Featured in Not gone with the wind – 02-2010

More than adhesives

3M: The U.S.-based technology firm is one of the pioneers in the development and application of adhesives. It is increasingly focusing on system solutions for the photovoltaics sector based on its experience from a wide range of applications.

The robot’s yellow gripper arm silently reaches forwards. Controlled by sensors, the silver robot head works its way along the edge of a section of chassis painted white that will become a front car door. The door sealant, which is sticky on both sides, peels off of a large roll, centimeter by centimeter, and is …

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