3M

Today, the innovations of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (or simply 3M) can be found in almost every area of life, work, healthcare, and technology. With 46 core technologies, 8,000 researchers, and over 114,000 patents, 3M provides the expertise for the continuous development of new and creative solutions. To design the most innovative and well-thought-out products, 3M invests more than 1 billion US dollars annually in research and development. These investments allow 3M to file more than 3,000 patents each year and to continuously develop a large number of unique products for its customers. With extensive knowledge, many years of experience, and interdisciplinary thinking, 3M has made it its mission to produce professional products for industry and skilled trades, meeting all types of requirements.

3M stands for high quality worldwide. Everyone who works at 3M knows that quality is a dynamic subject that requires consistency across the entire value chain – from the planning phase to the customer, from A to Z. Only through the continuous improvement of all products and services can the high expectations and demands of customers be met. The certified quality management system forms the foundation for producing quality products. The 3M quality management process is never complete; it is constantly evolving, monitored, and improved. This is confirmed by certifications such as ISO 9001, EN 9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485.

The product range includes items from the fields of workplace and building safety, electrical and electronic products, bonding and joining solutions, as well as abrasive and polishing products. There is a close relationship between the business units and the extensive scientific activities of the many scientists and researchers working for 3M worldwide. Research and development are at the core of 3M’s activities.