Corning(NYSE:GLW) has announced availability of two of its important glass technologies in India, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance and Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass.
Several top domestic device makers have already adopted Corning Gorilla Glass for use in their smartphones. In 2014, we look to further develop our customer base and drive adoption on additional models. India saw dramatic growth in the popularity of smartphones in 2013, based on information from the IDC. Formed through Corning’s proprietary fusion draw process, its smooth surface, thinness, and optical clarity make Corning Gorilla Glass the perfect solution for touch-enabled devices.
“Corning’s Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass inhibits the growth of algae, mold, mildew, fungi, and bacteria because of its built-in antimicrobial property, which is intrinsic to the glass and effective for the lifetime of a device,” said Dr Joydeep Lahiri, Director, Division Vice-President and Program Director, Specialty Surfaces. “The glass has already been tested with numerous manufacturers for various applications, and high-volume production capability has been demonstrated.”
Gorilla Glass 3 with NDR is the latest formulation, and offers all of the attributes Gorilla Glass is known for while offering improved scratch resistance.
As touch technologies proliferate, consumers are becoming aware of how bacteria can exist on mobile devices, particularly as we increasingly share touch-enabled surfaces at home, work, and elsewhere. Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass helps address this growing concern.
Corning Gorilla Glass is a part of Corning Specialty Materials. The Specialty Materials segment represented approximately 15% of Corning’s nearly $8 billion in sales for 2013.
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