3M Company, founded in 1902, is a global diversified manufacturer that markets tens of thousands of products, from sponges to respirators. The company is widely recognized for its strong research and development capabilities and for pioneering new applications for its proprietary technologies. 3M operates through three business segments: Safety and Industrial, which accounts for about 44% of revenue; Transportation and Electronics, at 36%; and Consumer, at 20%. The company recently spun off its healthcare business, now operating as Solventum. Nearly half of 3M’s revenue is generated outside the Americas.