3M New Ventures
Diversified science and technology company providing engineered materials, personal protective equipment, filtration and separation media, packaging and manufacturing systems, optical films, electrical and energy materials, and associated regulatory documentation and training. Operates global manufacturing, distribution and aftermarket support networks and provides technical services, application engineering and customer-facing laboratories across industrial, consumer, transportation and healthcare-adjacent markets.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
Products
Vehicle films and paint-protection materials
Wrap films, window tint films and paint-protection films designed for vehicle appearance, UV protection, glare reduction and surface protection.
Ceramic surface coatings for vehicles
Protective ceramic coatings engineered to preserve paint gloss and resist environmental contaminants.
Collision repair consumables and equipment
Abrasives, adhesives, sealants, fillers, masking products, paint spray equipment, paint-preparation systems and related tools for body repair and finishing.
Inventory and shop-management hardware-software system
Integrated system combining on-site hardware and cloud software to manage consumable inventory, order fulfillment and business analytics for repair shops.
Vehicle films and paint-protection materials
Wrap films, window tint films and paint-protection films designed for vehicle appearance, UV protection, glare reduction and surface protection.
Ceramic surface coatings for vehicles
Protective ceramic coatings engineered to preserve paint gloss and resist environmental contaminants.
Collision repair consumables and equipment
Abrasives, adhesives, sealants, fillers, masking products, paint spray equipment, paint-preparation systems and related tools for body repair and finishing.
Inventory and shop-management hardware-software system
Integrated system combining on-site hardware and cloud software to manage consumable inventory, order fulfillment and business analytics for repair shops.
Services
On-demand modules, instructor-led workshops and application demonstrations covering safety, energy, automotive and manufacturing topics; delivered online and in-person.
Systems agreements and integration support for packaging lines including tape heads, case sealers and automation to optimize throughput and compatibility with automated equipment.
Distributor locator, dealer qualification programs and partner portals to support material supply, technical assistance and business development for installers and dealers.
Process-expert guidance, standard operating procedures and onsite consulting for metal shops, paint shops, finishing and end-of-line repair workflows.
Digital studio and pattern marketplace tools to visualize wraps, tints and paint-protection options for vehicles and to access quality-tested patterns.
Integrated hardware and software solutions to automate inventory provisioning, streamline billing and provide business-performance analytics for repair shops.
On-demand modules, instructor-led workshops and application demonstrations covering safety, energy, automotive and manufacturing topics; delivered online and in-person.
Systems agreements and integration support for packaging lines including tape heads, case sealers and automation to optimize throughput and compatibility with automated equipment.
Distributor locator, dealer qualification programs and partner portals to support material supply, technical assistance and business development for installers and dealers.
Process-expert guidance, standard operating procedures and onsite consulting for metal shops, paint shops, finishing and end-of-line repair workflows.
Digital studio and pattern marketplace tools to visualize wraps, tints and paint-protection options for vehicles and to access quality-tested patterns.
Integrated hardware and software solutions to automate inventory provisioning, streamline billing and provide business-performance analytics for repair shops.
Expertise Areas
- Materials science and adhesive technologies
- Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection systems
- Packaging automation and sealing systems
- Optical and display film development
Key Technologies
- Pressure-sensitive adhesives and structural bonding systems
- Advanced polymers, films and laminates
- Optical light-management films
- Filtration membranes and separation media
News & Updates
Announcement of a multiyear partnership to apply advanced material science to Formula 1 vehicle development.
Article describing fiber optic innovations intended to improve data center performance for AI workloads.
Summary of participation and outreach to students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Announcement about a new microscope capability to support atomic-scale imaging and materials research.
Overview of a new digital platform showcasing automotive solutions across electrification and manufacturing trends.
Announcement of a multiyear partnership to apply advanced material science to Formula 1 vehicle development.
Article describing fiber optic innovations intended to improve data center performance for AI workloads.
Summary of participation and outreach to students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Announcement about a new microscope capability to support atomic-scale imaging and materials research.
Overview of a new digital platform showcasing automotive solutions across electrification and manufacturing trends.