Thinsulate™ Acoustic Insulation

Thinsulate™ Acoustic Insulation provide exceptional sound absorption in the instrument panel. It is extremely useful at reducing unwanted noise from the engine or HVAC. It may also be used to achieve a distinctive sound signature for the vehicle. Thinsulate insulation is lightweight, conformable, compressible, and readily fills irregular spaces making it ideal for large instrument panels.

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Vikuiti™ Louver Films

Vikuiti™ Louver Film ALCF-A is a micro-replicated film that goes inside the display. Its structure consists of micro louvers acting as "shades" to control glare, reflection, sun-light washout and viewing angle, resulting in less eye strain and making easier viewing for driver and passenger. It can be used on any screen to improve optical performance.

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3M™ Laminating Adhesives

3M™ Laminating Adhesive 300LSE family is used for attaching low surface energy plastics on the instrument panel. 3M™ Laminating Adhesive 200 MP is used extensively for backlit graphics attachment due to its clarity and smoothness.

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3M™ Screen Printable Adhesives

Available in water-based and UV-curable formulations, 3M™ Screen Printable Adhesives can save labor and materials by eliminating complicated die-cutting and assembling processes. These are excellent for attaching backlit graphics in instrument panels.

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3M™ Glass Microspheres

Use of a polypropylene material that contains 3M™ Performance Additives iM30K, one could achieve weight reduction and cost savings as compared to PC/ABS IP cores. In addition, they provide improved material flowability as compared to PC/ABS and better dimensional stability compared to talc-filled polypropylene.

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3M™ Thermal Management Solutions

3M offers a variety of products for a wide range of automotive applications providing efficient thermal transfer: bonding heat sinks, heat spreaders, and other cooling devices for IC packages, power transistors, LED lighting, control units and other heat-generating components. The family of thermal products include: 3M high performance acrylic adhesive, thermally conductive pads, epoxies and greases.

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3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Products

3M™ Bumpon™ Protective Products provide squeak and rattle solutions as well as sound damping. Locator pin behind instrument panel provides anti-squeak and anti-skid properties. Bumpon products serve as a gasket between pin and body frame.

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3M™ Electromagnetic Compatible Products

3M's growing line of EMC Products can control electromagnetic interference, protect printed circuit boards and help meet certification standards aroud the world. These shielding, absorbing, gasketing and sleeving products are excellent for protecting system sensor and control components.

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