- In May 2020, The Department of Defense signed a USD 126 million deal with 3M to expand monthly production of 26 million N95 medical-grade masks in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This was done in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, the business increased respirator production in January 2020 and doubled its annual output to 1.1 billion, including 35 million N95 masks each month in the U.S.
- In July 2020 - 3M and M.I.T. researchers started testing a novel quick test that can detect the virus in an effort to aid the global response to COVID-19. Accelerated study is being done to determine whether it is possible to mass produce a simple-to-use diagnostic tool that can provide highly accurate results in a short amount of time
- In June 2020, The Neenan Company and Liberty Common High School (LCHS) partnered to address the COVID-19 pandemic-related lack of medical supplies. To meet the rising need for personal safety equipment (P.P.E.) in frontline healthcare facilities, volunteers from both organizations have produced more than 800 face shields and 600 ear guards using LCHS' 3D printing facility
