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Desk-Sized Tape Dispensers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Scotch Tape Dispenser Precisely Cuts Tape At the Turn of a Wheel

— January 20, 2015 — Art & Design
American multinational 3M has come up with a potentially epochal and generation-defining invention -- a better scotch tape dispenser. Scotch tape is a pretty essential object in the household and in the office, and while some of us only need to use it a few days a year to wrap gifts or stick something together, there are many people who have to work with it all day long.

To make their life easier, 3M teamed up with designer Joongho Choi to create a desk-sized tape dispenser that automatically and precisely cuts equally sized bits of tape with the simple turn of a wheel.

This scotch tape dispenser is designed to prevent the tape from disappearing back into the roll and forcing you to get your claws out to dig it out. Moreover, the cutting blades are buried deep inside the contraption, ensuring that the only thing you slice will be the tape.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Tape Dispensers - The development of automated tape dispensers presents an opportunity for businesses to streamline packaging processes and improve efficiency.
2. Precision Cutting Technology - Advancements in precision cutting technology can revolutionize industries that heavily rely on tape for various applications.
3. Enhanced User Experience - Innovations like the desk-sized tape dispenser can enhance the user experience by eliminating frustrations and improving productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can benefit from automated tape dispensers to increase packaging speed and accuracy.
2. Manufacturing Industry - Precision cutting technology can disrupt the manufacturing industry by improving the quality and efficiency of assembly processes.
3. Office Supplies Industry - The desk-sized tape dispenser can be a game-changer in the office supplies industry, providing an ergonomic and user-friendly tape dispensing solution.
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