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37 3M Product Innovations

From Unbreakable Ad Displays to Vibrantly Capped Footwear

— June 30, 2013 — Tech
These 3M product innovations have just changed the game for DIY-ers and savvy shoppers everywhere. Whether you're looking for a new way to utilize Post-Its, protect your shoes with Scotchguard or create an entirely new look for said shoes using Scotch Tape, these products and tutorials are an interestingly inventive perspective.

Some artists have taken it to the extreme and created actual sculptures and portraits of the Mona Lisa out of Scotch Tape and Post-Its. The list of products invented by 3M or tricked out with 3M products includes phone cases, laptop skins, shoes, knives, Post-It artworks, bicycling backpacks, stationary, cameras, medical devices and club displays. The creative company has contributed an array of unexpected and fresh ideas.

Check out the whole list of 3M product innovations to find new ways to deck out your technology, footwear or artwork.
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Minimalist Travel Cams
Minimalist Travel Cams
3M Camcorder Projector CP45 is a Family-Friendly Device for All
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Metropolis Reverberation Depictions
Metropolis Reverberation Depictions
The 3M Wave Sound Video Lets You Experience Urban Soundscapes
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Laptop Screen Covers
Laptop Screen Covers
The 3M Gold Privacy Filter Stops People From Reading Over Your Shoulder
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See-Through Solar Cells
See-Through Solar Cells
Solar Film Lets You Collect Green Energy Without Compromising Style
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Cozy Hi-Tech Digit Protectors
Cozy Hi-Tech Digit Protectors
The ISGLOVES Touchscreen Compatible Mittens are Toasty Warm
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Super Web Mobiles
Super Web Mobiles
LG Touch Web
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Literal Reminder Note Ads
Literal Reminder Note Ads
This Post-It Notes Ad Puts the Reminders Right in Your Face
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Handheld Video Projectors
Handheld Video Projectors
The 3M Camcorder Projector CP40 Offers Big Wall Viewing Experience
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Personified Pinboard Portraits
Personified Pinboard Portraits
The Pinterest CEO Portrait by Eric Daigh Used 22,765 Pushpins
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Acrobatic Porcelain Figurines
Acrobatic Porcelain Figurines
The 3M Cushion Wrap Ad Campaign Sculpts Motion
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Colorful Stationery Stones
Colorful Stationery Stones
3M's Pebble Collection was Designed by Karim Rashid
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Multi-Purpose Adhesives
Multi-Purpose Adhesives
The 'Scotch Color & Patterns' Duct Tape is Used for a Variety of Projects
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Reflective Netted Apparel
Reflective Netted Apparel
The Lightning Vest Combines Safety with Style
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Palm-Sized Projectors
Palm-Sized Projectors
3M Invention Projects 50-Inch Diagonal Images
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Arched Rawhide Smartphone Covers
Arched Rawhide Smartphone Covers
The Leather Arc Cover Provides a Slick Look
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Sticky Stationary Campaigns
Sticky Stationary Campaigns
The 3M Post-It Ads Catch You Red-Handed
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Splattered Satchels
Splattered Satchels
SAG and Que Houxo Make Funky, Faux Dirty, Bag
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Cycle Ready Kicks
Cycle Ready Kicks
The Adidas Originals OT Tech Stan Smith Line is Ready for Action
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Two-Headed Reptile Ads
Two-Headed Reptile Ads
The 3M Scotch Double-Sided Tape Campaign is 'Sticky on Both Sides'
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Yellow Life Campaigns
Yellow Life Campaigns
Sticky Notes are Always on the Brain in the 3M Post-It 2011 Ads
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Presentation Competitions
Presentation Competitions
Slideshare's Contest Awards the Most Beautiful Slide Shows of 2010
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Brass Knuckle Phones
Brass Knuckle Phones
Grip-Ez Makes it Simple to Keep Your Mobile in Hand
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Modernized Medical Devices
Modernized Medical Devices
Littman 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope Betters Performance Through Tech
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Post-It Notes Masterpieces
Post-It Notes Masterpieces
Mona Lisa from 12,000 Sticky Sheets
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Scotch Tape Sculptures
Scotch Tape Sculptures
The ‘Scotch Off the Roll’ Contestant Pieces are Breathtaking
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Eco-Friendly Filtration
Eco-Friendly Filtration
The IDEO and 3M 'Filtrete' Promotes Sustainable Water Bottle Use
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Dual Reflective Kicks
Dual Reflective Kicks
The Nike Air Force 1 Premium Hi 3M Fall 2010 Collection
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Cozy Insultated Skater Shoes
Cozy Insultated Skater Shoes
The Vans LXVI Collection Expands to Winter Footwear
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Psychedelic Glittering Clubs
Psychedelic Glittering Clubs
Cristal Bar in Hong Kong
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Vibrantly Capped Footwear
Vibrantly Capped Footwear
The Del Toro 3M Neon Green Toe Cap Oxford is For the Funky Dandy
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Comic Book Knife Ads
Comic Book Knife Ads
The 3M Nexcare Bandaid Campaign is Made for Cartoon Lovers
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Duct Tape Band Aids
Duct Tape Band Aids
Manly First Aid by 3M Nexcare
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Sleek Laptop Skins
Sleek Laptop Skins
Wild Iamhuman Covers Set Your Mac Apart from the Pack
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Clever Cycling Apparel
Clever Cycling Apparel
The 'Levi's Commuter Series' is Made for the Man on the Go
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Fireman Gear Gadget Cases
Fireman Gear Gadget Cases
Fire Hose iPhone Covers are a Rugged Way to Protect Your Phone
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Movie Quote Laptop Skins
Movie Quote Laptop Skins
Computer Customization for Film Buffs is Getting Hotter
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Unbreakable Ad Displays
Unbreakable Ad Displays
The 3M Security Glass Window Puts Money on the Line
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