Press Releases

New survey highlights customer enthusiasm A recent 3M survey shows that libraries that use both the 3M™ Cloud Library and OverDrive® are over twice as satisfied with the 3M Cloud Library as...

Divisão odontológica da 3M pretende compartilhar o conhecimento sobre seus produtos e otimizar o tempo dos profissionais entre uma consulta e outra A 3M ESPE, divisão da 3M responsável por...

- Integration allows complete user/credential management through Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum security and building management software - Schneider Electric’s Andover Continuum™...

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Treo Solutions, a leading provider of data analytics and business intelligence to healthcare payers and providers. Treo Solutions is now...

Android Kernel Patches for 3M High-performance Multi-touch Systems and Displays are Now Available As the Android operating system expands as a preferred programming platform for smartphone and...

Laboratory and Scale-up Single Use Capsules available mid-2014; Production Capsules available late 2014 3M Purification will unveil a new purification technology at INTERPHEX 2014 designed to help...

Select Products will now carry WQA Sustainability Certification 3M Purification will showcase a suite of exciting new resources for its 3M Authorized Water Dealers at WQA Aquatech USA, March 18-21...

A key 3M patent for lithium ion battery nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode technology has emerged from reexamination at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with all original claims...

Every great innovation starts as an idea. Through a unique culture of collaboration, 3M powers ideas around the world – ideas that make companies smarter, ideas that make homes better, ideas...

New content and features demonstrated at Public Library Association tradeshow 3M Library Systems announces the launch of the newest innovation to its 3M Cloud Library Digital Lending...

3M Sponsors Visual Privacy Advisory Council Event Raising Awareness for Visual Hacking 3M, a leader in visual privacy solutions is excited to be participating in the 2014 RSA Conference. RSA...

Design updates aim to improve securement, patient comfort, and dressing application 3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions today announced enhancements to its 3M™ Tegaderm™ I.V. Advanced...

New biometric joint effort helps organizations avoid vulnerable password schemes Biometric fingerprint authentication isn’t just for smartphones. Entrust, Inc. and 3M Cogent are integrating...

Acquisition Expands Healthcare Analytics Product Line 3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Treo Solutions, a leading provider of data analytics and business...

Post-it Notes Come Alive with Color in Four Fresh Palettes Inspired by Destinations Around the Globe The iconic Post-it Note takes on a refreshed, global flare in the new Colors of the World...

Ideum’s ‘Platform 46 Coffee Table’ with Android applications previews at DSE 2014 As Android development continues to surge in popularity and the expectations for multi-touch interactivity...

Comprehensive reference site helps 3M customers find multi-touch software developers and solutions for maximizing the interactive capabilities of 3M’s high-performance multi-touch displays 3M...

Group will study energy efficiency technologies and solutions for the Chinese market 3M announces it has been selected as a partner in the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) Building...

3M 360 Encompass System is top performer in new Computer-Assisted Coding Software segment 3M Health Information Systems was recognized as the “Category Leader” in two coding software...

The Board of Directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today approved the authorization for the repurchase of up to $12 billion of 3M’s outstanding common stock. The authorization replaces the company’s...

Fourth-Quarter Highlights: Earnings of $1.62 per share, up 14.9 percent Sales of $7.6 billion, up 2.4 percent Organic local-currency sales growth of 3.4 percent Operating income margins of 20.9...

Hospital organizations and physician practices can speed ICD-10 code conversion of electronic health record (EHR) systems with the latest release of the 3M Code Translation Tool (CTT). The...

3M Critical & Chronic Care Solutions Division announced today that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned product-specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced the following investor events: Fourth-quarter 2013 earnings conference call on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at 8 a.m. CST. The live webcast, press release and supporting...

New Loose-Fill Insulation Innovation from 3M Mimics Natural Down 3M announced today the launch of 3M Thinsulate Featherless Insulation, a new loose fill insulation alternative to natural down....

Canadian libraries gain access to thousands of eBook titles 3M Library Systems announces the Canadian launch of the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System. Highly anticipated, this expansion makes...

