will be for the patient. You need adhes...
Why Defense Engineers Will Love the NSN Locator (And We Do Too)
A little-known search feature on the 3M website can spare you some major headaches if you need to find USDOD National Stock Numbers (NSN) for military projects. The 3M NSN Locator features dual search...
Skip the Defense Product "Red Tape" with 3M's Handy FEDSPEC Locator
Avoid the hassles, research and digging that goes along with tracking down USDOD specifications for your next project by using the 3M FEDSPEC locator. It's a handy yet little-known feature on the 3M W...
