Corning
Corning Incorporated is an American technology company founded in 1851 by Amory Houghton in Somerville, Massachusetts, initially known as the Bay State Glass Company. The company began by producing glass products, eventually becoming a pioneer in the development of specialty glass and ceramics. Corning is best known today for innovations such as Gorilla Glass, ubiquitiously used in smartphones and other devices, and its contributions to fiber optics and display technologies. Over the years, Corning has diversified its portfolio, serving industries such as telecommunications, life sciences, and consumer electronics.