3M Stories

Will Jones had a major problem. His solar-powered car broke down in the middle of the desert as the air temperature reached 119 degrees and the nearest gas station was more than 50 miles away....

Heman Bekele, who won 3M’s Young Scientist Challenge in 2023 after inventing a soap that could someday help treat and prevent skin cancer, has been named TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year. TIME said...

Running a marathon is an impressive feat on any terrain, but the challenge of taking on 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) is even greater when set against the backdrop of the world’s tallest mountain –

Reaching planetary limits While August marks the peak of summer vacation for many, this year, the start of the month also represents something more alarming: the planet’s dwindling supply of...

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy got most of the attention last Friday at the 3M Open. The rookie dove head-first into the water off hole 18 during a charity tournament. But back on the 18th...

3M recently participated in a White House-sponsored event with an aim to help advance educational excellence, equity, and economic opportunity for Black Americans. The event, part of the Power Up...

Wendy Bauer has joined 3M as Group President for the company's Transportation and Electronics Business Group. Wendy will lead 3M's business segments focused on electronics, automotive and...

From design to recycling, the automotive industry is moving at breakneck speed to create new products and solve new challenges. 3M is a key partner at each stage, providing innovative technologies...

One of 3M's passions is protecting the health and safety of workers in all types of industries and work environments. That drives 3M to continually innovate across technologies, disciplines and...

As the world looks to accelerate climate action, 3M is intensifying its commitment to climate innovation—using cutting-edge materials science to advance decarbonization, energy efficiency,...