3M Stories

3M launches hundreds of new products each year, spanning nearly every industry. Beginning in 2019, each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability...

Damage in Orange County, Texas following Hurricane Laura Photo credit Scott Calvin, 3M Regional Sales Rep Hurricane Laura made landfall in the U.S. last week, going from a Category 1 storm to a...

“We have a pair of tattoos. Mine says, ‘Together forever, never apart.’ Hers says, ‘Maybe in distance, but never in heart.’” That sums up the close bond between Kristi, a 3M Aberdeen,...

COVID-19 has changed just about everything about everyday life – including how people volunteer. But 3Mers across the globe are showing that community involvement doesn’t stop in times of...

Tape is a product with a seemingly simple job, to hold two things together. But what if its purpose expanded beyond that? What if we thought of its purpose as bonding the things that are essential...

With patients in long-term care facilities making up more than 40% of overall COVID-19 deaths in the nation, many providers have had to quickly respond to an unprecedented pandemic. When Trilogy...

Every day, science helps to create new solutions — and in times of crisis, these solutions are more important than ever. Typically, 3M hydrophilic film is used for microfluidic devices like the...

When three 3M scientists started work on a small biopharmaceutical filtration project in the 1990s, they had no idea their effort would become a part of today’s fight against COVID-19. That...

Following the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, 3M Foundation established a Social Justice Fund. The Foundation worked with a key group of 3M stakeholders — including those who lead...

If parenting, schooling or being a partner has become harder since the pandemic began, you’re not alone. Read on to hear candid stories from three 3Mers who’ve remained resilient as their home...

With diversity and inclusion as key values, 3M empowers women to take ownership of their careers. We sat down with 3Mers Priyanka Nepal, Pam Dupre, Brooke Ortega and Marilyn Schullo to talk about...

These days, with so many extra worries on our plates, it can be difficult to work through them without support. Fortunately, 3Mers are encouraged to be vulnerable with their supervisors when they...

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the United States serves as a reminder that the global pandemic continues to be a challenge for the world and our company. As the impacts of the pandemic...

As people look for cleaning solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re proud to be able to provide Merry Maids, a ServiceMaster company, with the training and products needed to provide...

In support of our commitment to advance social justice within our company and community, 3M has created a new leadership role. 3M is proud to announce our first-ever director of social justice...

Real talk? Keeping work and home completely separate isn’t possible — especially when we’re going through challenging times. “Having a hard time leaving your feelings at the door when you...

3M Open officials announced July 22 the 2020 charitable giving efforts of the tournament with $1.5 million directed toward local nonprofit organizations focused on supporting individuals impacted...

Every day, health care workers and first responders around the world are committed to helping save the lives of their patients. At 3M, we applaud their bravery and compassion as we continue to do...

The 3M Open Fund, in conjunction with four partners—EMC, RBC, Total Expert and Caribou—had the pleasure of presenting M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital with...

To help the world respond to COVID-19, 3M and researchers at MIT are testing a new rapid test that detects the virus. Accelerated research is underway to learn if a simple-to-use, diagnostic...

The claims against Defendants have been resolved through the entry of a consent judgment, a court-entered permanent injunction, and a payment to 3M for donation to a COVID-19 related charity....

“This year the message is simple. It’s all about the power of community,” said 3M Open Ambassador and Minnesota Vikings player Kyle Rudolph. Kyle helped kick off 3M Open festivities with a...

While some 3M internships were able to move to a virtual format this summer, there were others that required hands-on experience, such as the Optimized Operations (O2) experience – a...

Never has the career goal of improving lives been more evident than in these unprecedented times. So when Woman Engineer Magazine listed 3M fifth on their list of Top 50 Workplaces, we were...

At 3M, we believe in the fair treatment, access and opportunity for all individuals, and are committed to advocating for human rights and removing barriers to social justice and equality. That’s...