Corning Announces the First Smartphone Using Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass
July 21 2015 - 8:30AM
Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass helps protect the ZTE
AXON's 5.5-inch touchscreen from damage as well as odor and stain
causing bacteria
CORNING, N.Y., July 21,
2015 - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced
that ZTE Corporation has chosen Antimicrobial Corning®
Gorilla® Glass for its
newest flagship smartphone in China, the ZTE AXON.
"With the rise of touch technology and our
constant interaction with people and public surfaces, the microbes
on our smartphones are not our own," said Dr. Joydeep Lahiri,
division vice president and program director, Specialty Surfaces,
Corning Incorporated. "We developed Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla
Glass to address this concern and are excited to see this
technology enter the consumer electronics space with the launch of
the ZTE AXON."
Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass is the first
EPA-registered antimicrobial cover glass. It combines the renowned
benefits of Corning Gorilla Glass technology, including durability,
scratch resistance and toughness, with a built-in antimicrobial
property to last the lifetime of the display cover glass.
"We are delighted to work with Corning to offer
the first smartphone with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass,"
said Dr. Ji Zhongwei, chief technology officer of ZTE Mobile
Devices and vice president of ZTE Corporation. "The AXON phone is
our flagship device and incorporates the latest innovations in
smartphone hardware and software in a stylish package that we
believe will have outstanding customer appeal."
Corning Gorilla Glass is the world leader in
damage-resistant cover glass. Since its launch in 2007, Corning
Gorilla Glass has been featured in nearly 4 billion devices
worldwide on more than 1,550 product models across 40 major brands.
Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass is the same product with added
antimicrobial properties. For more information on Corning Gorilla
Glass, visit the website.
Disclaimer
Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass is formulated with
antimicrobial properties to help protect touch surfaces from stain
and odor-causing bacteria. Corning makes no direct or implied
claims to protecting users or providing other health benefits.
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1995), which are based on current expectations and assumptions
about Corning's financial results and business operations, that
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the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce patents;
product and components performance issues; retention of key
personnel; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or
regulatory developments. These and other risk factors
are detailed in Corning's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation
to update them in light of new information or future events.
About ZTE
ZTE Corporation is a globally-leading provider of
telecommunications equipment and network solutions. With operations
in 160 countries, the company is a leader in technology innovation,
delivering superior products and business solutions to clients all
over the world. Founded in 1985, ZTE is listed on both the Hong
Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges and is China's largest listed
telecoms equipment company.
About Corning
Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading innovators
in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning has applied
its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and
optical physics to develop products that have created new
industries and transformed people's lives. Corning succeeds through
sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material
and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to
solve tough technology challenges. Corning's businesses and markets
are constantly evolving. Today, Corning's products enable diverse
industries such as consumer electronics, telecommunications,
transportation, and life sciences. They include damage-resistant
cover glass for smartphones and tablets; precision glass for
advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and
connectivity solutions for high-speed communications networks;
trusted products that accelerate drug discovery and manufacturing;
and emissions-control products for cars, trucks, and off-road
vehicles.
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Giambrone
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M. Elizabeth Dann
(607) 974-4989
dannme@corning.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Ann H.S. Nicholson
(607) 974-6716
nicholsoas@corning.com
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