Press Releases

Armor vest plates protect military warriors Ceradyne, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, announced it has received an award for more than $40 million from the U.S. Government for two separate...

Digital Interactive Avatar Helps Conference Attendees Find Panels & More Imagine a world in which you don’t need to speak to a car salesperson to get a trade-in quote, or a restaurant hostess to...

Dream Big, Create Big, and Share Big with Post-it Big Pads The Post-it Brand from 3M announces the launch of Post-it Big Pads, a line of products designed to facilitate collaborative engagement...

Zero solvent adhesive offers outstanding performance 3M introduces a new, revolutionary alternative to solvent based adhesives: 3M™ Fast Tack Water Based Adhesive 1000NF. While many adhesive...

Company introduces SpotOn temperature monitoring system and Surgical Clipper Professional 9681 3M™ is debuting two products at this week’s Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)...

New polyurea marking offers visibility, durability and application productivity 3M introduces 3M Liquid Pavement Marking Series 5000, representing the next generation of plural-component polyurea...

Durable, digitally-printed signs ideal for tourism, way-finding and airports 3M introduces 3M Custom Traffic Sign Faces, a new offering of image-enhancing, full-color graphic sign faces digitally...

Project will donate up to $20,000 to ATSSA and ARTBA Foundations 3M Traffic Safety and Security Division announces continuation of the 3M Visibly Safer Work Zones Project to support the American...

3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Becomes New Standard for No. 16 With the 2013 season now underway, NASCAR® driver Greg Biffle will once again be racing with the environmentally sustainable, 3M™

Novel, collaborative effort in fight against HAIs 3M Infection Prevention and founding partners, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), International Association of Healthcare...

The Alabama Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has received a grant of $500,000 from the 3M Foundation to purchase and manage 130 acres at the northern edge of the Bankhead National Forest, a...

Alliance promises holistic assessment and rehabilitation processes, improved asset management, reduced cost when compared to pipe replacement and customized pipe renewal for water utilities 3M and...

Breakthrough technology enhances comfort and wearability of protective eyewear 3M’s newest line of safety eyewear, 3M™ SecureFit™ Protective Eyewear, enhances comfort and wearability by...

First-of-its-kind cable assembly designed for reaches up to 100 meters Designers of high-performance computing systems, data centers and other ultra-high-throughput networks have a new...

3M announces full study findings at RSA Conference A new study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, commissioned by 3M, the maker of privacy filters for computers and mobile devices, reveals that...

3M Health Information Systems has been awarded a contract by Banner Health that will expand the organization’s portfolio of 3M products to include the 3M 360 Encompass System. The system’s...

– Demonstrating Innovation Leadership in Ultra Large-format PCAP Technology Solutions – As an innovation leader in projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen technology and electronics, 3M Touch...

NASCAR star Greg Biffle to make appearance at WQA Aquatech USA 3M Purification announces a robust support program for Authorized Water Quality Dealers, featuring advanced marketing assistance and...

3M Food Safety’s molecular detection technology meets international test criteria for spotting Salmonella in all food categories and environmental products 3M Food Safety today announced its...

Trendy space highlights cutting-edge lighting solutions and surface finishes 3M Architectural Markets is giving design enthusiasts a new opportunity to see its innovative products in action with...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that it will participate in the Barclays Industrial Select Conference, on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Miami, Florida. David W. Meline, senior vice president and...

Tank is lighter and more cost effective for fleet vehicles 3M (NYSE: MMM) announces it has successfully completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas (CNG)...

Solutions for bonding, fastening, attaching and identification withstand cleaning, disinfection and sterilization 3M announces a new portfolio of medical design products created to meet the...

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that the Board of Directors elected Muhtar Kent, 60, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company, to the Board of Directors, effective...

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 first quarter of 2013, an 8 percent increase over the quarterly...

Elliott Berger, M.S., Division Scientist for 3M’s Personal Safety Division, will be presented with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Lifetime Achievement Award in St....

