Press Releases

Controllers Optimized for HID Interface and MicroTouch MT7 Software When display integrators or device manufacturers develop interactive touch products, they require electronics engineered to meet...

The updated Static Control product catalog from 3M Electronics Solutions Division features 140 pages of electrostatic discharge solutions from the industry leader. In static-sensitive...

In order to better serve high-volume manufacturers, 3M recently released a die-cast version of the Mini Delta Ribbon Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) Right-Angle Receptacle. The new die-cast version...

3M announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary 3M Deutschland GmbH has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the District Court of Düsseldorf, Germany, against Sue Heung REF Co.,...

Customers Warm to RFID-Based Self Service Machines that Accept Payments The seven-branch library system of Douglas County, Colorado, has reported that collection of fines and fees rose by 48...

3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of personal protection and energy absorbing products. Aearo provides a broad platform for accelerated...

Acquisition Expands 3M’s Infection Prevention Product Offerings 3M Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, announced today it has acquired Les Entreprises Solumed Inc., a Quebec-based developer...

Belimed, Inc, a world leader in infection control systems, and 3M Sterilization Assurance, a world leader in sterilization monitoring products and a part of 3M Health Care, have formed a...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of a survey management application which helps direct store delivery (DSD)...

Changes to 3M’s U.S. retirement program will ensure sustainable and flexible benefits over the long-term, the company told employees and retirees today. While pension plans for current retirees...

First paragraph of release should read: 3M today announced that it will webcast its first-quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 8 a.m. CT (instead of 3M today...

3M recently announced two new additions to the 3M Mini-Clamp Connector family of products, the Mini-Clamp II Wiremount Plug, 371 Series and Wiremount Socket, 373 Series. The new connectors provide...

Selection Will Increase Capacity Without Need for New Towers in River Bed; CTEEP, a Unit of ISA Group, Is Second Foreign Utility to Embrace 3M Solution One of Brazil’s largest electric...

3M announced today that it will headquarter its Optical Systems business in North Asia, effective immediately, as part of the company’s overall strategy to accelerate growth by moving closer to...

HighJump Warehouse Management System Chosen for Low Total Cost of Ownership, Adaptability and Value-Added Support Offerings HighJump Software, a 3M company today announced that Premier Decorations...

Works with NASCAR, Another American Legend 3M celebrates American Legends – Scotch vinyl electrical tapes and NASCAR – with a new promotion. 3M observed the 60th anniversary of the invention...

Shanghai Pudong Gas Installing Dynatel ‘Marker Balls’ For Tracking of Buried Infrastructure for 2010 Event When the 2010 World Exposition opens on a two-square-mile site in Shanghai, China’s...

Design engineers in the machine vision industry now have more machine vision configuration options than before. The new 3M brand MDR Base Configuration Digital Camera Cable from the 3M Electronic...

- Acquisition Broadens Polymer Formulation Capabilities - Dyneon LLC, a 3M company, announced today that it has acquired the business of Hitech Polymers Inc., a manufacturer of specialty...

A new lightweight, handheld electrostatic discharge event detector capable of distinguishing various levels of ESD events is available immediately from the 3M Electronic Solutions Division. The 3M...

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Citigroup 2008 Global Industrial Manufacturing Conference on Wednesday, March 5 in New York. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice...

Workflow Automation Solutions Strengthen Portfolio of Solutions for Customer 3M announced today that it is bringing the Amelior™ suite of real-time workflow automation solutions from Patient...

A new full-featured, triple-play modem module from 3M allows the 3M Dynatel Advanced Modular System 965AMS to test the latest xDSL services. The compact 3M Dynatel All-in-One Modem Module VDSL2...

New HighJump Billing Management Functionality Will Be Key to Meeting Customer Demands HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of HighJump Billing Management. HighJump Billing Management is designed to...

3M Health Care announced today the launch of its newest infection prevention product, 3M™ Tegaderm™ CHG (chlorhexidine gluconate) IV Securement Dressing, a transparent, antimicrobial dressing...

Finding underground pipes just got easier. The new 3M Dynatel Advanced Pipe/Cable Locator 2220M harnesses the time-tested technology of other Dynatel locators but is specially designed to locate...

3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch technology, today announces that Kristel Displays will offer interactive digital signage...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 50 cents per share for the first quarter 2008, a 4.2 percent increase over the quarterly...

3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly-own subsidiary of the 3M Company and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch technology, introduces today Mouser Electronics as its newest authorized North...

3M today announced it has expanded its pharmaceutical collaboration for 3M’s advanced Track and Trace system that uses wireless technology known as radio frequency identification (RFID) to track...

Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Aid Circulation Management, Security and Self Service The City of Paris has chosen 3M Library Systems to supply and install radio frequency...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Lehman Brothers 2008 25th Annual Industrial Select Conference on Tuesday, February 12 in Miami. George W. Buckley, chairman, president...

