Explore the ways Corning research and innovation impacts your life.
Life-changing Inventions
Before the invention of the Ribbon Machine in 1926, every glass encasement for Edison’s electric light bulb was made by hand, one piece at a time, by skilled glassblowers. Seeking to produce more bulbs at a lower cost, Corning invented the Ribbon Machine and instantly revolutionized how light bulbs were made.
Learn how we invented the cellular ceramic substrate for automotive emissions control, which is now the standard for automotive catalytic converters worldwide.
Ceramic Technologies
Corning's ceramic products, including catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters help reduce mobile emissions and enable cleaner air.
Also, learn more about Corning's innovative ceramic technologies that can withstand major temperature shifts without cracking or shattering.
Watch this demonstration to see how we're using ceramic materials to harness lithium energy.
Glass Properties
Viscosity Demonstration
Viscosity Demonstration
Why is the viscosity of glass important? Watch the video to learn more about the viscosity of glass and how it can differ based on temperature and glass composition.
Why is the viscosity of glass important? Watch the video to learn more about the viscosity of glass and how it can differ based on temperature and glass composition.
Fluorescing Glasses
Fluorescing Glasses
Watch to learn more about the remarkable properties of Corning's specialty glass.
Watch to learn more about the remarkable properties of Corning's specialty glass.
Damage Resistant Glass
Damage Resistant Glass
Learn more about chemically strengthened glass that maintains its strength and has a high degree of damage resistance.
Learn more about chemically strengthened glass that maintains its strength and has a high degree of damage resistance.
Automotive Glass
Watch what happens when we fire an ice ball travelling at 55 mph at two different types of automotive windows – first at a thick, conventional car window, and then at a car window that includes light, tough, optically advantaged Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
Optically advantaged Corning® Gorilla® Glass provides the platform for larger, clearer HUD displays that enhance the driver's experience.
Optical Fiber
Did you know you can make a knot with a piece of glass? Learn more about the remarkable properties of optical fiber.
Learn how light brings high-speed connectivity to your home and the world.