Enter for the chance to win a $30,000 healthy home remodel from 3M Families exposed to mold, irritants, toxins and other harmful elements in the home are at risk for developing health conditions...

Report cites 63 innovations from 3M ESPE during 2012 3M ESPE has been named the most innovative company in the worldwide dental industry for the eighth consecutive year, based on new product...

3M Food Safety today announced its 3M™ Molecular Detection AssayListeria method has received a matrix extension for select foods through the AOAC Research Institute’s Performance Tested MethodsSM

-- ECM C2006 with capacitance density of 20 nF per square inch now available for high-volume manufacturing -- 3M announced today at DesignCon 2013 the full launch of its Embedded Capacitance...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.41 per share, an increase of 4.4 percent versus the fourth quarter of 2011. Operating income was $1.4 billion and operating income...

First library system in Washington to implement innovative eBook lending service Beginning today, patrons of Sno-Isle libraries will have a simple, streamlined option for checking out and reading...

To prevent noise-induced hearing loss, 3M encourages workers to wear hearing protection when exposed to sound levels higher than 85 decibels For an estimated 275 million people around the world,...

– Grants will be used for educational programs at nature centers nationwide – 3M is awarding more than $400,000 in grants to nine environmental organizations for projects aimed at improving...

- Fiber connectors from 3M transform old notions about field terminations while delivering great flexibility, cost savings and reliability - BICSI Winter Conference and Exhibition, Booth #233 –...

- The 3M POLS portfolio offers a complete, end-to-end fiber solution for the enterprise - BICSI Winter Conference and Exhibition, Booth #233 – Today, 3M unveiled a portfolio of Passive Optical...

--Introductory discount of 20 percent now through Jan. 31, 2013-- Purchasing 3M cable assemblies for computing systems, networks and data centers is now faster and easier. 3McablesDirect.com...

3M to Showcase Innovative Screen Protector and Mobile Projector Solutions in Booth 30528 3M, a global innovation company, will be exhibiting at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show...

Demonstrating Innovation Leadership in Ultra Large-format PCAP Technology Solutions As an innovation leader in projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen technology and electronics, 3M Touch Systems,...

Integrated online catalog system now live at Baltimore County Public Library Browsing and checking out eBooks is about to get a lot easier for patrons of libraries using the Polaris Integrated...

For the fifth year in a row, independent healthcare research firm KLAS, has ranked 3M Codefinder Software as the top software product in the Medical Records Coding category of its annual...

Spackling and primer in one features nanotechnology to create professional-looking results in one step, eliminating the need to prime before painting 3M today introduced a new product designed...

–International validations achieved within first year of launch– 3M Food Safety today announced its 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay Salmonellareceived an NF VALIDATION mark from AFNOR...

On a conference call with analysts and investors, 3M (NYSE: MMM) today will affirm its 2012 earnings-per-share target of $6.27 to $6.35 and provide a roadmap for the company’s 2013 performance...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: 2013 outlook conference call on Wed., December 12, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CT. Fourth-quarter 2012 earnings conference call...

Lia Griffith from Portland, Ore. Wins $10,000 Grand Prize Lia Griffith of Portland, Ore., creative director at Ellinée, an online stationery store, was crowned the 2012 “Scotch Brand Most...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Ceradyne, Inc. effective as of November 28, 2012, pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement among Ceradyne, 3M,...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that its tender offer to purchase all issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDN) at a price of $35.00 per share was successful....

Integrated computer-assisted coding and documentation improvement system will be used to monitor outcomes and prepare for ICD-10 Sharp HealthCare, a not-for-profit integrated regional healthcare...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that on November 15, 2012, it received clearance from the Austrian Federal Competition Authority with respect to its previously announced tender offer for all issued...

FCI, a leading supplier of power products and interconnect systems, and 3M have entered into a second-source agreement covering the High Power Card Edge (HPCE®) and HP2™ power product families. “

3M Health Information Systems has released a new version of the 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool (3M CTT) with productivity enhancements, new code mapping features, and an ICD-10 financial impact...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE: MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 59 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012, payable Dec. 12, 2012, to shareholders of...

