3M Honored for Its Technology Innovations at 2017 Edison Awards
April 21 2017 - 02:16PM
Business Wire
The global award recognizes two inventive
products from 3M Food Safety and 3M Oral Care
In 1902, Thomas Edison was still an avid inventor. His ingenuity
and scientific pursuits resulted in technologies that would impact
the everyday living for millions of people. Also in 1902 was the
inception of 3M, which ever since has applied science to life with
Edison’s same determination as a way to improve the daily lives of
its consumers. 3M today announced that two of its most innovative
and advanced technologies have been selected to receive a 2017
Edison Award — a global recognition honoring innovators that create
a positive impact in the world. The 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay 2
from 3M Food Safety received a Gold and 3M™ Mobile True Definition
Scanner from 3M Oral Care received a Bronze Edison Award in the
Diagnostic Tools category.
Category finalists were judged by a panel of more than 3,000
senior business executives and academics in the fields of product
development, design, engineering, science and medicine. Winners
were chosen for their excellence in concept, value, delivery and
impact.
Gold Award-Winning 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2The 3M
Molecular Detection Assay 2 platform is the next generation of
tests for 3M’s previously Edison-awarded 3M™ Molecular Detection
System. Powered by Isothermal DNA Amplification and Bioluminescence
Detection, the technology makes molecular detection of foodborne
pathogens simpler and faster, providing food manufacturers
never-before-available speed and ease in identifying Salmonella,
Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157 (including H7) in
food or environment-collected samples, and Cronobacter for powdered
infant formula. It uses a single assay protocol for all pathogens,
enabling batch processing of up to 96 different samples at once and
improving efficiency in the laboratory. Enhanced with a proprietary
3M nanotechnology, the test gives processors a streamlined workflow
that simplifies their pathogen detection, enabling same- or
next-day results and faster, more confident food safety decisions.
Comparative research shows that the 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2
- Salmonella, for example, will process a batch of 96 samples 1.7
times faster than the closest competitive technology.
“At 3M, we work to enhance food safety by offering
transformational technology that protects the health of consumers
while optimizing productivity, and protecting the brands of our
customers,” said Polly Foss, vice president and general manager for
3M Food Safety. “Therefore, we are especially proud to receive this
honor as it showcases our commitment to innovative solutions that
bring about safety and quality in our food supply.”
Bronze Award-Winning 3M Mobile True Definition ScannerThe
3M Mobile True Definition Scanner from 3M Oral Care is a
one-of-a-kind tablet-based intraoral scanner. The ergonomic,
handheld technology is similar to tablets patients and clinicians
use in everyday life, and gives clinicians the freedom to move
within their facilities while carrying the scanner with them. It
offers more space for the clinician and assistant to maneuver.
Also, the device can be placed directly into the hands or lap of a
patient for informed discussion and patient communication,
providing cutting-edge visualization of the patient’s oral anatomy
for a better understanding of treatment.
“It is an honor to receive an Edison Award for our innovative
approach to oral care and commitment to bringing digital
advancement to the industry,” said James Ingebrand, president and
general manager for 3M Oral Care. “Positively impacting both the
ability of clinicians to provide quality treatment and the oral
health of patients is what is most important to the work we are
doing at 3M, and we appreciate being recognized for that commitment
to the oral care industry.”
About the Edison AwardsThe Edison Awards is a program
conducted by Edison Universe, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization
dedicated to fostering future innovators. The Edison Awards have
been recognizing and honoring the best innovations and innovators
since 1987. For more information about the Edison Awards, please
visit http://www.edisonawards.com.
About 3MAt 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to
improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, our 90,000
employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more
about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com
or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNewsroom.
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Communicationsaaron@kohnstamm.comor3M Oral CareMichael
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