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3M Donation Will Support Give Kids A Smile ® Volunteers Placing 400,000+ Sealants in 2017 The ADA Foundation and 3M today announced that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA...

New facial recognition software from 3M helps improve accuracy and provides real-time alerts Recognizing faces in a crowd takes diligence and identifying each one correctly takes advanced...

3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of its temporary protective films business to Pregis LLC. 3M’s temporary protective films business is a provider of...

Additionally, 3M’s co-sponsored webinar series on the Food Safety Modernization Act continues September 13 with insights on the intentional contamination rule 3M Food Safety recently certified...

3M announced today that it has acquired Semfinder, a Switzerland-based medical coding technology company. Semfinder is a leading developer of precise semantic coding of medical services. The...

Radio frequency transparent technology on display at 2016 CTIA Super Mobility, booth #4040 Wireless infrastructure can be a visual nuisance to its host communities. The new 3M™ Conceal Film...

Comprehensive 3M grouping methodology will be leveraged in Cerner’s HealtheIntent 3M Health Information Systems today announced an agreement with Cerner, a global leader in health care...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Morgan Stanley 4 th Annual Laguna Conference in Laguna Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Nick Gangestad, senior vice...

Experiments conducted in eight countries reveal high risk of low-tech hacking methods Organizations around the world are at risk of sharing highly sensitive information through visual hacking in...

The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share for the third quarter of 2016, which is payable Sept. 12, 2016, to shareholders of...

Johnson Matthey and 3M have entered into a patent license agreement that aims at further expanding the use of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries for...

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

Lactic acid bacteria can enhance product attributes, or cause them to be recalled or discarded due to spoilage, depending on how well it is controlled. In food processing, lactic acid bacteria can...

3M announced today that after winning a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany against Dental Direkt GmbH involving technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations,...

Second-Quarter Highlights: Operating income margins of 24.4 percent, up 0.5 percentage points year-on-year Sales declined 0.3 percent; organic local-currency sales declined 0.2 percent Continued...

38,000 Square Foot St. Paul Studio is an Incubator for Collaborative Creativity 3M, the global innovation company recognized for diversified technology and collaborative problem solving, announced...

Bottles will contain 35 percent post-consumer recycled content Protecting the planet, conserving natural resources, and improving people’s lives are all part of 3M’s ongoing commitment to...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Second-quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 8 a.m. CDT. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

Intuitive design combined with powerful software interface for convenient, fast, accurate results 3M Food Safety today released its enhanced 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring and Management...

3M announced today that Dr. Michael G. Vale has been appointed to the position of executive vice president, Health Care Business Group, and Dr. Joaquin Delgado to the position of executive vice...

Fast results make every load monitoring a practical option Behind every successful surgical team is a sterile processing department managing the delicate balance between ensuring that equipment is...

Advanced 3M software promotes accurate documentation and reporting of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) across all care settings 3M Health Information Systems today introduced the 3M 360...

Tops National Society of High School Scholars’ Annual Career Survey The National Society of High School Scholars Millennial Career Survey has identified 3M as the most preferred company to work...

3M reveals low-profile FTTH solutions with Clear Track Fiber Pathway products Customers can enjoy fast fiber connectivity in their homes with a new FTTH pathway solution that is virtually...

Nexcare Give Program Celebrates Blood Donors for the Eighth Annual Initiative Featuring Exclusive New Dance-Inspired Bandage Collection One blood donation can help save the lives of up to three...

The Newest Product in the 3M Line of Multi-Touch PCAP Displays with Ultrafine Metal Mesh Design Offers an Exceptional Smartphone-Like Touch Experience Ideal for Commercial Applications When it...

Air Filter Accessory Freshens the Home’s Air for up to 30 Days Filtrete™ Brand from 3M is introducing a new way to create fresher-smelling air throughout the home with new Filtrete Whole House...

Announces support for new undergraduate program for inclusion 3M celebrated the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management at a recent gala in St. Louis,...

3M announced today that a court in Düsseldorf, Germany, has ordered an injunction and damages claim reaching back to December 2008 against Dental Direkt GmbH for infringement of 3M's patented...

200,000 Students Participated in the Science Sleuth Texting Game It’s hard not to love a good Whodunit game. And when you add a little science to a good mystery problem, you have a recipe for a...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Bernstein’s 32nd Annual Strategic Decision Conference in New York, N.Y., on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Inge G. Thulin, chairman,...

New robust compilation of publication summaries highlights safety and effectiveness of therapeutic systems Today 3M, a world leader in infection prevention, announced the publication of a robust...

3M recognized two years-in-a-row for expanding sustainable practices Practice Greenhealth, a leader in promoting environmental stewardship, has again presented a “Champion for Change” Award to...

3M Science creates an enjoyable environment year round inside the stadium by permitting outdoor atmosphere without frigid temperatures The new home of the Minnesota Vikings, U.S. Bank Stadium,...

Advanced materials from 3M provide lightweight, high-performance torso protection Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, has been awarded a $92.7 million body-armor contract by Defense Logistics Agency for...

