Monday, August 2, 2010

An ultra-strong glass

1962 glass could be Corning's next bonanza seller
Sturdy Corning glass from 1962 could be a multibillion winner in frameless TV market.

CORNING, N.Y. (AP) -- An ultra-strong glass that has been looking for a purpose since its invention in 1962 is poised to become a multibillion-dollar bonanza for Corning Inc.

The 159-year-old glass pioneer is ramping up production of what it calls Gorilla glass, expecting it to be the hot new face of touch-screen tablets and high-end TVs.

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