With technology incorporated in nearly every aspect of our lives, you’ve probably wondered more than once whether someone was watching your every move. 

Many devices, including gas detectors, have connectivity features designed to transfer information from a lone worker back to safety personnel on site. Although connectivity features are a tremendous step forward, not all lone worker solutions deliver the protection they need.

3M New Ventures, the corporate venture organization of 3M, announced that it has invested in Zephyr Technology, a developer of real-time physiological monitoring solutions for well-being applications in healthcare, first responder, sports, military, and industrial markets.