Who would have predicted that an 1851 investment in a glass company would help revolutionize the 21st century? Corning's remarkable innovations over the past 160 years are largely the result of the company's unwavering commitment to the art of discovery; the highest standards of quality, consistency and performance excellence; and their Values.
- Lighting Up Lives
One of the company’s first major breakthroughs came in 1879, when it developed the first glass envelope for Thomas Edison’s pioneering invention, the incandescent lamp. Corning’s success in mass-producing the bulbs brought affordable light to homes across America, and later B3the whole world.
- Early Successes
By the early 1900s, Corning was leading the field in exploring the mysteries of glass. Dr Eugene Sullivan set up and ran Corning’s first dedicated research facility, which accelerated the company’s rate of innovation and helped strengthen its growing legacy as a technology pioneer. During this time, the company developed heat-resistant glass lanterns which would later give birth to the Pyrex® brand of glassware.
- Technological Breakthroughs
Sustained research and development enabled Corning to deliver more and more world-changing technologies, from the mass production of television tubes in 1939 to low-loss optical fiber in 1970 and lightweight LCD glass in 1985.
- Present Day
Today Corning remains a global leader in industrial research and development and the world’s leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Our commitment to discovery is as strong as ever. We continue to turn possibilities into reality.
Who would have predicted that an 1851 investment in a glass company would help revolutionize the 21st century? Corning's remarkable innovations over the past 160 years are largely the result of the company's unwavering commitment to the art of discovery; the highest standards of quality, consistency and performance excellence; and their Values.
- Lighting Up Lives
One of the company’s first major breakthroughs came in 1879, when it developed the first glass envelope for Thomas Edison’s pioneering invention, the incandescent lamp. Corning’s success in mass-producing the bulbs brought affordable light to homes across America, and later B3the whole world.
- Early Successes
By the early 1900s, Corning was leading the field in exploring the mysteries of glass. Dr Eugene Sullivan set up and ran Corning’s first dedicated research facility, which accelerated the company’s rate of innovation and helped strengthen its growing legacy as a technology pioneer. During this time, the company developed heat-resistant glass lanterns which would later give birth to the Pyrex® brand of glassware.
- Technological Breakthroughs
Sustained research and development enabled Corning to deliver more and more world-changing technologies, from the mass production of television tubes in 1939 to low-loss optical fiber in 1970 and lightweight LCD glass in 1985.
- Present Day
Today Corning remains a global leader in industrial research and development and the world’s leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Our commitment to discovery is as strong as ever. We continue to turn possibilities into reality.
Corning operates on a truly global scale, with approximately 45,000 employees in 70 locations across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. It’s very common for colleagues from different continents and different backgrounds to work closely together on a single project.
We are recognized for our innovations around the globe, and our reputation and extensive reach give us the drive to continue to succeed for another 160 years and beyond.
Corning operates on a truly global scale, with approximately 45,000 employees in 70 locations across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. It’s very common for colleagues from different continents and different backgrounds to work closely together on a single project.
We are recognized for our innovations around the globe, and our reputation and extensive reach give us the drive to continue to succeed for another 160 years and beyond.
Corning entered the India market in late 1980s to produce cathode ray tube (CRT) glass for the TV industry. This local production of CRT TV glass supported the advancement of affordable TV ownership across the region.
Corning then established a liaison office in India in 1988. Since then, Corning has been actively participating in India’s development, working with local expertise to develop and apply Corning’s breakthrough technologies that significantly improve people’s lives. Today, Corning’s investments in India align well with emerging market trends in the region.
Corning entered the India market in late 1980s to produce cathode ray tube (CRT) glass for the TV industry. This local production of CRT TV glass supported the advancement of affordable TV ownership across the region. Corning then established a liaison office in India in 1988. Since then, Corning has been actively participating in India’s development, working with local expertise to develop and apply Corning’s breakthrough technologies that significantly improve people’s lives. Today, Corning’s investments in India align well with emerging market trends in the region.
Corning embraces the inherent change that comes with being a global innovator. We welcome the new challenges that lie ahead of us. We have a rich history of adapting to and prevailing over changing market conditions in ways that benefit our customers, our business and society at large. We hope that you are inspired by our spirit of innovation and will want to join us in making a difference in people’s lives.
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your kitchen counter? Reading a classic novel on a whisper-thin piece of flexible glass?Corning is not only imagining those scenarios – the company is engaged in research that could bring them alive in the not-too-distant future. Get a glimpse of Corning’s vision for the future in their videos, “A Day Made of Glass" .
Corning Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks says Corning’s vision for the future includes a world in which myriad ordinary surfaces transform “from one-dimensional utility into sophisticated electronic devices.”The video depicts a world in which interactive glass surfaces help you stay connected through seamless delivery of real-time information – whether you’re working, shopping, eating or relaxing.“While we’re not saying that it will develop exactly as we’ve envisioned,” Wendell says, “we do know that this world is being created as we speak.”
Glass is the essential enabling material of this new world. And not just any glass will do. This world requires materials that are strong, yet thin and lightweight; that can enable complex electronic circuits and nano functionality, that can scale for very large applications, and that are also environmentally friendly. This world calls for the kind of specialty glass made by Corning.
Corning embraces the inherent change that comes with being a global innovator. We welcome the new challenges that lie ahead of us. We have a rich history of adapting to and prevailing over changing market conditions in ways that benefit our customers, our business and society at large. We hope that you are inspired by our spirit of innovation and will want to join us in making a difference in people’s lives.
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your kitchen counter? Reading a classic novel on a whisper-thin piece of flexible glass?Corning is not only imagining those scenarios – the company is engaged in research that could bring them alive in the not-too-distant future. Get a glimpse of Corning’s vision for the future in their videos, “A Day Made of Glass" .
Corning Chairman and CEO Wendell Weeks says Corning’s vision for the future includes a world in which myriad ordinary surfaces transform “from one-dimensional utility into sophisticated electronic devices.”The video depicts a world in which interactive glass surfaces help you stay connected through seamless delivery of real-time information – whether you’re working, shopping, eating or relaxing.“While we’re not saying that it will develop exactly as we’ve envisioned,” Wendell says, “we do know that this world is being created as we speak.”
Glass is the essential enabling material of this new world. And not just any glass will do. This world requires materials that are strong, yet thin and lightweight; that can enable complex electronic circuits and nano functionality, that can scale for very large applications, and that are also environmentally friendly. This world calls for the kind of specialty glass made by Corning.
Driven by Innovation
We've been providing innovative solutions for the last 160 years. Over our long history, we've created and manufactured components for light bulbs, television tubes and cookware. We’ve developed ceramic substrates that help reduce air pollution; optical fiber and connectivity solutions that form the backbone of telecommunication networks; active-matrix liquid crystal display glass substrates that bring brilliant images to life; and cover glass that makes possible the world of touch screens. Our products change the way people live and work around the world.
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