Company

3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions today announced the availability of 3M^™ PICC/CVC Securement Device + Tegaderm^™ I.V. Advanced Securement Dressing, an innovative sutureless securement system designed to deliver enhanced adhesion without sacrificing patient comfort for the best possible experience and outcomes. The new product is featured May 20 through May 23 during the 2013 Infusion Nurses Society Annual Convention in 3M booth #411.

The Post-it Brand from 3M introduces the Post-it Signature Series, a new collection of premium Post-it Notes, Page Markers and List Pads designed in partnership with 16 artists who have created 21 original collections ranging from classic to contemporary. The Post-it Signature Series combines fashion with function, offering consumers new ways to express themselves and give the gift of style to others. The collection will be unveiled at the more...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 63.5 cents per share for the second quarter of 2013, payable June 12, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 24, 2013. 3M has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for more than 96 years.

As of March 31, 2013, 3M had 690,194,620 common shares outstanding and 94,745 shareholders of record. more...

A new product family from the 3M Communication Markets Division offers wireless network operators an easy, scalable and flexible method for managing fiber and power cables at the cell site. 3M™ Tower Dome Terminals simplify cable management, weatherproof sensitive connections, and enable quick and easy installation, leading to reduced operating costs and improved network reliability. The product family will launch at CTIA 2013, to be held May 20 more...

As the demand for more data and premiums on energy have grown, 3M Company along with Iceotope Research and Development Ltd, and the University of Leeds are working to advance energy efficiency in servers using new data center liquid cooling methodologies. The efforts will be recognized by the Uptime Institute today, which selected the organizations as a Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Award winner for pioneering projects and innovations that more...

In 2013, more than 4.5 million Americans will require a blood transfusion, making year-round blood donation a critical way to give back to your community. The Nexcare give Program encourages people nationwide to roll up a sleeve anytime of the year and “give.” Now in its fifth year and timed in support of the World Health Organization’s World Blood Donor Day on June 14, Nexcare give has inspired donors across the country to participate in more...

3M Unitek announced today it has successfully resolved U.S. and French patent lawsuits related to sales by RMO, Inc. (doing business as Rocky Mountain Orthodontics) of customized lingual orthodontic brackets and appliances manufactured by Lingualjet Orthodontics. The patent litigation was settled in favor of 3M with a U.S.

Providing a better patient experience and better oral care through digital technology, 3M Unitek today announced the availability of the 3M^™ True Definition Scanner for use in orthodontic practice—a complete digital impression system that uses 3D-in-motion video technology to deliver a true replica of the oral anatomy with precision and accuracy. The digital process brings improved productivity, better oral care and ultimately a better patient more...

In celebration of making great first impressions, Scotch-Brite™ Printed Lint Rollers is partnering with E! News’ Catt Sadler to launch the “First Impressions Photo Contest” today. Now through the end of the month, fashionistas everywhere can come to the Scotch-Brite Facebook page (www.Scotch-Brite.com/FirstImpressions) and submit a photo in their favorite “first impression” outfit with a short description for an opportunity to win $5,000 towards more...

3M, the innovation company that never stops inventing, today announced that two of its recent technologies have received prestigious honors from the Edison Awards, a program conducted by the non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization Edison Universe, which is dedicated to fostering future innovators.

3M Purification introduces the 3M™ Pro Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Filtration System. The 3M Pro RO helps provide cleaner, better tasting water using multi-stage filtration, and also includes a high-pressure booster pump for increased production. The addition of the booster pump gives the 3M Pro RO a consistent pressure of 100 psi and the ability to deliver 36 to 50 gallons of clean, great-tasting water per day.¹

The 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service will bring Simon & Schuster eBooks to readers in a new pilot program at the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library. The program will make all Simon & Schuster eBooks available to the library for purchase, including new titles. more...