3M Stories

The way we shop has changed – think online with fast delivery – but the way online sellers ship, using cardboard boxes (invented in 1856), hasn’t. A team at 3M is about to change that....

At 3M, we’re committed to our people and to advancing our culture. We're so committed, in fact, that we’ve made people and culture one of our company’s top priorities. 3M is comprised of...

3M recently hosted a hackathon for social good called 3M Impact in a Day. During the week of March 25-29, more than 20 nonprofit organizations from across the Twin Cities came to 3M Center to...

In February, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released a report finding that the proportion of female inventors is not keeping pace with the proportion of women entering science and...

3M filed legal action Friday, April 10, in federal court in New York City against Performance Supply LLC, alleging illegal price gouging and deceptive trade practices in the sales of N95...

A nod to the power of nature to spur innovation greets visitors to Milan this week, thanks to some innovative materials from 3M. The installation, “A Pinnacle of Reflection,” is a...

The latest 3M Design Center, 3M's fifth, has opened in Shanghai, China. 3M Design China will enrich solutions for Chinese customers, build powerful brand experiences and bring a unique Chinese...

Recently, award-winning journalist Katie Couric partnered with 3M to launch the State of Science Index (SOSI), a global survey assessing how the world feels about science. Katie sat down with CEO...

Why do we age? How long can we live? How does lifestyle interact with the aging process? These are a few of the questions addressed in a unique meeting arena featuring Nobel Laureates, experts and...

Have you ever wondered why the repetitive sound of a drumbeat can inspire, while the noisy buzz of a factory line can annoy? You may not realize it, but our bodies constantly respond to the sounds...