Reliable interconnect solutions for precise material handling and reduced downtime
In material handling, maintaining precise tolerances depends on reliable, high-performance equipment. Signals must remain clear, even in environments where vibration and high-flex motion are part of normal operation. 3M supports automated material handling with a comprehensive range of interconnect solutions, including CoaXpress® 2.0 and USB3 Vision® compliant industrial camera cable assemblies tested for millions of bend cycles and capable of clear functionality over long distances. Message a 3M expert and help maximize your precision and productivity today.
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Drive performance and durability in precision production machines for a range of industries.
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Support high-flex motion in industrial automation
Many industrial automation systems operate under continuous flexing, twisting, and torsion. 3M offers high-flex cable solutions designed for machine vision, I/O, and data applications in demanding motion environments.
Our machine vision portfolio includes:
- CoaXPress® compatible cable assemblies flex-cycle tested to 45 million cycles
- USB3 Vision® compatible cable assemblies tested up to 100 million cycles
- High-flex flat ribbon cables for I/O and data applications with options ranging from 1 million to 100 million flex cycles
These solutions help maintain reliable signal performance in equipment where motion is constant.
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Help reduce equipment downtime
Unplanned downtime can reduce output, increase maintenance costs, and impact overall productivity. 3M Interconnect Solutions help simplify installation and field maintenance with Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology, a termination method designed for fast, reliable connections.
With 3M IDC-based solutions, manufacturers can:
- Save up to 80% wiring time compared with crimp-style connectors
- Support one-hand mating and unmating for faster maintenance
- Add signal and sensor network components in less time
3M invented IDC in 1961 and continues to deliver interconnect solutions backed by decades of experience in critical industrial applications.
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Maximise board space in high-density designs
Modern production equipment often requires more functionality in smaller PCB layouts. 3M offers compact connector solutions that help engineers maximize board space without sacrificing connection reliability.
Options such as 3M™ 450 Series and 3M™ Mini-Clamp provide robust plugs, sockets, and headers at half the pitch of industry-standard connectors. For even greater space efficiency, 3M™ Mini Stack headers and sockets can help reduce board footprint by up to 30%.
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Explore material handling products
View more detailed information about 3M interconnect solutions for material handling systems, including cables, cable assemblies and a range of connectors that saves space and time.
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High-quality interconnect solutions3M connectors, cables and cable assemblies are built to help you meet your needs, from performance verification and quality control to efficient process optimisation and system upgrades.
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Expertise3M application engineers are available to help solve some of the toughest design challenges.
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Experience3M has spent decades in interconnect and electronics, backed by a century of materials science.
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Support3M provides global manufacturing processes and local support.
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