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3M today introduced an innovative high-performance diamond pad conditioner - the 3M Diamond Pad Conditioner A4-55 - for oxide chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) that upholds 3M's commitment...

3M today announced that Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., manufacturer of the leading brand of canned and bottled juice drinks in the United States, will use the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool to...

3M Touch Systems announces availability of a new MicroTouch SC Series of touch screen controllers. This new series supports 3M's full range of resistive touch screens for liquid crystal displays...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that United Hardware Distributing Co. has...

Scotchgard protector from 3M and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are pleased to announce the winners of "Protecting America's Treasures," a nationwide voting initiative to draw...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, today announced that American Port Services (APS), a Georgia-based...

3M announced today its intention to implement HighJump Software's compliance advantage supply chain execution (SCE) solution to help meet customers' radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging...

Design engineers facing the challenges of next generation electronics can take advantage of the design expertise of the 3M Electronic Solutions Division. 3M, a leading global supplier of flexible...

Sumita Mitra, corporate scientist, 3M ESPE Division, will receive the American Chemical Society's Great Lakes Regional Industrial Innovation Award for her role in inventing a nanotechnology-based...

Five private colleges, with programs ranging from high school partnerships to developing a new master's program, will receive 3M Vision Grants totaling over $246,000. These grants are designed to...

The impact of 3M Embedded Capacitor Materials on board level reliability is the subject of a paper that will be presented by the 3M Electronic Solutions Division at IPC's Second International...

Whether you're hitting the hiking trail, barbecuing in the back yard, camping out in the great outdoors, you'll want to protect against mosquito bites. Not only will your outdoor experiences be...

NFPA World Safety Conference, Booth # 801 -- May 23-26, 2004 -- 3M today announced the global availability of fire protection systems incorporating 3M(TM) Novec(TM) 1230 fire protection fluid, a...

Custom 3M flexible circuits have been certified for high-volume production by Optimal Technologies Limited of Hong Kong for use in their small form factor flex suspension assembly (FSA). Optimal...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that Ajover S.A., a multinational producer...

3M continues to deliver solid growth in sales, profit and cash flow while also maintaining a strong balance sheet, said W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and CEO, to approximately...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share, payable June 12, to shareholders of record on May 21. This is the 351st consecutive quarterly dividend on 3M stock. As of...

Every golfer wants to achieve the same thing -- a better golf swing. Thanks to the 3M Greptile grip golf glove, an improved swing may be just a stroke away. 3M, the company that has launched more...

Offshore Technology Conference, Booth #2162, May 3-6, 2004 -- A new PC-based electronic decision tool called SmartCement from CSI Technologies, now being made available at no cost to oil and gas...

HealthGrades will use 3M APR-DRG Software to Expand Provider Performance Measurement for Hospitals, Employers, Payers, and Consumers. 3M Health Information Systems announced today that it will...

Installers and manufacturers in numerous industries will be able to save front panel space and simplify fiber management with a new ruggedized fiber optic assembly from 3M. 3M MTP/MPO Multi-Fiber...

Today, kicking off the start of National Preservation Week, Scotchgard Protector from 3M and the National Trust for Historic Preservation launched "Protecting America's Treasures," an initiative...

Teachers in the St. Paul, North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale and South Washington County school districts received 3M Ingenuity grants totaling more than $130,000 for classroom programs ranging from...

Two infection prevention leaders have formed an alliance to aid hospitals in the ongoing battle against health care-associated infections (HAI). MedMined Inc., a leader in technology-based...

HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, has solved one of the logistics industry's most challenging...

Factory automation products requiring reliable electrical connections between sensors, drives and control units can save space using a new family of products from the 3M Electronic Solutions...

The 3M Electronic Solutions Division is scaling up volume production of its 3M brand Embedded Capacitor Material at the company's high tech manufacturing facility in Cumberland, Wisc., following...

Delivering confirmed negative test results in just four hours, the 3M Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator (RRBI) for Ethylene Oxide (EO) Monitoring System provides this result in three...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and earnings results for first quarter 2004. The company reported net income of $722 million, or $0.90 per share, versus $502 million, or $0.63 per share,...

Nearly half of the 18.9 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) occur in young adults 15 to 24 years of age each year in the United States, according to recent Centers for Disease...

3M has expanded the field testing of its new high-capacity electricity transmission cable to include installations at the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA) Liberty Substation near...

3M has released a copper-to-fiber media converter that operates at 100 megabits per second and can tap into power via a computer's USB port. The Volition Media Converter, 100 MB FX/TX, USB from 3M...

3M has received an "approvable" letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to its supplemental new drug application on Aldara (imiquimod) Cream, 5% for the treatment of...

