At 3M, patents represent more than ownership of an idea or design. They demonstrate 3M’s ability to continually innovate, find new solutions and encourage creative collaboration. “It’s very...

Clarivate has named 3M a Top 100 Global Innovator for 2023. 3M is one of 19 companies globally that has been included in the list every year since its inception in 2012.

It’s called the ‘most influential tech event in the world.’ CES – the annual proving ground for brands and their breakthrough technologies – will take place the first week of January in...

3M will join other corporations, governments and organizations at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to discuss and advance plans for combating climate change.

To mark Energy Efficiency Day, 3M celebrated the recent recognition the company received for energy management from the U.S. Department of Energy and NASA, along with other conservation achievements.

The 2022 3M Open golf tournament will feature yards of interactive installments that showcase how 3M Science can help communities, the planet and scientific advancements.

3M glass bubbles are the basis for a new application that can help companies provide a faster, more reliable 5G signal.

3M glass bubbles are being used for the first time as insulation for the largest known hydrogen storage tank in the world. The liquid hydrogen stored in the tank will fuel NASA’s rocket launches.

3M has launched 3M Futures: a new online platform that explores how the top five global trends in science, technology and design are impacting society and shaping the future.

3M’s Transportation Safety Division is expanding its partnership with Ferrovial, a leading developer of transportation infrastructure, to create AIVIA Smart Roads.

The survey results and increased number of traffic collisions in many countries reaffirm 3M’s commitment to continue improving access to safe transportation and developing global safety solutions.

3M’s innovative digital printing solutions offer a simplified, customizable, and cost-effective solution to tackle the complexities of improving transportation infrastructure and mobility worldwide.

Retired 3M chemist, Charlie Leir, became one of the company’s most decorated inventors despite going fully blind at the age of 47.

3M’s Scotch-Brite™ Brand and Phylagen have brought science-based data to home cleaning with the introduction of Scotch-Brite™ Clean Scan, the world’s first consumer home cleaning efficacy...

3M is pleased to be recognized with the Market Trailblazer Awardfrom RE100, a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable power. The...

“What’s Next at 3M” to share the stories behind some of our latest innovations and collaborations aimed at improving lives around the world.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems faced an urgent need for life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) for their health care workers. The explosive increase in demand for...

As folks gather around the grill this Labor Day to spend some welcome relaxation time with family and friends, food becomes the centerpiece of a shared experience. How do you make sure you’re...

Over the past 20 months – and with the help of many new hires and a plant expansion – 3M Aberdeen just produced its 1 billionth respirator during the pandemic.

Millions of vehicles are produced every year, and all too often, vehicles have correctable paint finish imperfections that were manually repaired. The automotive industry has long been in pursuit...

As our cities grow, urban centers have struggled to keep vulnerable road users, including drivers, bicyclists, scooterists and pedestrians, safe. In the past three years, there has been a more...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to traveling and indoor gatherings, many people turned to the outdoors to spend quality time. Even as restrictions have lifted, people are increasingly...

With the backdrop of a pandemic, severe wildfires and mainstream media coverage of air pollution, consumers have a heightened awareness of indoor air quality. Lifestyle changes such as a new baby,...

The creators of the first, room-filling computer, 1,800 square feet to be exact, surely never predicted how far—and small—technology would come. Computing and memory infrastructure that used...

3M’s relationship with Clean Harbors to encompass end-to-end management of waste handling and disposal from sites across the U.S. 3M and Clean Harbors, a leading provider of services for waste...

COVID-19 brought heightened awareness to the need for healthy indoor spaces. According to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute, 85% of respondents say they are likely to maintain the same...

“This might be one of the largest displays of science ever to take place on a golf course,” said Denise Rutherford, 3M’s senior vice president and chief corporate affairs officer.

Josh Duhamel was chased by a bear this spring, but surprisingly it wasn’t at his cabin in northern Minnesota. The actor recently teamed up with 3M to explore the return of baseball to Target...

Just a few years ago, having the option to remotely collaborate on physical equipment and products seemed like a utopian vision. The standard for most workplaces had long-been in-person...

By updating centuries-old technology, a small team of 3M scientists has sparked a revolution in virtual-reality headsets. In the early 2010s, a handful of 3M scientists were given an open-ended...

Since the beginning of the pandemic, 3M has played a critical role in the global response to COVID-19. In addition to offering personal protective equipment and vital medical solutions to help the...

Highways are one of the most environmentally damaging and dangerous infrastructure systems in the world. Data from the National Safety Council showed that an estimated 42 thousand people in the...

Each year, 3M’s State of Science Index (SOSI) provides an overview of challenges that society is counting on science to help solve. The top priority identified by the 2021 survey, apart from the...

It is estimated that Americans spend on average 90% of their time indoors[i] and take 20,000 breaths a day[ii], yet less than half of Americans express concern about indoor air quality. According...

Scientists continue racing to develop new vaccines and boosters for evolving strains of COVID-19. 3M scientists also have joined in the fight with an adjuvant called 3M-052 – a substance used to...

On Earth Day, 3M is committing to reduce our use of new plastic made from petroleum. By 2025, we aim to achieve a new sustainability goal: reduce dependence on virgin fossil-based plastic by 125...

The year 2020 wasn’t all bad for retired 3Mer Pete Steinhagen. The COVID-19 pandemic freed him up to hang dry wall and paint his garage. “I called it my COVID project,” said Pete. He and his...

Chris of 3M and his daughter Erica had what may be one of the world’s most unusual perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic. He saw it from the supply lines, working to get 3M personal protective...

Megatrend Spotlight: Earlier this year, 3M shared the megatrends we see shaping the next 5-10 years of life on this planet. To understand the source of these trends, and their impact around the...

Since early in the pandemic, pharmaceutical companies around the world have been racing to develop therapeutics to combat COVID-19. These companies recognized an urgent need to rapidly scale up on...

Whether we have noticed or not, there are persisting forces shaping the world around us. These megatrends enable us to consider our world 5 to 10 years – or more – into the future to help us...

A tech challenge to invent a better way to track polar bears is moving out of the lab and into the Arctic. Wild polar bears are testing out new prototypes created by 3M scientists through a...

Since the onset of the pandemic, home improvement has experienced renewed interest and enthusiasm from consumers. From beginners to experienced do-it-yourselfers, finding innovative solutions that...

With the pandemic having a major impact on global air travel, the industry is looking for solutions that could help bolster passenger confidence and promote an industry recovery. That’s why 3M...

While the ways we collaborate at work and teach in schools have changed over time, whiteboards have remained remarkably the same. This observation kicked-off research by the Post-it® Brand to...

Sweet kicks! Nike and 3M have teamed up for a highly anticipated, design-led collaboration that features best-in-class 3M innovation applied to iconic sneaker franchises like Force, Air Max and...

3M scientists helping the world get back outside Being a polymer scientist working on advanced materials technologies for biopharmaceutical purification solutions is as complex – and...

Is it possible to develop a safe vaccine in a year or in 18 months when the typical timeline for a vaccine is usually closer to five years? As scientists rush to develop COVID-19 vaccines, safety...

“Nobody thought it would work, but I said, ‘what the heck, let’s give it a try anyway.’” Ken Wood, a product developer at 3M, had an idea. He knew it was a longshot, but if successful...