3M renews Talis Partner Programme Membership
December 5, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
Diversified technology company 3M has renewed its membership to the Talis Partnership Programme.
“Effective collaboration is essential in bringing 3M solutions to new and existing customers,” said David Fletcher, marketing manager of 3M Library Systems. “Talis is one of the largest technology suppliers in the UK public and academic library market space, so it makes absolute sense that we continue to build upon on our strong relationship to deliver further value to our customers”.
3M launches new guide to demystify legislation around cleaning solvents
October 22, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
22nd October 2008, UK – Diversified technology company 3M has launched a free guide that explains to electronics and industrial users how the use of cleaning fluids is affected by legislation introduced to minimise environmental impact and improve worker safety. The e-booklet aims to simplify understanding around recent and new legislation, including timescales and options. Legislation covered within the guide include the Solvents Emissions Directive, the F Gas Regulations, HCFC-141B, REACH and RoHS. For more information, please visit: www.3m.co.uk/noveccleaning, 0870 6094639 or email 3Melectrouk@mmm.com
Level 42 Have It Taped
October 16, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
Level 42 head out on the road in October for a 20 date UK tour - with a little help from an unusual backer – the global technology company, 3M.
On the road to freedom: Universities using SelfCheck systems with great success
October 6, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
The award winning library at Coventry University with its distinctive turrets is now home to four SelfCheck Systems from diversified technology company 3M. “We introduced four V-series about 15 months ago†explained Counter Services Supervisor Suki Bharaj. “We are now processing up to 77% of the loans through this system. We are very happy with this system as we didn’t have to make physical changes to the layout. Our staff simply got behind the system and promoted it to our users.â€Â
Pioneering the way – The National University of Ireland Maynooth implements new self-service facility from 3M in its library
October 2, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
The John Paul II Library, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, has implemented a significant and exciting programme of change in recognition of the evolving needs of its users. Pivotal to the success of the Library’s on-going development has been a total conversion to self-service with SelfCheck equipment from 3M, the diversified technology company. The investment has already helped staff deliver a new model of service that reflects the requirements of today’s academic library user and will be a key factor in moving to the very different library service of the future.
3M Novec Engineered Fluid Preserves World’s Largest Squid
September 29, 2008 by newsprovider · Leave a Comment
3M Novec Engineered Fluid Preserves World’s Largest Squid
24 September 2008 – 3M innovation is helping visitors at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Washington D.C., view a 330-pound, 24-foot giant squid. The wet specimen is being safely preserved by 3M Novec 7100 Engineered Fluid, which is a non-flammable alternative to alcohol. The Novec fluid provides a clear view of the specimen, unlike alcohol, which can yellow. This is the first time that a museum has utilised 3M Novec fluid in a public display for specimen preservation.
