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Company profile: Corning

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Transformative Innovations in Glass Technology

This chapter explores the evolution of communications driven by fiber optic technology and the lessons learned by a prominent company during the dot-com boom and bust. It highlights the partnership between Corning and Apple in developing chemically strengthened glass for the iPhone, showcasing collaborative efforts, engineering challenges, and the significance of innovation. The narrative emphasizes the balance between risk and opportunity, as well as the importance of teamwork in navigating the fast-paced tech landscape.

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