3M today unveiled its new version of 3M™ Digital Designs pattern cutting
software, offering an improved interface along with two unique add-on
sales options that enhance operational efficiency on both sides of the
counter. The upgraded software, which provides a system for precision
cutting of paint protection films, expands 3M’s comprehensive film
library with options for both automotive window film and graphic
patterns.
In addition to the software upgrade, 3M helps improve business
capabilities with product simulator AddOnAuto, and helps companies
create customized marketing tools with AddLabel. The new programs are
available through a subscription-based model and boast an extensive
database of hundreds of patterns for current cars and trucks. Businesses
can easily and efficiently learn how to use these new services through
3M’s video tutorials, monthly webinars and local seminars.
Digital Designs 3 Software: Expanded
capabilities with upgraded interface and new patterns
The
upgraded 3M™ Digital Designs features a new user-friendly webpage and
software package that will roll out starting November 4, 2013 for new
and existing subscribers. A full transition to the new platform will
take place by January 7, 2014. New features include:
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Addition of automotive window film and select graphic patterns to
paint protection film patterns
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Design and editing tools to customize and create patterns
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Pattern monitoring and inventory tracking
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New “Speed Cut” button that sends cuts to the plotter with no
hesitation
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Drivers pre-loaded for most plotters, allowing quick and easy setup
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Hassle free on-line updates
AddOnAuto: Highlight your customer’s vehicle
with a virtual makeover
Seeing is believing – now 3M
helps provide customers with an advanced visual experience featuring
auto window film or paint protection film at the touch of a button:
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Enables customers to virtually add or remove 3M products and instantly
view them on their specific year, make, model, trim line and vehicle
color
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Embedded on installers’ websites and used for tablet review during
retail visits
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Customized with installers’ logo and can include only products each
business carries or sells
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E-commerce-enabled, providing customers with ability to shop and buy
online if activated
AddLabel: Improve penetration with
customized marketing labels
Customization isn’t just
for the consumer – with the new AddLabel option, 3M provides
professional applicators with a complete library of marketing labels
tailored to their specific program needs, making it even easier for them
to advertise their offerings with dealership partners:
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Designed to help businesses create professional automotive addendum
price and marketing labels for dealership customers from the comfort
of their own shop
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Builds awareness with on-vehicle advertising at the dealership
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Provides versatile marketing and promotion for businesses
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Eliminates handwritten labels
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Allows dealerships to include unique QR codes, driving customers
beyond the advertisement of the vehicle
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Materials included for 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film, 3M™
Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film, 3M™ Scotchprint™ Wrap Film Series
1080, 3M™ Scotchgard Vehicle Protection Package and 3M™ Automotive
Window Films
About 3M
3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms
them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative
collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies
that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops
inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M employs about 88,000 people
worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. For more
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