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3M Science. Applied to Life.™

Our new brand embraces the science at the heart of everything we do.

 

  • 3M Story

    3M has a network of 8,500 scientists in 85 locations spanning 36 countries around the world, who connect and collaborate across geographies, technologies and markets. Our 15 per cent culture allows them the freedom to explore, to imagine and to follow a passion to truly make a difference.

    Our technical capability is based on 46 core technology platforms and, with an annual investment in research and development that roughly equates to six per cent of our sales, we are investing not only in product development, but also in pushing the boundaries of the technologies themselves.

    3M Science is a blend of our science capability and unique culture, aligned to a deep understanding of our customers’ goals and challenges. It is a combination that helps produce more than 3,000 patents each year, enabling us to develop practical and innovative solutions that increase efficiency, protect health, improve safety and make lives better worldwide.

 


See Our Brands at Work

  • March 13, 2015

    More power, less disruption.

    Using aluminum composite for the conductor core of a power line means you can carry twice the electrical power at half the weight—without disrupting existing infrastructure.

    March 13, 2015 More power, less disruption. More power, less disruption.
  • March 13, 2015

    The magic of microspheres.

    Cubitron™ II abrasives stay sharper, last longer, and run cooler than conventional abrasives.

    March 13, 2015 The magic of microspheres. The magic of microspheres.
  • March 13, 2015

    Can confidence be reflected?

    We think it can. 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 retro-reflective sheeting makes road signs brighter and clearer. So drivers see directions and warnings sooner and more clearly.

    March 13, 2015 Can confidence be reflected? Can confidence be reflected?
  • March 13, 2015

    Taking the old and making it new.

    3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes help provide a cost-effective way to transform a wide variety of surfaces.

    March 13, 2015 Taking the old and making it new. Taking the old and making it new.

See Our Brands at Work