3M announced today that Michael L. Eskew, a member of the company's board of directors since 2003, is elected lead director, effective immediately. He succeeds Vance D. Coffman, who remains on the...

At a meeting of institutional investors and analysts in St. Paul today, 3M business leaders, including chairman, president and CEO Inge Thulin, will outline the company’s vision and strategies...

To engage and educate students on the importance of energy awareness, Saint Paul Public Schools has partnered with Post-it® Brand from 3M to launch the Post-it® Notes Energy Project – a...

eBook Access Now Available to More than One Million Additional Minnesota Residents Dakota, Washington and Ramsey County Libraries will unveil the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service today,...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: 3M Investor Meeting at 3M headquarters in St. Paul, Minn. on Thurs., November 8, 2012. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. CT and is...

Three Sizes of New 5000-Grit Discs and Hand Sheets Reduce Compounding Time for Detailers Time is money in the automotive collision repair industry, and the new 3M™ Trizact™ 5000 Sanding Discs...

Fine-Edge Precision Masking Tape Cuts Time, Improves Quality for Collision Repair Every painter needs a tape that delivers excellent performance and clean paint lines. The 3M Automotive...

In today’s hyper-competitive shop industry, efficient repair methods mean shorter cycle times, better resource management and better margins. Two years ago, 3M revolutionized the application of...

3M issued the following statement today from Inge G. Thulin, 3M chairman, president and chief executive officer on the passing of Allen F. Jacobson, former 3M chairman and chief executive officer:...

Unique 3M-hosted summit brings together interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions for real life challenges For Denise Castelli, the Infection Prevention Leadership Summit provides hope — hope...

3M has earned a top spot on Booz & Company’s list of most innovative companies for the third consecutive year, ranking number three behind Apple and Google. Booz & Company, a global management...

3M Food Safety announces that the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Water – Total ATP test swab will be moving to an innovative, liquid-stable formulation that allows for improved temperature stability and...

– Campaign will help provide training and support for veterans and their families – As America’s troops are returning home they are facing unprecedented unemployment rates. Their challenge...

3M announced today that WIELAND Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. entered a licensing agreement with 3M for use of 3M's processed zirconia coloring technology. The 3M technology enables the coloring of...

Scotch® High Strength Filament Tapes Featuring Modified Synthetic Rubber Adhesive Ensures Strength and Sustainability without Compromise PACK EXPO, Booth #N-3319 – Natural Rubber Adhesives have...

Expanded product line offers options for tape weight, backing strength and performance PACK EXPO, Booth #N-3319 – Known for its innovation and adhesive technologies, 3M continues to introduce...

New reinforced tape from 3M takes tensile strength to new heights PACK EXPO, Booth #N-3319 – Addressing the challenges posed by the harsh environments and extreme pressures of deep water...

New System Enables Fast and Easy Customization PACKEXPO, Booth #N-3319 – 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division has developed an online carry handle configuration tool. The online tool...

Narrow Profile Head Easily Converts Systems for Use with Scotch® Box Sealing Tapes PACK EXPO, Booth #N-3319 – 3M introduces the 3M™ AccuGlide™ Taping Head NPH. The narrow profile taping...

Specialty Automation Available for a Wide Variety of Case Sealing Challenges PACK EXPO, Booth #N-3319 – 3M today unveiled a series of Specialty Automation enhanced for 3M-MaticTM Case Sealers....

3M Food Safety announced today that its 3M™ Tecra™ ListeriaVisual Immunoassay (VIA) for Environmental Testing (#091201) has received validation from the AOAC Research Institute’s Performance...

High throughput performance enhances 3M Cogent’s card conversion service capability 3M Cogent announced today that the Improvision NPS2, the company’s new high-speed duplex scanner, tested in...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported record third-quarter earnings of $1.65 per share, an increase of 8.6 percent versus the third quarter of 2011. Operating income was $1.7 billion and operating income...