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) and 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced that the 3M True Definition scanner has been qualified for use with the Invisalign case submission, which requires an...

3M Aberdeen Plant Named among IndustryWeek’s 2013 Best Plants IndustryWeek has announced that 3M Aberdeen (Aberdeen, S.D.) has been chosen as one of their “Best Plants of 2013” – an annual...

Certification validates accelerated detection process for yeast and mold 3M Food Safety announced today that its new 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate has received certification...

3M Electronics is exhibiting some of the company’s industry-leading solutions for the consumer electronics industry during the 2014 International CES, taking place Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas. CES...

42”commercial-grade display, large-format systems for OEM’s and Integrators, and multi-monitor/multi-touch driver support on display 3M Touch Systems Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 3M...

3M builds on recent success of the 3M™ True Definition Scanner and increases focus on its digital oral care technology platform In connection with Planmeca’s announcement today of its...

Collaborative UK conference brings experts together in the fight for improved patient safety Operating room (OR) nurses, OR practitioners, infection prevention and control nurses and senior...

ACE Brand Partners with After-School All-Stars to Reward Aspiring Athlete with $10,000 Grand Prize ACE Brand from 3M Company and Grammy-award winning recording artist and actor, LL COOL J,...

$27.7 million awarded over the life of the contract 3M announced today that the Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA) has awarded a $27.7 million contract to 3M Toll Services for Toll...

The new facility, located in Cottage Grove, Minn., will test products ranging from safety harnesses to escape-and-rescue solutions 3M has unveiled a state-of-the-art testing facility for its...

Company’s New Advanced ITO Film Delivers Excellent Optical Quality, While Addressing Capacity Manufactures Need to Meet Growing Market Demand 3M Electronic Solutions Division today announced the...

The board of directors of 3M (NYSE:MMM) today declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of 85.5 cents per share for the first quarter of 2014, a 35 percent increase over the quarterly...

Board Approves 35 Percent Increase in First-Quarter 2014 Dividend At a meeting with institutional investors and analysts today, 3M will provide an update to its five-year plan and introduce its...

Helmets with lightweight bulletproof material starting to deploy with U.S. military members 3M today announced its Enhanced Combat Helmets were named as one of the “100 Best Innovations of...

Battery Cathode Compositions Contribute to Battery Safety and Lower Cost 3M and Korea-based ECOPRO have entered into a patent license agreement that aims at further expanding the use of...

3M (NYSE: MMM) announced today the following events: 3M 2014 Outlook Meeting in New York City on Tues., Dec. 17, 2013. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST and is scheduled to adjourn at 5 p.m....

The 3M Electrical Markets Division, the innovators of cold shrink technology, introduces a new sensing solution that enables power utilities to monitor their underground distribution systems,...

A new report published by KLAS Research gives 3M Health Information Systems the highest overall performance score among vendors for its inpatient computer-assisted coding (CAC) technology. The 3M...

LED A19 Lamp Approved for Enclosed Fixtures LED A19 Lamp Approved for Enclosed Fixtures 3M introduced one of the first LED A19 lamps approved for enclosed fixtures in commercial applications. 3M,...

Patricia Zapata from Kingwood, Texas Wins $10k, Offers DIY Gift Wrap Tips Patricia Zapata from Kingwood, Texas was crowned the 2013 “Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper” in a national gift...

3M announced today that Sarah L. Williams will join the company as Chief Communications Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2014. She joins 3M with more than 25 years of journalistic, editorial and...

3M ChartScriptMD Software for Radiology Offers Complete ICD-10 Voice-to-Coding Solution 3M Health Information Systems has released 3M ChartScriptMD Software for Radiology, a new reporting...

Grants will support educational programs at nature centers nationwide 3M has selected nine organizations to receive nearly $400,000 in grants for projects aimed at improving science-based...

Bally Technologies, GTECH and IGT win top honors leveraging innovative 3M touch technologies for breakthrough and new product designs At Global Gaming Expo 2013 (September 2013, Las Vegas, NV),...

