Greptile Technology 3M Currently Operates in More

Greptile Technology 3M currently operates in more than 60 countries with more than 70,000 employees worldwide. It mainly focuses on six markets; industrial, Transportation, Graphics and Safety; Health Care; Consumer and Office; Electronics and Communications; and Specialty Material Markets. Innovation and the creation of new products stem from 30 technology platforms such as adhesives, non-woven materials, micro-replication, drug-delivery systems, and medical-surgical supplies. Rapid growth and success of 3M is as a result of its commitment to innovation by giving the employees the freedom to try new ideas.

Applications of the greptile technology within the sports and leisure market Racing industry; steering wheel and hydraulic jack; Greptile technology has helped drivers and crew members in the racing industry perform best. When 3M greptile gripping material is applied on the steering wheel and the hydraulic jack it will help in providing a better grip. It works in a way that thousands of the microscopic "fingers" inter-connects with each other or with any other surface and provides a better grip that's not locking.

Gloves; 3M greptile technology can also be applied on the gloves, it will help maintain the grip even on the wet or oily surfaces making it well-suited for water skiing, golf and any other sporting applications. Cycling enthusiasts use pearl izumi gloves and handlebar grip tape for better handlebar control, reduced fatigue and a firmer grip with less effort. Lumberjack competitors also use specialized 3M Greptile Gripping material on high performance gloves. Connelly Skis, Inc.

incorporated 3M Greptile gripping material in making a pair of water ski gloves aptly named sticky fingers. Reflactive material; 3M technology is also used in the manufacture of reflactive materials used by the avid runners, weekend walkers or out door specialty retailer. For example it is used in the manufacture of 3M scotchlite that offers enhanced visibility benefits.

Cycling or running equipment; 3M technology can be used when manufacturing safety products, for instance the 3M safety products can help in increasing visibility to nearby motorists in poor light bad weather,3M respirator helps in breathing more easily without harmful vehicle fumes. Greptile gripping material is also used in sporting equipments such as raquet, clubs and bars, and on apparel such as gloves, zipper pulls, footwear or shoulder straps for luggage and hunting equipments. It is mainly used to obtain a better grip. New market applications of greptile technology.

Handle wrap; Greptile gripping material can be used on handle wrap to help facilitate better grip and slip resistance in the direction of shear in wet or dry conditions by controlling friction. In this case a material known as GREPTILE can be used, the material has a surface with an array of elastomeric uniformity shaped upstanding stems which are highly flexible. The stems deform and bend over when a force is applied and increases the surface area of the gripping material relative to the applied shear force.

Greptile tool tape; is made of soft, flexible, non-PVC elastomeric thermoplastic surface with numerous tiny 'gripping fingers' that helps multiply coefficient of friction to reduce slippage and repetitive twist.

It also enhances a strong secure grip hence extremely effective under wet and oily conditions First Aid products; greptile technology is also used in the manufacture of first Aid products which helps you feel better faster .for instance nexcare, it Contains Mircovex Soothing Emollient, Fast pain relief, Softens unsightly scabs, Protects and relieves chapped or cracked lips, it also has a Non-greasy formula. Insect repellent; 3M technology is also used to manufacture an insect repellent that provides higher levels of protection because of its unique patented technology.

A good example is 3M ULTRATHON. These new applications are justified to be warranted because just as the sports and leisure applications widely contribute to the economy so will the other applications add to the economy by creating new job opportunities and enlarge the grip technology industry in terms of production and sales. The new applications should also be.