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3M Discrete Wire

Discrete Wire: Simplifying Internal Wiring Designs

Many of the connections in my equipment design use discrete wires. Managing the bundles of different wires, routing and connecting them can become complex during assembly, but particularly so during field maintenance or repair. How can I reduce the complexity of discrete wire?

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3M Cable Management

Cable Management: How to Prevent the Rat's Nest

There are so many wires and cables in my equipment design that it's becoming an assembly line and after-sales maintenance nightmare. How can I simplify the rat's nest?

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3M Conductive Foils and Fabrics

Conductive Foils and Fabrics

There are so many wires and cables in my equipment design that it's becoming an assembly line and after-sales maintenance nightmare. How can I simplify the rat's nest?

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3M I/O

I/O: Choosing the Right I/O for Your Application

There are so many external connectivity standards, as well as styles and grades of connectors to choose from I don’t know which way to turn. What should I be looking for in an I/O connector system?

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3M EMI/RFI Absorbers

EMI/RFI Absorbers

EMI noise in equipment can cause operational problems and also make it difficult to obtain FCC certification of new products. EMI can be generated by numerous electronic devices due to the speed and complexity of modern electronics. Many EMI problems show up when the finalized new product is close to introduction, leaving little time for complex redesign.

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3M RFID Reader

RFID Reader: How to track lab equipment

Customers always look for ways to improve their operations and companies are starting to inquire about how to track items around their physical environment. From corporate assets on a depreciation schedule to files for a legal or medical office, nearly all types of businesses could use help finding and organizing their assets using RFID.

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