Outdoor Lights Display Expert Offers DIY Holiday Decorating Tips Command Brand from 3M—known for its damage-free indoororganizing and decorating products—is introducing a new line of Command...

Innovative 3M™ Laser Engraved Floating Image Makes it Easy to Verify People and IDs at a Glance, With Confidence 3M Identity Management introduces its newest innovation in overt security...

3M Drug Delivery Systems announced today that STADA Arzneimittel AG has become the latest drug company to license 3M’s patented technology directed to a matrix patch for the transdermal delivery...

Advanced system saves more than 95 percent of cooling electricity and is the most energy-efficient data center in Asia SC13, Booth #3728 – 3M and Hong-Kong-based Allied Control, a professional...

Dual-injected padded temple touchpoints and adjustable nose-pads among many new features Eyewear discomfort is a thing of the past with 3M’s newest line of protective eyewear, the SecureFit 400...

Equipped with an auto-darkening filter and adjustable ratchet straps, 3M’s new helmet provides high-quality welding protection 3M has launched the Welding Helmet 10 with Auto-Darkening Filter,...

Dr. Andy Ouderkirk, Corporate Scientist for 3M’s Electronics Markets Materials Division, has received the 2013 R&D Magazine Innovator of the Year Award. This award honors Ouderkirk for...

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 fourth quarter of 2013, payable Dec. 12, 2013, to shareholders of...

3M LED Advanced Light selected as category winner 3M, the innovation company that never stops inventing, announced today its 3M™ LED Advanced Light received the Advanced Manufacturing Award at...

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, today announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2013 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive...

As part of its ongoing program to license to the dental industry 3M's patented technology that enables the coloring of ceramic-based dental restorations, and to protect its technology against...

Redesigned Interface and Expanded Portfolio Improve Operational Efficiency on Both Sides of the Counter 3M today unveiled its new version of 3M™ Digital Designs pattern cutting software,...

Two new facilities will help meet growing demand 3M Company has completed significant investments in the Asia-Pacific region with the scale-up of world-class manufacturing facilities in China and...

Highlights: Earnings per share of $1.78, a third-quarter record All-time record quarterly sales of $7.9 billion Organic local-currency sales growth of 5.8 percent Operating income margins of 22.0...

Solar films provide superior PID resistance and increased power for solar modules After debuting 3M™ Solar Encapsulant Film EVA9000 last year, 3M Renewable Energy Division has continued...

3M (NYSE:MMM) today announced the following investor events: Third-quarter 2013 earnings conference call on Thurs., Oct. 24, 2013, at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The live webcast, press release and supporting...

Product reduces need for silver paste, enabling lower costs 3M Renewable Energy is debuting its latest innovative solution for the solar industry at Solar Power International, October 21-24 in...

Sustainable Technologies and Global Innovation to Change the Way Consumers Use Their Mobile Devices in Business and Every Day Lives Sunpartner Technologies and 3M Company announce an agreement to...

3M’s end-to-end solution adds flexibility, performance upgrades Today, 3M Public Safety announces upgrades to two of its software systems that identify, capture, and transmit information for law...

Innovative twists on a classic product series offers enhanced eyewear wearability while the Auto-Darkening Filter welding helmet provides affordable helmet solution for first-time or student users...

20 Percent Density Reduction Shown With Molded Auto Parts To address demanding lightweighting needs in the plastics industry, 3M and Trexel have demonstrated a breakthrough that enables...

Fortune 500 Company to Sponsor ANNIKA Award, ANNIKA Intercollegiate and Global Series of ANNIKA Invitational Junior Tournaments The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam’s...

New Removable Privacy Filters Offer Enterprise Data Security and Flexibility for Mobile Users With the growing prevalence of tablets used in the enterprise by the mobile workforce, the need for...

Most productive and dense commercial rooftop system on the market After more than two years of collaboration, 3M Renewable Energy and tenKsolar are celebrating a number of milestones in increasing...

On Sunday, fans aim to break the world record for “Loudest Crowd Cheer at a Sports Stadium" during the Kansas City Chiefs-Oakland Raiders NFL game. Fans will set the Guinness World Record at...

