In May 2018, 3M introduced its new Glass Bubbles S32HS hollow glass microbead product at the National Plastics Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.
3M hollow glass microbeads help original equipment manufacturers reduce the weight of composite parts by 40% and density less than 1.0g / cc, while still being able to finish a grade A painted surface finish, it can be used for lightweight sealants, injection molded parts and SMC Lightweight material.