Commercial, Speciality Vehicle & Rail
The transportation vehicle market is experiencing shifting trends in consumer preferences and environmental changes which is creating a need for innovation in manufacturing processes.
3M's industrial design solutions look to solve challenges in light-weighting and multi-material bonding. We also provide the commercial, speciality vehicle and rail industry with internal and external joint design solutions for structural bonding and sealing components.
Our offering comprises of a range of innovative industrial tapes and adhesive solutions - designed to turn your ideas into reality.
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From weight, noise or cost reduction through to aesthetics, the design guide can help you turn the most challenging design ideas into reality.
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SIRUS specialise in the design and manufacturing of wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Find out how 3M helps to lightweight and drive efficiency.
Lightweighting
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The challenges of bonding in light-weighting - and how adhesives turn bonding into a technology enabler The challenges of bonding in light-weighting - and how adhesives turn bonding into a technology enablerThe challenges of bonding in light-weighting - and how adhesives turn bonding into a technology enabler
The importance of light-weighting is well known across a wide variety of design and assembly applications, including transportation, industrial processes, even wheelchairs. The benefits are indisputable: reduced energy consumption, environmental considerations, more flexible product design, better performance and potentially reduced end-user costs.
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Why light-weighting matters for the future of UK rail Why light-weighting matters for the future of UK railWhy light-weighting matters for the future of UK rail
The UK government is preparing to embark on the construction of one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure projects in living memory, with the delivery of the High Speed 2 (HS2) network, linking London with the Midlands and later to the north of England.
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Vehicle emissions reduction in the UK: Current focal points
Emissions reduction is one of the most pressing concerns for commercial vehicle manufacturers - and indeed the wider vehicle industry in the UK as a whole.
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Lessons to learn from Formula 1 lightweighting design
Lightweighting is one of the hottest topics in automotive design, and it seems that governments and manufacturers alike are keen to learn from the best.
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The challenges of bonding in light-weighting - and how adhesives turn bonding into a technology enabler
The importance of light-weighting is well known across a wide variety of design and assembly applications, including transportation, industrial processes, even wheelchairs. The benefits are indisputable: reduced energy consumption, environmental considerations, more flexible product design, better performance and potentially reduced end-user costs.
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Why light-weighting matters for the future of UK rail
The UK government is preparing to embark on the construction of one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure projects in living memory, with the delivery of the High Speed 2 (HS2) network, linking London with the Midlands and later to the north of England.
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Vehicle emissions reduction in the UK: Current focal points
Emissions reduction is one of the most pressing concerns for commercial vehicle manufacturers - and indeed the wider vehicle industry in the UK as a whole.
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Lessons to learn from Formula 1 lightweighting design
Lightweighting is one of the hottest topics in automotive design, and it seems that governments and manufacturers alike are keen to learn from the best.
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The challenges of bonding in light-weighting - and how adhesives turn bonding into a technology enabler
The importance of light-weighting is well known across a wide variety of design and assembly applications, including transportation, industrial processes, even wheelchairs. The benefits are indisputable: reduced energy consumption, environmental considerations, more flexible product design, better performance and potentially reduced end-user costs.
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Why light-weighting matters for the future of UK rail
The UK government is preparing to embark on the construction of one of the most ambitious rail infrastructure projects in living memory, with the delivery of the High Speed 2 (HS2) network, linking London with the Midlands and later to the north of England.
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Vehicle emissions reduction in the UK: Current focal points
Emissions reduction is one of the most pressing concerns for commercial vehicle manufacturers - and indeed the wider vehicle industry in the UK as a whole.
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Lessons to learn from Formula 1 lightweighting design
Lightweighting is one of the hottest topics in automotive design, and it seems that governments and manufacturers alike are keen to learn from the best.
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Bonding dissimilar materials
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What is an adhesive?
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Why use adhesives?
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3M structural adhesives case study3M structural adhesives case study
There are plentiful parallels between design engineering in competitive cycling and in the automotive industry.
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Innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industryInnovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry
Take a look at out infographic displaying the innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry.
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3M structural adhesives case study
There are plentiful parallels between design engineering in competitive cycling and in the automotive industry.
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Innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry
Take a look at out infographic displaying the innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry.
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3M structural adhesives case study
There are plentiful parallels between design engineering in competitive cycling and in the automotive industry.
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Innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry
Take a look at out infographic displaying the innovative bonding solutions for the truck and trailer industry.
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