The 3M division specializes in optical fiber and copper passive connectivity solutions for telecommunications businesses and is headquartered in Austin, Texas with a manufacturing facility in Pontchâteau, France, and operations in Hannover, Germany. 3M™ Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) ferrule technology brings new possibilities in speed and scalability for the future of optical connectivity. Let's work together to solve your interconnect challenges. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M and US Conec Ltd. today announced a strategic licensing agreement for 3M™ Expanded Beam. 3M has reimagined fibre optic connector technology to deliver connectors that are designed to reduce the need for maintenance, cleaning and human interaction, yet offer exceptional performance.