This week’s EYE ON NPI is a cut above, it’s the Scotch Precision Scissors from 3M () - a collection of a dozen or so different scissor models all stocked and available from Digi-Key.
Normally we tend to cover electronics tools and parts on EYE ON NPI - chips, modules, antennas, why are we talking about scissors? Because nothing ruins your day like BAD SCISSORS! You know what we’re talking about, not sharp enough so that stuff has a raggedy edge. Or easily nicked so cutting isn’t smooth and you get that annoying clicking effect as you’re trying to get an elegant curve going?
The solution is easy! Add a pair or two of Scotch Precision Scissors () to your cart so next time you check out you get a gift for yourself, a fancy new pair that will bring joy.
We use our nice pair of scissors all the time to cut open Digi-Key sealed bags, trim foam tape, cut conductive copper sheets and labels. And if you have a partner who has their own fancy pair for cutting fabric you will no longer end up making them sad when you borrow their pair () - or if you did already muss up their favorite set, you can now bribe them back into your good favor with a scissor-based peacekeeping gift.
There’s about 10 different types available, from kid’s crafting scissors to multi-purpose to precision types () so be sure to peek through all the versions. 3M Scotch Precision Scissors are in stock right now for immediate shipment from Digi-Key () - order today and you’ll have them literally in your hands by tomorrow morning.
While you’re waiting for that package to arrive, check out 3M’s cool ’science at home’ series (). They’re a great set of easy-to-build projects that use common crafting materials that you can do together with kids to pique their STEM curiosity.