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Enabling the next generation of robotics

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The robotics industry is experiencing rapid advancements, driven by trends such as increased automation, the integration of artificial intelligence, and the development of collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside humans. A critical aspect of these advancements is the reliability and efficiency of interconnect products, which ensure seamless communication and power distribution within robotic systems. High-quality interconnect solutions are essential for maintaining the performance and durability of robots, especially in industrial and high-stress environments. 3M supports the robotics industry with a comprehensive range of interconnect products, including connectors and cable assemblies, that help meet the rigorous demands of modern robotics. These products help enhance signal integrity, reduce downtime, and improve overall system reliability, enabling the next generation of robotic innovations.

Product Portfolio 

3M High Flex Cables

3M™ High Flex Life Cables, are excellent for dynamic applications requiring high cable flex life even when the cable must be folded repeatedly.

These flat, foldable 3M cables allow for mass Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) termination, saving installation time.
High Flex cables are tested for repetitive flex life of 100 million cycles at 1 ¾” diameter, Cables are zippable for branching or discrete termination & Halogen-Free version is available as well.

Possible applications: Industrial controls, Instrumentation & Test equipment, Medical equipment, Transportation, Vending machines and more.

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3M Industrial Camera Cable Assemblies for Machine Vision

3M brings decades of expertise in signal transmission and electrical and mechanical cable design technology to factory and industrial automation. 3M helps improve performance, robustness and reliability of machine vision systems- often at a lower total system cost. 3M offers connectors, cables and assemblies for high speed/density input/output applications in three major standards – USB3 Vision®, Camera Link® and CoaXPress®- that cross the spectrum of machine vision.

3M Halogen Free Cables

These cables have Halogen-free insulation, High-quality construction for durability and reliability & Versatility for a wide range of applications.
LSZH materials help reduce the risk of soot and corrosion damage to nearby equipment. Stranded copper wire provides flexibility and extended cable life.

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3M Connectors

3M offers an extensive, robust & reliable range of connectors for Autonomous Machine & Robotics manufacturing.

  • 3M Mini Delta Ribbon Connectors
  •  3M 2mm IEEE 1394 Connectors
  •  3M Shielded Compact Ribbon (SCR) Connectors
  • 3M Mini Clamp Connectors

CFast Memory Card Series

  • Mounts onto “3M™ Connector for CFast™ Card”
  • Modular ‘Snap-on’ design allows a shorter assembly time to the connector
  • Use with connector for normal card polarization
  • Meets the requirement of 10,000 durability cycle as per CFA Standard
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Learn more in these videos

 3M™ High-Flex Life Cable, 3319 Series

3M™ Machine Vision Digital Datasheet

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