Advanced Materials
About 3M Advanced Materials
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The Ingredients of Invention
A big part of creating great products is determining the right raw materials needed to achieve your desired result. Which materials will help make your product stronger and lighter? The same holds true for inventing a process: How can you assemble a product or coat a surface with greater ease and efficiency?
We wrestle with these problems every day at 3M. Not just for the products we create, but also for products and processes developed by our customers. Look to 3M and our product and application development expertise for technologies and solutions you may not have access to or haven’t yet developed on your own.
Design Capabilities
How do you make your products quieter? Stronger? Sustainable? How do you engineer-in lightness without compromising durability? Or boost productivity without sacrificing quality?
3M understands the design and manufacturing challenges you face every day. That’s why we offer cutting-edge products and technologies that deliver clearly defined capabilities. You can spec one of our ceramics or polymers, tapes or adhesives, with the high confidence that they’ll perform as expected—and help you bring smarter, better products to market.
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Assembly ImprovementFaster, Easier, More Efficient Assembly Starts Here
Based on 100-plus years of “sticky science,” our adhesive technologies are used all over the world; in general manufacturing and in specialty applications ranging from trailers to medical devices. Our extensive portfolio gives you more options for putting it all together—with less weight, in less time and with improved aesthetics.
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Chemical and Temperature ResistanceEngineering Your Products for Extreme Environments
The blistering heat inside a car’s engine, the frozen depths of outer space or the corrosive effects of harsh chemicals can push conventional materials beyond their limits. Our temperature and corrosion resistant materials are engineered to survive these extreme environments, protect critical equipment and help keep your operations online.
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LightweightingHow Designing With Less Gives You So Much More
Imagine a jet aircraft that can fly farther on less fuel. A vehicle fleet with a smaller carbon footprint. A shipment of parts that costs less to transport across the world. We can help you reduce material costs, improve manufacturing productivity and enhance consumer appeal through lightweighting—so you can do more with less.
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Production EfficiencyYour time is valuable and the success of your business depends on efficient, cost-effective operations. See how we may help you increase throughput, reduce defects, simplify processing and improve productivity – all while delivering consistent product quality.
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Surface Protection and WeatheringThe Science of Protecting Against Nature's Worst
Orbiting spacecraft. Iconic architecture. The roof of your own home. We’re helping structures and equipment withstand the elements in the most extreme environments on earth – and beyond. From gale-force winds to impact by rain, sand and even micrometeoroids, 3M materials and technologies can help you weather some of the world’s worst weather.
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Thermal ManagementMaintaining Performance When the Heat Is On
As electric cars rev up, battery and engine compartments get smaller. Our thermally conductive but electrically isolating materials can work in tight spaces to alleviate heat build-up. As we drill for oil deeper in the ocean, thermal management becomes paramount. Our non-thermally conductive additives can provide insulation in harsh environments.
Get expert help finding the right materials.
With so many products and capabilities to choose from, finding exactly what you need can be a challenge. But there’s a short cut: Talk to a 3M technical specialist and get expert help on the right materials for your application.
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