Company Posts Record Fourth Quarter Sales; Reaffirms Minimum 10 Percent Earnings Per Share Expectation For 2008 3M (NYSE:MMM) today reported 2007 sales of $24.5 billion, an all-time record for the...

3M’s novel idea of “warmth without bulk” changed the look of winter outerwear The creation of Thinsulate™ Insulation is a great example of 3M’s company-wide commitment to innovation and...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Brown Bottling Group has improved operational efficiency and increased sales with its...

Revolutionary Aluminum Conductor Significantly Increases Transmission Capacity Without New or Larger Towers Platte River Power Authority, a utility owned by and serving four major communities in...

‘Open Access’ Policy Looks Ahead to ISO Standard Adoption; Enables Users to Share Tags and Use Other Vendors’ Hardware 3M Library Systems today will introduce the 3M Tag Data Manager, which...

- New Electromagnetic Security Panels Offer Improved Functionality and Vastly Expanded Range of Design Choices - 3M Library Systems today introduced its 3M Detection System Select Series for use...

- Filtrete Filters May Provide Energy Efficiency and a Cleaner Indoor Environment - Leading residential air filter brand, Filtrete, now brings all of the attributes homeowners have come to trust...

3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch screen technology, today announces that CI Lumen Industries will offer large-format...

Two 3M division scientists, Dr. Stanley B. Collins and Dr. Scott R. Culler, are the recipients of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Team Innovation Award for 2008, the ACS has announced....

3M and Himax Combine Proprietary Technologies Creating Innovative Miniature Projectors 3M (NYSE: MMM), one of the world’s leading companies in optics technology, and Himax Technologies, Inc....

Miniature Projection Technology Available Now 3M is now providing consumer electronics manufacturers with a revolutionary advancement in the emerging field of miniature projection technology. 3M...

3M today announced that it will webcast its fourth-quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at 8 a.m. CT. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Nagel Beverage has significantly reduced costs and improved operations with the...

3M Touch Systems, Inc. introduces today All American Semiconductor, LLC as its newest authorized North American distributor for MicroTouch™ touch systems and touch monitors. All American will be...

— Company Maintains Balanced Focus on Growth and Operational Excellence — At an institutional investor and analyst meeting in New York today, 3M expressed confidence in its ability to achieve...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will webcast its 2008 Outlook Meeting on Wednesday, December 12. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. ET, and is scheduled to adjourn at noon ET. Further details...

Wraps Up $10,000 Grand Prize in Eleventh Annual Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest Janet Smith, a gift-wrapping guru from Willow Grove, Penn., was crowned “America’s Most Gifted Wrapper"...

Innovative technology changes business meetings and presentations for the better 3M introduces the 3M Digital Media System 700 and 800 Series Projectors, featuring innovative Vikuiti Super Close...

Acquisition Bolsters 3M’s Personal Protection Franchise 3M and Aearo Technologies Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M’s acquisition of Aearo for a...

3M RV/Marine Water Filtration, one of the world’s leading suppliers of water filters for RV and boat manufacturers, today announced that its products have been listed and certified by NSF...

3M Touch Systems, Inc. will feature many innovative and practical MicroTouch gaming products at the Global Gaming Exposition (G2E) 2007, Las Vegas, NV. MicroTouch™ Capacitive TouchSense®...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 48 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2007, payable Dec. 12, 2007, to shareholders of...

3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of the business of Bondo Corp., a manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and...

Joseph Tippett, Jr., an electrician and owner of Tippett & Sons Electrical Services in Mechanicsville, Md., has won the most recent 3M Electrical Markets Division promotion for 3M spring...

Acquisition Enhances 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Repair Solutions 3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Bondo Corp., a manufacturer of auto...

Clarity™ SL Braces Combine Clear Braces with More Efficient Tooth Movement Combining the latest in braces technology and fashion, 3M Unitek Corp. introduces Clarity SL braces, a clear,...

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Unifam Sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs. Terms of the transaction were not...

Timberland PRO has selected Thinsulate Insulation for both its product and service leadership for its new, ultimate insulated waterproof work boot for the work zone and construction markets. The...

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Lingualcare Inc., a Dallas-based orthodontic technology and services company offering the iBraces system, a customized, lingual...

- Acquisition Expands 3M’s Abrasive Product Offering for the Metalworking Industry - 3M announced today that it has acquired Standard Abrasives, a manufacturer of coated abrasive specialties and...

A World Leader in Window Film Technology Helps Provide Affordable Energy Saving Solutions 3M joined the Clinton Climate Initiative's (CCI) landmark global procurement agreement today to reduce...

3M announced today that it requested dismissal of CDW Corp. and Hitachi Koki USA from the U.S. International Trade Commission investigation over lithium ion battery technology and a parallel...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference on Wednesday, November 7 in New York. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice president and chief...

