From glass maker to tech company – how Corning reinvented itself with the changing times

13 Minute Video

Corning has been around since 1851. One of the company’s earliest innovations was the bulb-shaped glass encasement for Thomas Edison’s incandescent lamp ,and as electric light became commercially available, Corning figured out how to mass produce the bulbs bringing electric light to the world.

In the early 19002s, it discovered ways to make glass stronger and heat-resistant. This led to products like Pyrex and CorningWare.

Today, the company makes glass for cars, fiber optic cable and smartphones. Watch the video to learn about the company’s 168-year journey from Pyrex to Gorilla Glass.

A New Auction Is Coming

Submissions for consideration of the Carder Steuben and Corning Glass Auction are well under way!

This first-ever public auction will be held on Friday evening, September 20 in conjunction with the Carder Steuben Symposium in Corning NY.

The Club and Upstate Auction Company are accepting submissions for consignment from members and readers of the Gazelle Gazette until mid-May.

After that, we will be advertising to the general public for consignments.

No submissions will be accepted after July 15.

If you would like to have your items considered for this very exciting auction, please review the information on the Club’s website by clicking on the Auction Detail box at the end of this article.

Pictures, descriptions, and other required information can be sent to:

steubenglassauction@gmail.com