More than 50 3M products used in U.S. Bank Stadium construction 3M’s science and technology will help propel the Minnesota Vikings forward over the next decade. Today, two iconic brands...

First of its kind, 3M™ ScaleGard™ Blend Series of Products and recently released SGLP-CL Series of Reverse Osmosis Systems save equipment owners time and money When it’s time to change the...

3M bolsters presence in industrial ergonomic safety equipment 3M Personal Safety Division announces that StrongArm® Technologies ErgoSkeleton™ personal performance equipment will now be...

Nationwide Campaign Partners Nexcare Brand with American Red Cross and America’s Blood Centers to Inspire Donors to Give and Spread the Word About the Vital Need for Blood Donation Every two...

3M Chairman, President and CEO Inge G. Thulin today highlighted 3M’s solid 2015 performance while focusing on the company’s execution of the 3M Playbook to deliver efficient growth. Thulin...

The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share for the second quarter of 2016, payable June 12, 2016, to shareholders of record...

3M Condensation Management Film honored as top innovation Food processing facilities need to be fastidious about the cleanliness of their operations, and 3M innovation helps contribute toward...

3M Food Safety announced Wednesday that its 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Salmonellahas been approved for Official Method of AnalysisSM by AOAC INTERNATIONAL (OMA method number 2016.01)....

First-Quarter Highlights: Company adopts new FASB accounting standard, which added $0.10, net, to EPS Operating income margins up 1.3 percentage points year-on-year to 24.1 percent Organic...

Recording Artist Challenges People to ‘Stop Hammer Time’ as Brand Ambassador To celebrate 20 years of providing damage-free organizing and decorating solutions, Command™ Brand from 3M has...

Technology aims to solve patient competence and adherence challenges, minimizing burden on health care providers and payers Research shows that an estimated 334 million people have asthma...

3M Food Safety announced today the availability of software enhancements to its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader, a popular peripheral device that serves as an automated alternative to the more...

Series 5600 Fire Coat Comfort Trim on display at FDIC International 2016, Booth #701 As firefighters’ jobs have evolved, so has their need for high-performance gear that holds up to demanding...

Global demand for commercially sterile beverages is growing more than 9 percent annually, according to a market research report by Reportlinker, fueled by supply chain cost benefits and consumer...

New ScotchBlue™ PLATINUM Painter’s Tape Enables Quicker and Easier Tape Application and Removal1 In time for National Home Improvement Month in May, 3M Company, maker of ScotchBlue™...

Leading fall protection and safety specialists tour U.S. to educate construction workers about fall protection and dropped object prevention during 2016 National Safety Stand-Down 3M’s Capital...

Urban Tree Lounge installation combines sustainability, materials design and architecture to spark moments of reflection As designers, architects, and creative professionals from around the world...

New assays also available for Salmonella, Listeria and Listeria monocytogenes 3M Food Safety announced today the launch of its 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay 2 – E. coliO157 (including H7),...

The Anaheim Group acknowledges 3M’s contributions to the dental industry for an 11th consecutive year With 95 innovations launched in 2015, 3M’s designation as the Most Innovative Company in...

At a meeting with investors and analysts at the company’s global headquarters today, 3M Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Inge G. Thulin will introduce new five-year financial...

Names New Laboratory 3M Carlton Science Center Science-based 3M announced today the name of its newly unveiled research and development laboratory. As the 3M Carlton Science Center sets its sights...

3M, a global science-based company that inspires creative collaboration, today welcomed Nobel Laureate, Martin Chalfie, for an interactive session at its state-of-the-art innovation center in...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced the following investor events: 2016 3M Investor Day at 3M global headquarters in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. CDT...

3M™ Thinsulate™ Window Film helps save on energy costs year-round Insulating a home or a building is not a new idea. Many of us have seen the yellow fiberglass batting, insulation sprayed into...

New from 3M, the Projected Capacitive Multi-Touch Displays Incorporating Proprietary Ultrafine Metal Mesh Touch System Conductor Design Unleashes New Commercial Possibilities for Large-Format...

New Lab Will Push the Boundaries of Innovation and Collaboration Innovation comes in many forms. Whether it’s a new design to make a product more useful to the customer or a novel way to apply...

Joining together to inspire learning and address significant global issues 3M and Nobel Media today announced an international partnership, bringing together two respected organizations committed...

Recognized for a Third Consecutive Year It takes more than a few company policies to be held as an example of how to do business the right way. It takes more than a couple of company leaders to...

High-Capacity Aluminum Conductor Withstands 13-years in Minnesota Climate 3M recently completed its longest known field test of a composite conductor in the United States, a 13-year field test of the

Catalyst Program to Lead the Way in Leadership Development A company can have a lot of great ideas, but it won’t get far without strong leaders to harness that potential and align it with a...

Scotchgard™ Sales Training Program turns contractors into specialists Unsightly black streaks on roofing shingles are an all too common eyesore for homeowners, but many are unaware of what...

3M Deutschland GmbH and Schuberth GmbH have joined forces to develop new and improved ballistic head protection systems for military and law enforcement applications. The agreement outlined plans...

