Red Dot Design Awards Honor Two 3M ESPE Solutions
3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe and
3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule are recognized
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (June 4, 2013) – 3M ESPE has again received
honors at the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards, with recognition in 2013 for
the 3M™
ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe and the 3M™
ESPE™ Retraction Capsule. The Red Dot Design Awards are considered one of
the world’s most distinguished design competitions, and this year more than 4,662 products were entered for
consideration.
In the competition, international design experts rated
nominees based on criteria including degree of innovation, functionality,
self-explanatory quality and ecological soundness. 3M ESPE’s winning products
exemplify the company’s technical strength and commitment to solving problems
for customers through innovative design:
·
The single-use intra-oral syringes for VPS and polyether impression materials are
designed for precise application of wash materials in the patient’s mouth. The syringes were recognized for a high degree of
innovation, functional and ergonomic design, ease of use and longevity.
·
The retraction
capsule is an ergonomic dispenser for astringent retraction paste that
allows for effective mechanical retraction of the gingiva prior to impression-taking
or direct restorative procedures. The retraction capsule is compatible with common
composite dispensers, and enables easy application directly into the sulcus due
to its very fine tip.
Both
products will receive the Red Dot Quality Seal during the awards ceremony in
Essen, Germany on July 1.
“3M
ESPE has a long history of design innovations that improve the delivery of
products,” said Mark Farmer, president, 3M ESPE. “We are honored to be
recognized once again for creating highly functional solutions that make
dentistry easier for our customers and their patients.”
3M ESPE has previously received Red Dot honors for its
Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, Elipar™ S10
LED Curing Light and Pentamix™ 3 Automatic Mixing Unit.
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