| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid, Net of Cash Acquired | 539,000,000 | 888,000,000 | 1,293,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Gross | 546,000,000 | 962,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Acquired | 7,000,000 | 74,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Status | Preliminary | | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net | 552,000,000 | 888,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables | 69,000,000 | 76,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory | 79,000,000 | 55,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets | 5,000,000 | 8,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment | 68,000,000 | 65,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Purchased Intangible Assets | 131,000,000 | 282,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, In-process Research And Development | 1,000,000 | 95,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities, Net of Other Assets | 115,000,000 | 152,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liability | 12,000,000 | 77,000,000 | |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount | 326,000,000 | 536,000,000 | |
| Accuspray Application Technologies Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Accuspray Application Technologies Inc. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | Manufacturer of spray paint equipment with a wide array of spray guns for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | February 2007 | | |
PolyMask Corporation [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | PolyMask Corporation | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A joint venture between 3M and Sealed Air that produces protective films. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | February 2007 | | |
Acolyte Biomedica LTD [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Acolyte Biomedica Ltd. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A Salisbury, U.K.-based provider of an automated microbial detection platform that aids in the rapid detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | February 2007 | | |
E Wood Holdings PLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | E Wood Holdings PLC | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A North Yorkshire, UK-based manufacturer of high performance protective coatings for oil, gas, water, rail and automotive industries. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | May 2007 | | |
Innovative Paper Technologies LLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Innovative Paper Technologies LLC | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of inorganic-based technical papers, boards and laminates for a wide variety of high temperature applications. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | May 2007 | | |
Powell LLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Powell LLC | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A supplier of non-woven polyester mats for the electrical industry | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | May 2007 | | |
Articulos de Papel DMS Chile [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Articulos de Papel DMS Chile | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A Santiago, Chile-based manufacturer of disposable surgical packs, drapes, gowns and kits. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | May 2007 | | |
Diamond Productions Inc [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Diamond Productions Inc. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of superabrasive diamond and cubic boron nitride wheels and tools for dimensioning and finishing hard-to-grind materials in metalworking, woodworking and stone fabrication markets | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | June 2007 | | |
Rochford Thompson Equipment LTD[Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Rochford Thompson Equipment Ltd. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of optical character recognition passport readers used by airlines and immigration authorities, headquartered in Newbury, U.K. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | July 2007 | | |
Neoplast Co. LTD [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Neoplast Co. Ltd. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer/distributor of surgical tapes and dressings and first aid bandages for both the professional and consumer markets across the Asia Pacific region. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | August 2007 | | |
Abzil Industria e Comercio Ltda. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Abzil Industria e Comercio Ltda. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of orthodontic products based in Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | October 2007 | | |
Venture Tape Corp. and Certain Related Entities [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Venture Tape Corp. and certain related entities | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A global provider of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes based in Rockland, Mass. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | October 2007 | | |
Macroworx Media Pvt Ltd. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Display and Graphics [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Macroworx Media Pvt Ltd. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A software company that specializes in the design and development of digital signage solutions based in Bangalore, India. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | October 2007 | | |
Lingualcare Inc [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Lingualcare Inc. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A Dallas-based orthodontic technology and services company offering the iBraces system, a customized, lingual orthodontic solution. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | October 2007 | | |
Standard Abrasives [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Standard Abrasives | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of coated abrasive specialties and non-woven abrasive products for the metalworking industry headquartered in Simi Valley, Ca. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | November 2007 | | |
Unifam Sp. z o.o. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Unifam Sp. z o.o. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs based in Poland. | | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 100.00% | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | November 2007 | | |
Bondo Corp. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | Bondo Corp. | | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | A manufacturer of auto body repair products for the automotive aftermarket and various other professional and consumer applications based in Atlanta, Ga. | | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | November 2007 | | |
Interchemall Dom. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Consumer and Office [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Interchemall Dom. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A provider of household cleaning products based in Poland. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | January 2006 | |
General Industrial Diamond Company Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | General Industrial Diamond Company Inc., a U.S. operation | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A manufacturer of superabrasive grinding wheels, dressing tools and machines used to dimension and finish hard-to-grind materials in the industrial and commercial markets. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | March 2006 | |
OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A provider of differentiated preventive dental products, solutions and support for dental professionals. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | April 2006 | |
ClozeX Medical LLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | ClozeX Medical LLC | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A provider of unique skin closure devices to treat lacerations and close surgical incisions. The agreement gives 3M exclusive worldwide rights for the manufacturing and distribution of ClozeX Wound Closures. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | April 2006 | |
SBG (Software und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen) GmbH [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | SBG (Software und Beratung im Gesundheitswesen) GmbH | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Berlin-based developer of software for managing diagnosis-related information in hospitals. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | June 2006 | |