- 3M to Distribute Checkpoint Products to Libraries Globally - 3M (NYSE:MMM) and Checkpoint Systems, Incorporated (NYSE:CKP) today announced a global strategic sales and marketing alliance that...

3M Car Care for Consumers Provides Education, Reliable Solutions, Trusted Brand for Car Appearance, Performance and Maintenance Today's car owners are a diverse group – from Baby Boomers...

Simple Tips Protect Your Vehicle During Cold Temps and Tough Driving Conditions Winter weather is just around the corner, and with it come salty, sandy roads, cold starting conditions and sluggish...

3M and Zargis Medical Corp., a spin-off from Siemens Corporate Research (NYSE:SI) and a majority-owned subsidiary of Speedus Corp. (NASDAQ:SPDE) today announced an exclusive multi-year marketing...

3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the January 1, 2008 availability of MicroTouch DST touch screens for select authorized NEC Integrators in North America in popular 32”, 40” and 46”...

3M and Sanyo Electric have reached a global settlement regarding a lithium ion battery cathode patent dispute filed in March 2007 against Sanyo and other companies in the Minnesota District Court...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced the release of a warehouse management system (WMS) specifically designed for small- and...

- Shanghai Electric is First Utility Outside the U.S. to Deploy High-capacity 3M Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced to Help Relieve Transmission Bottlenecks - Shanghai Electric Power Company...

3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Unifam Sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs. Terms of the...

MicroTouch DST Touch Screens 3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the expanded product offering of MicroTouch DST touch screens for large-format interactive digital signage (IDS) applications in...

Per-Share Earnings Rise 12% On Record Sales Of $6.2 Billion; Company Raises Full-Year Earnings Expectations 3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and profit results for the third quarter of...

3M announced today that along with its wholly owned subsidiary 3M Korea Ltd., it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the District Court of Seoul, Korea against LGS Co., Ltd. The suit...

At a meeting of institutional investors and investment analysts in St. Paul Tuesday, 3M chairman, president and CEO George Buckley outlined how the company is executing its four-prong growth strategy

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Abzil Industria e Comercio Ltda., a manufacturer of orthodontic products based in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Terms of the...

3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of capacitive touch screen technology, today announced the commercial availability of MicroTouch...

3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lingualcare Inc., a Dallas-based orthodontic technology and services company offering the iBraces system, a customized,...

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Venture Tape Corp., a global provider of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes based in Rockland, Mass. Venture Tape manufactures a broad...

3M and Avery Dennison Corporation [NYSE:AVY] have reached a settlement of lawsuits brought by 3M in the United States and the Netherlands for infringement of 3M’s patents directed to release...

Global telecom service providers gathered in Austin, Texas, to learn of the latest advances in fiber to the premises (FTTP) technologies at a conference sponsored by 3M Company and Hitachi Telecom...

Project Is Part of Upgrading of 80-Mile Line to Lake Mead with 3M’s Aluminum Conductor Composite Reinforced, Using Existing Towers ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Area Power...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, today announced Chinese third-party logistics (3PL) provider Hongxun Logistics has selected the HighJump...

Proven on Thousands of Buildings World-Wide, Acrylic Foam Adhesive Eliminates Curing Time and Waste Disposal Issues, Improves Sightlines A synagogue, a church, and a community services building,...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society, has designated 3M Scotch Brand Tape as an “historical chemical landmark,”...

- New Connector Extends Life of Existing System - System design engineers working with VME and CompactPCI backplane systems now have a cost-effective path to higher speed serial I/O protocols such...

Acquisition Expands 3M’s Orthodontic Products Offering in Brazil 3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Abzil Industria e Comercio Ltda., a manufacturer of...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M continues to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Vinyl Electrical Tape with a fall promotion. Called “Keep ’em Rollin,’ ” this promotion follows a...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced that it will webcast its third-quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at 8 a.m. Central Time. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Credit Suisse 16th Annual Chemical Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 26, in New York. George W. Buckley, chairman, president and chief...

This year, 3M and the telecom industry are celebrating the 50th anniversary of 3M’s invention of the Scotchlok connector, a small but powerful tool that has changed very little in that 50 years...

The new Scotch Silicone Rubber Electrical Tape 70 HDT is designed to increase resistance against surface arcing and tracking of high voltage cable terminations. This tape may be used on...

Acquisition Broadens 3M’s Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape Platform 3M announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Venture Tape Corp., a global provider of pressure...

With the ink barely dry on its recent acquisition of Rochford Thompson, 3M will use Check-in 07 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to showcase a new generation of full page document scanners...

3M has dismissed Lenovo Group Ltd. and Lenovo Inc. from the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) patent investigation of infringing lithium ion batteries in light of recent settlement...

3M Privacy Filters Airport Havens Contest Helps Weary Travelers Find Respite Here’s the scene – a two-hour flight has suddenly become a six-hour ordeal, thanks to a weather delay. Meanwhile,...