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Innovation at the Intersection of AI

John Banovetz, Chief Technology Officer at 3M, on the role of digital transformation in realizing the company's goals.

3M to Pay $10.3 Billion for PFAS Claims Resolution

3M has agreed to pay $10.3 billion to resolve legal challenges brought against the company by US public water systems over its discharges of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into US waterways. The deal is subject to approval by a US federal court.

3M Ramps Up Biopharma Filtration Capabilities

Science and technology group 3M has announced plans to invest $146 million to expand its biopharma filtration capabilities at manufacturing facilities in Europe. The company did not disclose the facilities’ locations.

Chip Makers Alarmed over PFAS Phaseout Proposals

Across the US and Europe, health and environment NGOs are putting pressure on national authorities to curb contamination from poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), the hard-to-decompose “forever chemicals” used to make semiconductors, batteries, aircrafts, cars, medical equipment or coat frying pans and skis.

3M Announces Exit from PFAAS

US consumer products giant 3M has announced it will discontinue production and use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, (PFAS) across its products by the end of 2025.

US Chemical Producers Sue EPA over new PFAS Limits

American Chemistry Council (ACC), the industry association representing US chemical producers, is suing the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its Lifetime Health Advisories (LHAs) for per-fluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS).

3M to Separate Healthcare Business

US conglomerate 3M is to spin off its healthcare business in a move that chairman and CEO Mike Roman said will result in “two well-capitalized, world-class public companies, well positioned to pursue their respective priorities.”

3M Agrees PFAS Clean-up with Flemish Government

US conglomerate 3M has agreed with the Flemish government to spend more than €571 million on cleaning up PFAS-contamination at its site in Belgium. The Flemish government had ordered 3M to halt PFAS production at Zwijndrecht last October because of contamination levels.

Arkema Completes Permoseal Acquisition

Arkema has closed its acquisition of South Africa’s Permoseal, a move designed to strengthen and complete the portfolio of its adhesives subsidiary Bostik.

3M Settles Pollution Claims for $850 Million

Can Flow Chemistry Replace Batch Processes?

Chemistry is ... Eco-Friendly Wrap

Teva Wins US Nod for Allergan’s Generics

PFOA Exposure Concerns in the Netherlands

FDA Bans Three Toxic Food Packaging Chemicals

Five Spotlighted as Possible DuPont CEO

Corrosion Protection

Port of Antwerp Supports Major Petchem Investments

Successful in Singapore: German Mittelstand Companies

A Growing Chemical Center in Asia

Dyneon Prepares for the Future

Chemistry is ... In the Name of Sustainability

PTFE Compounding Technology Tackles Sealing Challenges

Innovative Process Enables Up-Cycling of Perfluorinated Polymers

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