3M Company and 3M United Kingdom PLC today announced that the States of Guernsey dismissed its claims against 3M Company and 3M United Kingdom PLC, with prejudice. A trial, which pertained to the...

Data emphasizes the importance of organization and access to supplies in the workplace Year after year, “organization” appears on countless New Years resolution lists, particularly at the...

Providing Consistent Solutions for Sun Control Since 1966 When enjoying a sunny day at home or at the office, the last thing anyone wants to worry about is cooling costs or the potential effects...

The 3M Board of Directors (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share for the first quarter of 2016, an 8 percent increase over the quarterly dividend...

3M today announced that, following an in-depth exploration of strategic alternatives for its Health Information Systems business, the Company has made the decision to retain and further invest in...

3M today announced that it has completed the sale of the assets of its Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives business (formerly known as Polyfoam) to Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP...

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today that Gregory R. Page, executive director of Cargill Inc., and Patricia A. Woertz, retired chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Archer-Daniels-Midland...

Will exhibit latest products and services in personal protective equipment and fall protection products 3M’s Personal Safety Division and 3M’s Capital Safety business, two of the industry’s...

Fourth-Quarter Highlights: Sales of $7.3 billion; GAAP EPS of $1.66, includes restructuring charge of $0.14 GAAP operating income margins of 20.5 percent; 22.1 percent excluding restructuring Free...

3M today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell to Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, the assets of 3M’s Pressurized...

New adhesive gives designers and engineers a new tool to achieve higher motor efficiencies 3M today announced a new magnet bonding adhesive system designed to provide electric motor design and...

-- Next Generation of STEM Leaders Invited to Solve the Challenges of Tomorrow and Compete for $25,000 in the Annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge -- -- Through One-of-a-Kind...

The original Canary Yellow Post-it Note continues to evolve and inspire worldwide The 1980s welcomed a flood of hit blockbuster movies, an influx of technological advances and one remarkable...

3M Ranked 8 out of 40 Public Companies The best companies don’t just attract great leaders, they also spot potential in their people and cultivate those qualities. That’s what science-based...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced the following investor events: Fourth-quarter 2015 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at 8 a.m. CST. The earnings call can be accessed at (800)...

3M Thinsulate Featherless Insulation Awarded 2016 ISPO Textrends Top 10 Selection Award 3M is exhibiting the latest in outdoor apparel insulation from 3M Thinsulate Insulation brand and launching...

New integrated design solutions help enable tomorrow’s breakthrough electronics 3M is showcasing its electronics design optimization and assembly solutions for the consumer electronics industry...

3M Company and Zirkonzahn SRL and Zirkonzahn Deutschland GmbH, announced today they have amicably settled a patent infringement lawsuit brought by 3M under 3M’s European Patent No. 1,154,969 B2...

3M filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal district court in Minnesota on Dec. 29, 2015, against XPEL Technologies Corporation. The suit alleges that XPEL Technologies Corporation's XPF...

Safeguards beyond physical and cyber security are required to help protect data in high-risk industries Organizations are investing in information security at record levels yet remain vulnerable...

3M will announce today that it is poised for a successful 2016, forecasting strong earnings growth in the face of a challenging global economy. Inge G. Thulin, 3M Chairman, President and CEO, will...

3M Food Safety announced today that its 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Aerobic Count Plate has been granted Official Method of Analysis status by AOAC INTERNATIONAL (OMA method number 2015.13). The...

3M Food Safety announced today that its 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Listeriahas been approved by the AOAC® Performance Tested MethodsSM program (Certification #111501). The approval...

3M today announced that 3M France has completed the sale of its Faab Fabricauto business to Hills Numberplates. Faab Fabricauto, a French manufacturer of license plates and signage solutions, was...

Inclusive Culture Attracts New Employees Today, it’s not necessarily enough for a job to provide a paycheck. People increasingly want to take pride in what they do and who they work for – and...

3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced the following investor events: Credit Suisse 3rd Annual Industrials Conference in Manalapan, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. Nick Gangestad, senior vice president...

Recognized for the Fifth Consecutive Year When research and development is the heartbeat of a company, innovation is bound to follow. Thomson Reuters recognized the creative innovations that take...

3M announced today that Kimberly F. Price has been appointed to the position of senior vice president, Corporate Communications and Enterprise Services, effective January 1, 2016. She replaces Ian...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.025 per share for the fourth quarter of 2015, payable Dec. 12, 2015, to shareholders of...

Leaders in Business, Technology, Design and Entertainment Utilize Post-it Collaboration Products to Drive Conversations, Brainstorms and Ideation Throughout Week-Long Event Post-it Brand from 3M,...

3M today announced that it has completed the sale of assets for the majority of its remaining global Library Systems business outside of North America to a fund advised by One Equity Partners...

3M announced today that a German district court ruled in favor of 3M in an unfair competition claim 3M filed against South Korea-based Seil Global Co. Ltd. The court found Seil’s red-colored...

Revolutionary project built by BitFury and Allied Control to cool 40+ MW of ASIC clusters running a PUE of 1.02 The world’s most powerful two-phase immersion cooling (2PIC) project, which will...