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unique strengths
ingenious solutions 11
Driving in the rain? Traffic accidents are three times more likely in wet, rainy
conditions. At such times, it doesn’t take long for pavement markings to
lose their reflectivity, making driving all the more challenging. Now, 3M has
developed a revolutionary technology – featuring innovative optics – that
keeps pavement markings bright even on wet roadways. It’s yet another
application of our amazing light management technology.
Walking or jogging at night? 3M™Scotchlite™Reflective Material – applied
to apparel, backpacks, footwear, safety garments and more – helps make
people more visible to drivers. Want to increase the energy efficiency of your
home? 3M™Scotchtint™Window Films block up to 99 percent of the sun’s
ultraviolet rays. Our newest version – employing 3M multilayer films – is
optically clear, allowing the sunshine in, while keeping out the heat-producing
effects of the sun. Through imaginative, groundbreaking products, 3M light
management technology helps improve people’s lives in many ways. It is
illuminating work.
Built into LCD TVs, Vikuiti™Display
Enhancement Films help increase
screen brightness, enhancing viewing
enjoyment. Drawing on several 3M
technologies, these films also improve
the visual appearance of many other
electronic displays – from notebook
computers and cell phones to MP3
players and PDAs.