Pomp Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | POMP Medical and Occupational Health Products LLC | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Porto Alegre, Brazil-based provider of earplugs, eyewear and hand cream. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | June 2006 | |
Pinnacle Distribution Concepts Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Pinnacle Distribution Concepts Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A leading transportation management system (TMS) provider specializing in the delivery of Web-based, "on-demand" solutions. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | July 2006 | |
SCC Products Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | SCC Products Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | Based in Sanford, N.C., SCC Products Inc. is a provider of flexible static control packaging and workstation products for electronic devices. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | July 2006 | |
JJ Converting LLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | JJ Converting LLC | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | Based in Sanford, N.C., JJ Converting LLC is a producer of films used to make static control bags. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | July 2006 | |
Archon Technologies Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Display and Graphics [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Archon Technologies Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Denver, Colorado-based provider of enterprise software solutions for motor vehicle agencies. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | August 2006 | |
Aerion Technologies [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Aerion Technologies | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Denver, Colorado-based maker of safety products, including heat stress monitors, thermal cameras and carbon monoxide detectors. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | August 2006 | |
Credence Technologies Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Credence Technologies Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Soquel, California-based provider of instruments and high-end monitoring equipment for electrostatic discharge control and electromagnetic compliance. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | September 2006 | |
Nylonge Corp. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Consumer and Office [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Nylonge Corp. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A global provider of household cleaning products, including cellulose sponges, scrub sponges and household wipes. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | October 2006 | |
NorthStar Chemicals Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | NorthStar Chemicals, Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Cartersville, Georgia-based adhesive manufacturer. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | October 2006 | |
Global Beverage Group Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Global Beverage Group Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Canadian-based provider of delivery management software solutions for the direct-store-delivery of consumer packaged goods. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | November 2006 | |
Biotrace International PLC [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Biotrace International PLC | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Bridgend, UK-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial microbiology products used in food processing safety, health care, industrial hygiene and defense applications. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | November 2006 | |
Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products LTD [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Mahindra Engineering and Chemical Products LTD | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | An India-based manufacturer of cable jointing kits and accessories. | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | December 2006 | |
SoftMed Systems Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | SoftMed Systems Inc. | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Maryland-based provider of health information management software and services that improve the workflow and efficiency of health care organizations. | |
CUNO Acquisition [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Industrial and Transportation [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | | CUNO |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | | CUNO is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of filtration products for the separation, clarification and purification of fluids and gases. |
Business Acquisition, Reason for Acquisition | | | 3M and CUNO have complementary sets of filtration technologies, creating an opportunity to bring an even wider range of filtration solutions to customers around the world. |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | | August 2, 2005 |
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition | | | August 2, 2005 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid, Net of Cash Acquired | | | 1,266,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Gross | | | 1,294,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Acquired | | | 28,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred | | | 80,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price | | | 1,360,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net | | | 1,266,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables | | | 96,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory | | | 61,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Assets [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment | | | 121,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Purchased Intangible Assets | | | 268,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets | | | 30,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities, Net of Other Assets | | | 104,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liability | | | 102,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Notes Payable and Long-term Debt | | | 80,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Liabilities | | | 16,000,000 |
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount | | | 992,000,000 |
Siemens Ultrasound Division's Flexible Circuit Manufacturing Line [ Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Electro and Communications [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | | Siemens Ultrasound division's flexible circuit manufacturing line, a U.S. operation. |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | | The acquired operation produces flexible interconnect circuits that provide electrical connections between components in electronics systems used primarily in the transducers of ultrasound machines. |
Mercury Online Solutions Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Display and Graphics [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | | Mercury Online Solutions Inc., a U.S. operation |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | | The acquired operation provides hardware and software technologies and network management services for digital signage and interactive kiosk networks. |
Security Printing and Systems Limit [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Safety, Security and Protection Services [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Security Printing and Systems Limited from authentos GmbH, Germany | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A producer of finished, personalized passports and secure cards. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | August 2006 | |
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition | | August 2006 | |
Brontes Technologies Inc. [Member] | Business Acquisition Segment [Domain] | Health Care [Member] | Business Acquisition [Line Items] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity | | Brontes Technologies Inc. (Brontes) | |
Business Acquisition, Description of Acquired Entity | | A Lexington, Massachusetts-based developer of proprietary 3-D imaging technology for dental and orthodontic applications, for $95 million in cash. Brontes was a "development stage enterprise" that did not yet have revenues from its principal operations and the technology acquired did not have any alternative future use. | |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | | 100.00% | |
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract] | | | |
| Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition Agreement | | October 2006 | |
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition | | October 2006 | |
Research and Development in Process | | 95,000,000 | |
Research and Development in Process, Impact per Diluted Share | | 0.13 | |