- New Optical Components from 3M Help Cable Operators Take Fiber Further - SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Booth #1441 – Today, 3M introduced two new families of optical components designed to help cable...

Advanced digital impression system to boldly redefine the economics of CAD/CAM dentistry 3M ESPE announces its new advanced digital impression system, the 3M™ True Definition Scanner. The...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that its direct wholly owned subsidiary, Cyborg Acquisition Corporation, has commenced its previously announced tender offer for all outstanding shares of common...

New 3M LED Advanced Light Bulb Delivers Energy Efficiency Without Compromise 3M, a leader in light management technologies, introduced its first venture into the home light bulb category today...

Open API and advocacy for content transfer give libraries powerful integration options Visitors to the 3M Library Systems booth at the Frankfurt Book Fair from October 10-14 will have the chance...

3M Streaming Projector Uses New Roku® Streaming Stick Providing Access to Hundreds of Channels Practically Anywhere Everyone loves that big-screen movie experience, yet as streaming content has...

3M Unitek and 3M Innovative Properties Co. announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against RMO, Inc. (Rocky Mountain Orthodontics – Lingual Jet) alleging infringement of 3M’s patent...

– New Business Structure Builds Scale and Opportunity – Consistent with its strategy of building relevance and presence in the marketplace, 3M today announced a realignment of its major...

3M (NYSE:MMM) and Avery Dennison Corp. (NYSE:AVY) have terminated the definitive agreement under which 3M would have purchased Avery Dennison’s Office and Consumer Products business, the two...

Lens provides new-to-the-world optical technology for LED illuminated tail lamps At its 2012 Transportation Summit this week – an event showcasing the newest technology solutions designed to...

Acquisition Broadens 3M’s Ceramic Platform 3M (NYSE:MMM) and Ceradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRDN) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M’s acquisition of Ceradyne,...

Pilot program launches at New York Public Library The 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service is helping to bring Penguin eBooks to library patrons at the New York Public Library and Brooklyn...

Comes to 3M from Department of Homeland Security 3M today announced that Ivan Fong will join the company as Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, effective Oct. 15, 2012. Fong,...

Event to feature tech sessions, speakers and product showcase focused on industry solutions 3M will be demonstrating its expertise and full range of solutions designed to address industry...

Web-based curriculum trains physicians to capture complete and accurate ICD-10 documentation 3M Health Information Systems is enriching its web-based ICD-10 Education Program with 18 new physician...

3M and Ivoclar Vivadent announced today that they have settled a patent lawsuit in Germany involving a processed zirconia coloring technology. As a result of the settlement, Ivoclar Vivadent will...

Save Money, Energy and Add Fall Flair With Smart Preparation and Tips from the Experts Active summer months can play havoc on your home, whether you’ve been playing host for the neighborhood...

ThermaVolt AR Insulating Paper calendared insulating paper is made of a new, breakthrough material developed to deliver dielectric and thermal stability and mechanical strength Manufacturers of...

- Tim Frost wins “Made in America” Giveaway - Please replace the caption with the accompanying corrected caption. The release reads: 3M PRESENTS FORD F-150 TRUCK TO MASTER ELECTRICIAN -Tim...

Integrated computer-assisted coding and documentation improvement system will be used to monitor outcomes and prepare for ICD-10 The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, one of the world’s...

- New 3M ID6204 Reader Enables Interoperability and Enhanced Revenue Capture - 3M announced today that Ambassador Bridge is the first organization in the United States to install the newly...

—Highly routable interconnect solution meets demanding system performance and packaging challenges of PCI Express 2.0 and 3.0 systems— Designers of enterprise computing systems using PCI...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Citi 2012 Global Industrial Conference in Boston on Wed., September 19, 2012; Inge Thulin, chairman, president and chief executive...

– New 15”, 17” and 19” displays ideal for kiosk applications offering gesture-based user interfaces – As kiosk user interfaces evolve to satisfy the gesture-based interface expectations...