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A Century of R&D

In 2008, Corning celebrates 100 years of research and development. Corning is one of only five U.S.-based, industrial R&D companies to achieve this significant milestone.

By the early 1900s, Corning had established itself as a leader in unlocking the mysteries of glass. But in 1908, the company saw the power in bringing Corning’s independent researchers together to share ideas and collaborate and therefore developed a formal research lab. Led by Dr. Eugene Sullivan, the formal R&D organization accelerated the company’s rate of innovation and helped strengthen its growing legacy as a technology pioneer.

Corning continues to succeed through a sustained investment in R&D; more than 150 years of material science and process engineering knowledge, consistently delivering new innovations that change the world.

World-Changing Innovations


Scientists of the Century


 Edison Light Bulb–1879
 Television Tube–1939
 Glass-Ceramic / Pyroceram®–1952
 Low-Loss Optical Fiber–1970
 Ceramic Substrates–1972
 LCD Glass–1985

 Dr. William Armistead
 Dr. J. Franklin Hyde
 Dr. Donald B. Keck
 Dr. Stanley Donald Stookey
 Dr. Eugene Sullivan

 

Multimedia Features


 A Century of R&D Video [Windows Media]
 Dr. Joseph Miller's presentation to Corning shareholders - April 2008 [PDF]