3M today announced that it will webcast its first-quarter 2004 earnings conference call on Monday, April 19, at 8 a.m. CST. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at...

3M announced today the introduction of the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool, version 4.05. The new version incorporates capabilities that enable the integrity of electronic records and facilitate...

Bugs are the last thing you want when you are working on outside plant telephone jobs - the kinds of bugs that bite and can make you miserable. The 3M telecommunications business has an answer for...

HighJump Software, a 3M Company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that its enhanced Compliance Advantage...

For large complexes with the need for multiple secure networks, 3M now offers 11 keyed and color-coded interconnects -- plus a white, unkeyed interconnect -- so that users can only access the...

3M announces that it is now offering one of the first gas mask respirators to receive NIOSH CBRN approval. This is the same style mask used widely by the U.S. Armed Forces. 3M provides safety...

Addressing a conference here devoted to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for retailing, security and other applications, a 3M scientist today presented a paper unveiling the...

Effectively preparing hands for surgery will soon become faster and more convenient for many facilities, thanks to a sole-source agreement between HealthTrust Purchasing Group and 3M Medical...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced it expects first-quarter and full-year earnings to be higher than previously indicated. For the first quarter ending March 31, the company anticipates earnings to be...

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

The 3M Scotchlok trim-out connector 211 makes it possible to cut out defective telecommunications connectors without interrupting service and without having to piece out or bridge. With the new...

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Graco Industrial/Automotive Equipment Division today announced they have formed an alliance to offer a new line of paint spray guns to the automotive...

HighJump Software, a 3M Company, the global leader in providing powerful, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, announced today that Musco Family Olive Co., the leading branded olive...

Ideally suited for the workstation environment, 3M Glass/Glass/Polymer (GGP) fiber optic patch cords allow tighter bend radiuses than ordinary fiber optic cords. These features help them survive...

3M Commercial Graphics and digital solutions provider Tekgraf Corporation have announced a master distributor agreement authorizing Tekgraf to sell and distribute 3M's complete line of aqueous-...

Paul Acito, 3M Commercial Graphics' sales and marketing director, has been appointed to the New York Festivals' Board of Judges and Advisors. In conjunction with Acito's appointment, the New York...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, actinic keratosis (AK) affects as many as 10 million Americans each year. Caused by chronic sun exposure, actinic keratoses are precancerous skin...

3M announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Hornell International, a global supplier of personal protective equipment for welding applications based in Gagnef, Sweden, including...

3M Commercial Graphics has received ISO 9001:2000 certification following an extensive and comprehensive audit by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ISO 9001:2000 certification addresses 3M...

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M today announced plans to work more closely with Microsoft to maximize the architecture and feature set of the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool. 3M has combined its heritage of packaging expertise...

3M Health Information Systems announced today the successful go-live of a comprehensive suite of 3M coding, compliance, and data analysis software at Naval Hospital Pensacola in Pensacola, Fla.,...

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M announces the new 3M Polystyrene System that gives component packaging engineers and assemblers a complete solution for the transport and protection of electrostatically sensitive electronic...

3M continues its legacy of innovation with the introduction of Scotchgard oxy carpet cleaner plus stain protector. This latest cleaning technology combines the trusted brand of Scotchgard...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share on 3M common stock, payable March 12, to shareholders of record on Feb. 20, a 9.1 percent increase over the 33 cent...

3M announces the launch of a collection of breakthrough digital projectors, bringing leading edge design and styling to the projector category. The new projectors were created through a union of...

3M announced today that it will participate in the following upcoming conferences: Lehman Brothers 21st Annual Industrial Select Conference Feb. 5, 2004, Miami, Fla. 7:30 a.m. Eastern time Patrick...

3M announced today that it has completed the acquisition of HighJump Software Inc., a provider of supply chain execution software and solutions based in Eden Prairie, Minn. Effective immediately,...

The 3M Electronic Solutions Division will participate in presentations on chip packaging and advanced materials at DesignCon 2004 in Santa Clara, Calif. The electronics show and conference will...

3M Pharmaceuticals today announced results from a national skin cancer screening initiative that joined more than 40 dermatology residency programs with their local communities to prevent and...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and earnings results for fourth quarter and full year 2003. Net income for the quarter was $619 million, or $0.77 per share, versus $511 million, or $0.65...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced that it will webcast its fourth-quarter 2003 earnings conference call Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at 8 a.m. CST. Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at...

3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hornell International, a global supplier of personal protective equipment for welding applications based in Gagnef, Sweden,...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HighJump Software Inc., a provider of supply chain execution software and solutions, including related...

3M has signed an agreement with Novation, the supply company of VHA Inc. and the University HealthSystem (UHC), enabling hospitals that belong to these two networks to purchase Avagard...

