Schott in Jena has stood for topclass glass technology for more than a century. On the 137th anniversary of its founding at the beginning of September, Schott inaugurated a new administrative building in Jena. 10 million euros were invested in the modern office building with a floor space of 4,600 m². With 16,500 employees at 56 locations in 34 countries, Schott is a global leader in specialty glass, glass ceramics and other innovative materials. 6,000 scientists and engineers worldwide are constantly researching new applications for special glass, which is also an essential component of the digital world. Schott has already produced the ultrathin and flexible cover glass for foldable displays.
The development of the latest innovation – the new highly shatterproof smartphone glass – took two years. The result is “striking”: The glass can fall twice as far as the best competing products, says the company. The improved drop resistance is particularly evident on rough surfaces and on impact with rugged or sharpedged surfaces. The glass is also more scratch-resistant in everyday use. Lithium alumino-borosilicate cover glass is the name of this latest innovation, which will be used primarily in the premium segment. (hw/ maa)
