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In 2007, Scotch-Brite ™ brand introduced the first disposable hygienic washing with bleach added. Other products such as Scotch tape-Blue ™ Painter corners and hinges and combat ™ Scotch ™ Fur hair removal designed for grip and trap pet hair embedded in the upholstery (2008), followed exemplify innovative products designed to improve the environment of home

Our scientists develop ultra-compact projection engine break-through illuminated LED in 2008 for the integration of personal electronic devices, including the 3M MPro110 Micro Professional Projector, which has evolved since then. This was the same year, following the global concern about potential public health medical emergencies, such as pandemic influenza, several 3M respirators were the first to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by general public.

In 2012, our Renewable Energy Division and Gossamer Space Frames released through the world's largest port using 3M ™ Solar Mirror Film 1100 for concentrated solar power

By the end of the twentieth century, 3M is emerging as an innovative company, thanks to the development of medical-surgical high-tech products, screens for improved electronic imaging systems and flexible electronic circuits.

For the year 1910, it had improved industrial production chain and 3M moves to St. Paul, Minnesota, where remains installed our matrix-house, and begins to emerge as the great achievement and innovation company that is currently .

In 1950, 3M developed the idea of liquid water permeable and born Scotchgard ™ fabric protector, next to the famous Scotch-Brite ™ sponges and hundreds of products for the industrial market.

In 1980, the scientist Art Fry invented the popular Post-it sticky notes and with them a new form of communication in the home or office.

En 2014, 3M FUE Nombrado en el Índice de Sostenibilidad Dow Jones Para El decimoquinto Año consecutivo.Last year, scientists and researchers from 3M Company won his patent number 100,000.

Richard G. Drew, a young lab assistant, invented in 1925 the 3M masking tape, a first step in the diversification of our popular Scotch brand tapes. In the following years, 3M embarks on the consumer market with the introduction of the popular Scotch cellophane adhesive tape, with its characteristic striped Scottish.

In the XXI century, 3M is positioned as a global leader in technological diversity, with innovative new product lines and solutions for high growth and profitability.

The 40 was a lot of productivity by creating various technology platforms in adhesives, electromagnetic tape recording Scotchlite ™ reflective films, among others.

In 2004, sales topped $ 20 billion for the first time, with innovative new products contributing significantly to growth. Recent innovations include Post-it® Super Sticky Notes, Scotch® Transparent Duct Tape, optical films for LCD televisions and a new family of Scotch-Brite cleaning products that give consumers the right power washing for a series of works cleaning.

• In 2009, our health business introduced the 3M Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200, auscultation device of last generation with Bluetooth technology that wirelessly transfers heart, lung and other body sounds to software for further analysis. These stethoscopes have successfully enabled doctors study rural victims of strokes and an astronaut on the International Space Station.

• In 2013, 3M was US $ 30 billion in sales worldwide.

beginning of 1920 occurs the first Lija Water, innovative product that reduces the amount of metal powder particles produced in the process of manufacturing and automotive assembly and marked an era of progress in the growing North American automotive industry.