3M Touch Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M and a leading innovator and manufacturer of touch technology, today announces that Bi-Search International (BSI), a leading LG Displays solutions provider and OEM display component supplier, will offer interactive displays integrated with 3M MicroTouch™ DST touch systems in screen sizes ranging from 32” to 46”.
“As [...]

3M announced today it has completed the sale of HighJump Software, a 3M company, to Battery Ventures, a technology venture capital and private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
As a result of the sale, HighJump Software LLC will operate as a stand-alone company focused on providing supply chain solutions to a [...]

2nd June 2008, UK – Diversified technology company 3M has introduced a new web site that enables users to build their own cable assemblies. Using the “Find-A-Part” software application and the graphic oriented VCAT (Virtual Cable Assembly Tool) software, users can design literally millions of possible cable assemblies for their own custom use. [...]

New factory confirms commitment to global customers
The 3M Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance Department announced its intent to build an Aerospace-focused factory in Wroclaw, Poland. An addition to its sister factory in Springfield, Mo., the Poland facility will significantly increase 3M’s manufacturing capacity for structural bonding adhesives and surface protection products. The factory is expected [...]

3M is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its development of cold shrink technology. Specially formulated rubber tubes, stretched on a removable core, are used for electrical insulation, splicing and terminating. No source of heat or extra tools are needed to install a cold shrink accessory. One alternate method of applying accessories uses heat shrink technology, [...]

Acquisition Expands 3M’s Infection Prevention Product Offerings
3M Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 3M, announced today it has acquired Les Entreprises Solumed Inc., a Quebec-based developer and marketer of leading-edge medical products designed to prevent infections in operating rooms and hospitals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Solumed brings a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and [...]

3M today announced that it will webcast its first-quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 8 a.m. CT.
Investors can access the webcast on the Internet at http://investor.3M.com. A replay will be available at http://investor.3M.com, for one week following the call.
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HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions, today announced that Forrester Research, Inc. recognized HighJump Software as a leader in the warehouse management system (WMS) industry. Forrester Research evaluated leading WMS vendors across approximately 50 criteria for its report: The Forrester Wave: Warehouse Management Systems, [...]

Workflow Automation Solutions Strengthen Portfolio of Solutions for Customer
3M announced today that it is bringing the Amelior™ suite of real-time workflow automation solutions from Patient Care Technology Systems (PCTS) to its healthcare customer base. The Amelior software comprises hospital-wide and department-specific workflow information systems to improve patient flow and reduce the risk of medical [...]

3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of the business of Bondo Corp., a manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and consumer applications.
Bondo’s established brand complements 3M’s well-known line of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket. Bondo brand products are designed for and [...]