Kim Tuccitto, a gift-wrapping guru from Vadnais Heights, Minn., was crowned "America's Most Gifted Wrapper(TM)" for 2003 as she wrapped up the $10,000 grand prize today in a national gift-wrapping...

An innovative new laminate material from 3M lets designers and manufacturers of high-speed digital printed circuit boards achieve higher speeds while simplifying design tradeoffs. When used as "power"

3M and Advanced Interconnect Inc. (AI) have independently produced the OGI (Optical Gateway Interface) multifiber connection system products developed by 3M. When intermated, products from 3M and...

The 3M Performance Materials Division, makers of 3M Novec fire protection fluid 1230, a C6-fluoroketone halon alternative, received the Minnesota Tekne Award. The award recognizes technology...

3M today announced it is expanding its dermatology and immunology portfolio by teaming with Novartis Pharma to offer an innovative skin medication in Germany. 3M will market Douglan cream 1% with...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share, payable Dec. 12, 2003, to shareholders of record on Nov. 21, 2003. The dividend amount is consistent with prior 2003...

The 3M composite conductor, an advanced composite cable designed to reduce electrical transmission congestion by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, has earned 3M Company and its...

3M (NYSE:MMM) announced today that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Capital Goods Conference, Wednesday, Nov. 5, in New York City. Patrick D. Campbell, senior vice president and...

Smoke from the ongoing wildfires in the western United States can travel hundreds of miles exposing millions of people to higher than normal levels of outdoor and indoor air pollution. Such...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced its sales and earnings results for third quarter 2003. Net income for the quarter was $663 million, or $0.83 per share, versus $545 million, or $0.69 per share, in...

Continuing its more than 30 years of leadership in packaging line automation, 3M has formed the 3M Automation Center of Excellence, a group within the company's Industrial Services and Solutions...

3M recently introduced a suite of tools and services to help its customers manage packaging-related issues more cost effectively. 3M's new Global Packaging Services group was formed in response to...

3M Global Packaging Services today announced the availability of the next version of the 3M Integrated Packaging Tool from 3M -- a centralized, Web-based integrated packaging management system for...

3M Health Care has sponsored a new video to make it easier for health care professionals to update their procedures in light of the new hand hygiene guidelines issued recently by the Centers for...

The 3M Optical Component business and Fiberguide Industries Inc. of Stirling, N.J., have entered into a reseller agreement for Fiberguide to become an authorized OEM reseller of 3M specialty...

National Business Aviation Association, Booth #3637 -- 3M Vikuiti Polarizers for variable light transmitting windows in private business and commercial aircraft now are available in panel form...

With several corporate initiatives gaining momentum, W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer, told investors today that 3M is poised for solid long-term growth....

Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands...

3M has announced the creation of a Corporate Research Laboratory to energize its cutting-edge science and technology development, while also aligning a portion of its existing technology center...

3M will provide a company update to a group of securities analysts and portfolio managers at a meeting in St. Paul, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The live audio webcast, as well as slide materials used,...

The first annual "Inspirations in Women's Health" contest announced the winner today during the first National Nurse Practitioner Week (Sept. 22-26, 2003). The "Inspirations" contest, sponsored by...

3M announced today that its Vikuiti polarizing lens products for sunglasses are now available to all converters and manufacturers worldwide looking to reduce glare and block UVB/UVA with a...

In a move reflecting the ever-evolving uses of the beloved Post-it Note, 3M introduces Post-it Super Sticky Notes. Utilizing a newly designed and patented adhesive system, Post-it Super Sticky...

3M announced today that Inge Thulin, vice president, Europe and Middle East, has been appointed executive vice president, International Operations. Thulin succeeds Joseph Giordano, who has...

When levels of air pollution inside the home can be high. People can participate in this effort by prohibiting smoking in the home, changing their home's air filter and performing other simple...

When it comes to gift wrapping, do family and friends continually marvel at your imaginative handiwork? Are you able to turn even the oddest-shaped gift -- such as a telescope or swing set -- into...

An advanced power-line cable from 3M, designed to reduce electrical transmission congestion by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, is undergoing advanced field testing by utilities...

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today in litigation with its insurers over insurance coverage for breast implant claims. The court's ruling confirms insurance coverage...

An advanced power-line cable from 3M, designed to reduce transmission bottlenecks by increasing overhead electrical power-line capacity, is one of the most technologically significant products...

O-Cel-O sponge scrubbers with fun designs (a brand of the 3M Co.), internationally acclaimed fashion and product designer Cynthia Rowley, and Parsons School of Design have selected the winner of...

3M Health Information Systems Division announced today that the U.S. Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) has selected 3M to provide a comprehensive package of consulting, auditing, and...