This press release was issued by Corning Incorporated.

Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science, will celebrate its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore this week. For five decades, Corning has been at the forefront of innovation in Singapore, forging deep partnerships with businesses in the region and significantly contributing to the country’s vibrant economic and technology landscape.

To commemorate the 50-year milestone, the company is hosting Corning Technology Day on Sept. 6. With the theme of “Transforming lives through innovation,” the event will bring together more than 120 business partners as well as industry and community leaders, including the Singapore Economic Development Board and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Attendees will experience Corning innovations making an impact around the world first hand.

Corning’s vital role in Singapore

Corning’s impact extends to multiple industries and has helped Singapore become a leading technology hub:

• Corning supports Singapore’s role as an international telecommunications gateway, helping multi-tenant data centers drive the digital economy and advance artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia.
• Many leading global banks deploy Corning’s fiber-optic cable systems for their mission-critical data center networks. Similarly, large venues, such as Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Sports Hub, enhance connectivity with Corning’s distributed antenna and cable systems. 
• Major global brands continue to integrate Corning® Gorilla® Glass, renowned for its durability, into consumer and industrial electronics. 
• Corning has helped enhance Singapore’s semiconductor value chain, a critical driver of regional growth. Across Asia, the company’s world-class technologies are integrated into industry-leading optical assemblies, photolithography systems, metrology equipment, and advanced packaging.

Innovating for a healthier, more sustainable future

Corning is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates. For example, the company launched the Life Science Accelerator Lab with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) in March 2023. The lab helps create cost-effective models for cultured meat production, supporting Singapore’s goal of sustainably meeting 30% of the country’s nutritional needs within the next five years.

The lab also supports Southeast Asian partners in cell and gene therapies, 3D cell-culture production, and high-throughput screening, advancing biomanufacturing capabilities in Asia.