New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation Multi-source agreement will accelerate open standards for optical connectivity ST. PAUL, Minn., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it has joined a group of leading technology companies to establish a new multi-source agreement (MSA) focused on advancing open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. Expande ...