Founded in 1851 and formerly known as Corning Glass Works, Corning Incorporated is a producer of high-tech glass, ceramics, and other products. The company creates glass for everything from phones and sunglasses to TVs and defense equipment. Other products under Corning’s brands include fiber-optic hardware for telecommunications networks and internet usage. Corning also can be found in laboratories as its products are used in glassware and other products for scientific research.
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