Warranty for finished graphics with new overlaminatesprovides coverage for up to nine years of outdoor use 3M Commercial Graphics is introducing two new overlaminates to give graphics...

3M to donate portion of patron eBook purchases back to library 3M Library Systems is making the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System even more beneficial for participating libraries with a new...

3M announces a new line of hand protection. Designed with electricians and contractors in mind, the new 3M Comfort Grip and Gripping Material work gloves provide physical protection from cuts,...

Expert consulting from 3M helps improve outpatient revenue and prepare for ICD-10 As healthcare organizations expand outpatient services and transition to accountable care organizations (ACOs),...

Weeklong series of events aim to raise awareness and educate professionals, families and youth about noise-induced hearing loss and the latest trends in prevention Public health experts, school...

Nationwide Contest Partnering With After-School All-Stars Asks Aspiring Young Athletes to Showcase their “A” Game to Win $10,000 Grammy-award winning recording artist and actor, LL COOL J,...

— Highly compact .050” pitch sockets and headers save PCB real estate — A new cable-to-board interconnect solution from 3M can help designers of high-performance electronic systems meet the...

3M has been named to the Top 20 list of companies in the annual Best Companies for Leadership study. The list ranks companies for leadership around the world and examines how those companies...

Next-generation acrylic adhesives provide dramatic performance improvements 3M introduces 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odor Acrylic Adhesives DP8805NS and DP8810NS. These next-generation Structural...

First and only treatment targeting chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting that doesn’t require a pill or IV The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted approval for ProStrakan Group plc to...

As more occupational health and safety professionals are using smartphones on the job, 3M has created a new mobile application that provides hearing protection and conservation information for iOS and

The 3M™ Peltor™ Earmuffs X Series has received the prestigious Red DotProduct Design award recognizing its excellent design and commitment to quality. “The winners of the Red Dotare the...

Online Video Series Features Nationwide Sweepstakes Encouraging Race Fans to Share Stories for a Chance to Win Prizes Today, ACE Brand from 3M Company, in partnership with Roush Fenway Racing...

Partnership Extends the Productive, Creative Uses of Post-it Notes into the Digital Space with Evernote Post-it Brand from 3M and Evernote announce they are partnering to give new digital life to...

Collaborative effort to improve patient safety gains UK momentum The global healthcare community is making progress in the fight to promote infection prevention, yet the UK National Audit Office...

Enhanced breathability and protection come standard with two respirator additions 3M has expanded its family of respirators to include the 3M VFlexTM 1805/1805Sand AuraTM 1870+ Healthcare...

New splice to be demonstrated at ICUEE For power utilities and utility contractors, 3M announces the Cold Shrink QS4 Integrated Splice for the utility market. The new splice will be demonstrated...

3M Food Safety announces the global launch of the 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate, an indicator test that enables the detection of yeasts and molds in as little as 48 hours,...

Products will carry WQA Certification symbol 3M Purification is the first to achieve WQA Sustainability Certifications under the new WQA Product Sustainability standards. The products include...

New faceseal properties help improve respiratory protection and enhance usability 3M has expanded its family of respirators to include the 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500...

3M Health Information Systems has signed an agreement with MedPartners HIM to offer the company’s credentialed clinical documentation improvement (CDI) staffing resources with 3M’s complete...

Holly Grant of Sterling Heights, Mich. was selected as the grand prize winner of the Filtrete Healthy Home Remodel Contest. Grant’s winning submission detailed concerns with mold and active...

77,000 helmets to be delivered starting this fall 3M announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ceradyne, Inc., has been issued an $80 million delivery order with the United States government to...

3M harnesses 30 years of advanced coating expertise to improve eyewear 3M takes safety eyewear to the next level by adding Scotchgard™ Anti-Fog Coating. The proprietary coating provides at least...

Interactive Guide Is Richly Functional and Accessible,Even Where the Internet Is Not 3M has launched an online interactive field guide for use by utilities when installing 3M ACCR (Aluminum...