If you’ve ever worked for a boss that was openly enthusiastic about what they did, then you know how infectious that becomes for the entire company. These individuals can set the course for helping the organization separate itself ...READ»
Evocative is taking on non-biodegradable and toxic polystyrene by mixing agricultural products with a fungus. It is already working with Dell and Steelcase on packaging materials, and with Ford on bumpers and side doors. But can it compete when it has to grow a product instead of churning it out from a factory?READ»
Since arriving in Minnesota from Milan last year, Mauro and his wife, Elisa, can't help but stand out. | Photo by David Bowman
The Nine Passions Of 3M's Mauro Porcini By Chuck Salter
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After decades' worth of vision research, Minnesota-based conglomerate 3M has tuned up its Visual Attention Service, an algorithm that can scan all types of content to determine exactly where the average human eye is most likely to be drawn.READ»
When you think of the name 3M, you usually think of Post-it notes and packing tape, but recently at the Milan Furniture Fair, the company made their first foray into the world of high-end design. The exhibition, Infinite Innovation, ...READ»
In 1974, 3M scientist Art Fry came up with a clever invention. He thought if he could apply an adhesive (dreamed up by colleague Spencer Silver several years earlier) to the back of a piece of paper, he could create the perfect ...READ»
Harris Interactive polled close to 30,000 folks to find out what companies have the best reputations in corporate America. A yet-to-be-released part of that study tested the public on which companies had the most innovative products ...READ»
Even in the Great Recession, businesses in every industry are pushing forward with sustainability because boosting profitability and going green go hand in hand. Still, it can be surprising how much of their eco-benefit often ...READ»
Three-dimensional display tech is coming to all sorts of gear, from TVs to strange desktop prototypes from Sony. And now, thanks to 3M and thin-film tech, it could be making it onto the tiny LCD of your favorite cell phone.
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3M Canada recently sponsored a class at Ontario College of Art & Design to revamp its office products, and the company now plans to produce the two best designs. One is a tape dispenser by Matthew Pacione; another is a ...READ»