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3M has launched the 2484 Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive, designed for medical devices catering to individuals with fragile skin, such as the elderly and patients with chronic diseases. This adhesive is breathable, conforms well, and allows for a wear time of up to seven days while minimizing skin cell removal. It is the second product in the Hi-Tack Silicone Adhesive Portfolio, following the introduction of the 2480 adhesive. This launch highlights 3M's commitment to enhancing patient safety and device reliability in the medical sector.

3M Health Information Systems has launched the 3M™ Social Determinants of Health Analytics platform, integrating clinical, social, and population health data to assist healthcare providers in managing high-risk patients. By leveraging 3M™ Clinical Risk Groups and partnering with Socially Determined, the platform aims to enhance understanding of social risk factors affecting health outcomes. Following successful pilots, organizations like Community Care Plan in Florida are developing strategies to reduce avoidable emergency visits, highlighting the platform's potential in improving health equity amid ongoing challenges from COVID-19.

Michigan Medicine partnered with 3M to implement a suite of AI-powered clinician and revenue cycle solutions across its health system, which includes three hospitals and 125 outpatient clinics. This integration aims to reduce administrative burdens on clinicians, improve clinical documentation, and enhance revenue cycle efficiency. The project features technologies like 3M™ M*Modal Fluency Direct and the 3M™ 360 Encompass™ System, helping to generate actionable data for better patient care.

3M has announced a partnership between its Post-it® App and Miro, enhancing remote collaboration tools. This integration allows users to export notes from the Post-it® App directly into Miro, fostering real-time collaboration on an infinite canvas. As remote work grows, this innovation helps teams capture and share ideas quickly, cutting down on transcription time. The Post-it® App can digitize up to 200 notes at once and is compatible with various note sizes. Users can download the app from multiple platforms, increasing accessibility for teams worldwide.

Wrapmate has launched a groundbreaking eCommerce platform for vehicle graphics, enabling customers to receive transparent pricing for their projects in real-time. This patent-pending technology simplifies the purchasing process, allowing users to visualize their designs and adjust project costs instantly. With a three-year collaboration with 3M, the platform connects customers with certified installers, enhancing marketability within the vehicle graphics industry. Wrapmate aims to transform customer experience by offering a one-stop solution for design, printing, and installation.

3M (NYSE: MMM) has announced two upcoming investor events. The JP Morgan 2021 Industrials Conference will take place on March 16, 2021, featuring CEO Mike Roman and CFO Monish Patolawala at 8 a.m. EDT. Following that, the Bank of America Global Industrials Conference 2021 is scheduled for March 17, 2021, with Patolawala speaking at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Both conferences will be available via live webcast and later as a replay on 3M's Investor Relations website.

3M announced a legal victory against Qingdao Sisa Abrasives Co., Ltd. in a patent infringement case in China. The Intermediate People's Court of Zhengzhou ruled that Sisa's BCA-T abrasive grain violated 3M's patents related to Precision-Shaped Abrasive Grain technology. The court's decision, effective February 1, 2021, mandates Sisa to cease production and sales of the infringing product and compensate 3M for economic losses and protection costs. This ruling underscores 3M's commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property.

3M and Pegatron have collaborated to create a Virtual Reality headset featuring a folded optics lens that utilizes 3M's reflective polarizer. This advanced lens provides high resolution, excellent transmission, and a wide field of view, resulting in a thinner, lighter design. The VX6 reference design is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform, offering wireless VR capabilities and high-speed downloads. Mass production is expected in late 2021. The headset is designed to accommodate wearers with prescription glasses and boasts a 95-degree field of view.