At 3M we seek to observe, understand and solve. What we believe is simple: We are people committed to helping other people. Every day we help tackle problems, big and small, in pursuit of our vision to improve every life.

Improving Lives through Innovation and Action

Innovation

Creating solutions that make people’s lives better is at the heart of what 3M does. With over 100,000 patents and our 15% percent approach, innovation that improves lives is the core of our DNA.

3M employee Chris DeColli and his daughter Erica, a nurse on the front line of the pandemic wearing 3M personal protective equipment.

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4/9/2021
3M Research Scientist Jonathan Hester at work in the lab

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11/10/2020

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8/5/2020

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8/4/2020
Denise Rutherford and Josh Duhamel talk golf at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, MN

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7/19/2020
science of return: man in safety gear painting white stripes

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7/19/2020
Employees collaborating using a Post-it® Flex Write Surface

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7/9/2020
group of people standing outside in warm winter gear

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3/9/2020
Man and woman running under city lights wearing running gear illuminated by 3M Scotchlite Black Stretch Reflective.

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2/5/2020
Picture of suburban neighborhood rooflines with multi-colored sunset over hills in the background.

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12/12/2019
baby being encouraged to walk

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10/25/2019
scientists working in a laboratory

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10/22/2019
patient in hospital bed wears VR goggles

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10/10/2019
Lady walking down street in thinsulate coat

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10/8/2019
heatmap of cooling on roof

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10/1/2019
Brewery worker at Liftbridge brewery

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9/13/2019
Factory workers

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9/12/2019
child with arm around older man

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8/16/2019