3M expands AWS collaboration to deploy optical connectivity technology in data centers

• 3M expanded its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services, which plans to deploy its Expanded Beam Optical platform across data center infrastructure.
• The optical connectivity business is expected to contribute nearly $500 million to the U.S. economy.
• The collaboration and related investments are expected to support more than 500 jobs, including over 100 new roles through 2027.
• The agreement builds on plans announced earlier this year to double production capacity at the Menomonie, Wisconsin, manufacturing facility.

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