The Right Adhesive is More Than Just Glue in Electronic Devices
You probably don’t give much thought to adhesive when designing an electronic device, aside from how well it will stick. But the truth is today’s adhesives are far more than just a simple bonding agen...
3M Products and Solutions to handle Thermal Expansion in Electronics
Thermal expansion can wreak havoc on an electronic device. Is your attachment solution up to the challenge? 3M offers a number of electronics assembly solutions designed specifically to withstand high...
Electronics assembly with lightweight thermal-conductive 3M adhesive
If you’re designing for the electronics industry, one of your biggest challenges likely comes in the form of heat management. You’ve got to manage heat and cold cycling effectively to protect the inte...
"Thin Is In" - New Adhesives for Electronic Device assembly from 3M
"Thin" is in these days, particularly when it comes to adhesives. 3M scientists recently rolled out a new line of ultra-thin adhesives. That’s the kind of thin that makes paper-thin seem downright por...
5 Problems With Welds, Rivets and Bolts in Military Products
When you’re designing and building a military product, it’s important to consider the long-term endurance and product weight. You want to ensure optimal function, making sure your assembly methods giv...
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...
