On July 15, 2026, 3M Company announced a partnership with Microsoft in which Azure will be the first hyperscale cloud to deploy 3M’s Expanded Beam Optical technology in its AI-focused data centers, while 3M adopts Microsoft’s AI and digital platforms across core business functions. This collaboration highlights how 3M is pairing its materials science and optical connectivity strengths with Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure to support AI infrastructure growth and modernize 3M’s internal...