The unit is being introduced by 3M today at the International Communications Industries Association Inc.(r) Infocomm International 2001 trade show, June 13-15, in Las Vegas.

3M Teams with Paragon to Pioneer New Concept

3M contracted with Paragon Innovations in March 2000, to help pioneer the new, all-in-one meeting presentation concept. Paragon is now working with 3M to complete the final details of the Wall Display, which is targeted for September availability in selected markets.

Mike Wilkinson, founder and chairman of Paragon Innovations, commented on the initial meeting, "We were intrigued by the system's concept, which demanded complex, pioneering technology -- perfect for our team of technology experts."

"The 3M Wall Display is the highest technology display device on the market today," said Guenter Lehmann, Paragon's senior project navigator. "Using an array of technologies - from the complex embedded systems that we designed, to Texas Instruments' DLP technologies - the display transforms presentations from static images, text and bullets to a vivid, dynamic world of multimedia imagery that increases audience interest and participation. From the classroom to the boardroom - it's perfect for presentation users."

"Paragon's electronics helped us to develop a new category of meeting presentation system," said Steve Saxe, Wall Display project manager, 3M Visual Systems Division. "The display controller board developed with Paragon handles multiple-image inputs, including the new DVI digital standard, and incorporates state-of-the-art image processing to pre-correct optical distortion. We look forward to a long, successful relationship with the Paragon team."

On the Wall, Off the Charts

The Wall Display was designed for presentations of all types - from Ms. Wood's classroom show-and-tell to a Fortune 100 executive forum. It incorporates simple, remote one-button operation with universal capabilities that allow it to be used for multimedia presentations. It also serves as a dry-erase board and digital whiteboard. It also adds convenience as a professional system that is always available for any meeting room or training environment.

Capabilities include full-motion video, animation and graphics, plus connectivity to virtually any multimedia device, from TVs and VCRs to DVD players. Special technology enables a short projection distance and distortion-free images. By integrating new and incumbent technologies, the 3M Wall Display provides an all-in-one solution that eliminates peripherals such as television monitors, multimedia projectors and flipcharts.

Wilkinson is enthusiastic about The Wall Display's potential. "This system is truly a new-to-the-world concept in display technology."

About Paragon Innovations Inc.

Paragon Innovations Inc., based in Plano, Texas, is a national services provider specializing in the design, development and documentation of embedded systems in commercial and consumer technology products. Using a proven, 22-step quality methodology, Paragon's technology experts leverage more than a decade of experience in rapid product development to deliver superior products such as miniaturized insulin pumps, semiconductor reference platforms and Internet appliances for companies in the Internet, medical, semiconductor, telephony, robotics and wireless industries, among others. Customers include 3M, AMD, Hitachi, Motorola and Ubicom/Scenix. Paragon is a privately held company that was founded in 1990 by founder and Chief Executive Officer Michael Wilkinson. The company is located in the heart of the Telecom Corridor(r). For more information, visit www.paragoninnovations.com, or contact Kay Pinkerton at (214) 521-8596, or via e-mail at kpinkerton@mbapr.com.

About 3M Visual Systems Division

3M Visual Systems Division is a leading supplier of meeting and presentation solutions for the meeting room, training room and classroom. Products and services developed and marketed by the division include transparency films, overhead projectors, multimedia projectors, and the 3M Meeting Network, a comprehensive, online meeting information resource. 3M Visual Systems Division, established in 1960, is based in Austin, TX.

About 3M

3M is a $16 billion technology company with leading positions in electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, health care, safety and other markets. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company has operations in more than 60 countries and serves customers in nearly 200 countries. 3M businesses share technologies, manufacturing operations, brands, marketing channels and other important resources. 3M is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and also is a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information about the company is available on the Internet at www.3M.com. For more information about 3M Wall Display visit the 3M Visual Systems Division website at www.3m.com/walldisplay. 3M is a trademark of 3M company.