Reese Weber Senior Application Engineer 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
ADhesives: tapes
A design engineer applying tape for an industrial application.
When are adhesives and tapes the ideal choice for an application? Today’s design engineers have an abundance of attachment options to choose from — which is likely a blessing and a curse. Undoubtedly, identifying the ideal adhesive or bonding solution for an application can be a challenge. This is particularly true given the factors that typically affect a project, such as costs, reliability, labor, and efficiency.
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December 2021
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For certain applications, more than one option can help a designer better achieve his or her bonding objectives. To this end, tapes and adhesives are rapidly gaining acceptance in several markets. Their ease-of-use, durability, and ability to bond and seal simultaneously offer end-users flexibility when creating their design. DESIGN WORLD
