ST. PAUL, Minnesota--3M recently awarded its highest honor--induction into The Carlton Society--to Dr. Rainer Guggenberger, 3M ESPE laboratory manager in Seefeld, Germany.
Recognized for his unparalleled vision, extraordinary technical creativity, unselfish collaborative leadership and extensive broad-based technical and global business contributions, Guggenberger's work has led to the successful development of numerous world-class dental materials.
Innovative dental products, such as 3M ESPE Protemp II Temporization Material, 3M ESPE Rocatec Bonding System, and the 3M ESPE Ketac family of glass ionomer materials for tooth filling and cementation showcase Guggenberger's pioneering research and development.
Furthermore, Guggenberger developed the groundwork for 3M ESPE's technology to replace metal crowns with high-strength ceramics, which today has become the well-known Lava Precision Solutions.
"Dr. Guggenberger's innovative vision, collaboration and willingness to hold his work to a higher standard have been vital to the success of 3M ESPE," said Jeff Lavers, division vice president, 3M ESPE. "He exemplifies the company's culture of discovery through his application of research and development expertise; an expertise which has resulted in the creation of groundbreaking products that deliver quality results for the betterment of dentistry."
Founded in 1963, The Carlton Society exists as 3M's Hall of Fame and acknowledges that growth and diversification originate with people of talent who are encouraged to do their best. The Carlton Society recognizes scientists making extraordinary contributions to the more than 40 diverse technologies of 3M.
Named for Richard P. Carlton, 3M's fifth president, elections to the society have been made annually to recognize 3M employees achieving a high standard of originality, dedication and integrity in technical fields and for encouraging junior employees to achieve the same.
In three decades, more than 150 scientists have received Carlton honors for creating technologies and products that have produced significant growth for 3M and even some that have changed the world.
Candidates who have at least five years' of active employment and exhibit exemplary performance, dedication and integrity are nominated by their colleagues and elected by the Technical Council and Corporate Scientists.
For more information on the complete 3M ESPE line of dental products, visit the 3M ESPE Web site at 3M ESPE or call the 3M ESPE Customer Care Hotline at (800) 634-2249.
Products are available for purchase through authorized 3M ESPE distributors.
