Materials Science | Material Science Expertise | Corning What is Materials Science? Innovation Materials Science We’re living in a material world — and our scientists are at the forefront of innovating things that matter. Materials science is a broad field of study exploring the vast potential of solid matter in a boundless array of applications. By bringing together various scientific disciplines like chemistry, biology, and physics, materials scientists delve into the world of solid matter at the molecular level. They seek to understand the complex inner structure of a material; its various properties; how processing can change it; and what it can do. The creativity, curiosity, technical knowledge, and persistence of materials scientists has resulted in more life-changing innovations than most of us can imagine. Powerful semiconductors, artificial joints, housing to withstand the stormiest weather — all these are the innovative work of materials scientists and their teams in the lab. At Corning, the material of glass has captured our imagination since 1851. We’ve expanded that knowledge to include ceramics and polymers, and in so doing have become one of the world’s leading materials science innovators. Our materials science discoveries have changed the way people communicate, learn, and enjoy life; they’ve cleaned the air and enabled new medicines. Each generation builds on the knowledge of those who have come before — and with each new discovery, more doors open, making the life-enhancing applications nearly limitless. Unparalleled Materials Expertise Glass Optical Physics Ceramics What is Specialty Glass? First created as early as 2000 B.C. in the form of decorative beads, glass has long been the standard material for containers, windows, and other essential items in daily life. The vast majority of glass produced in the world remains in this category — mostly from similar soda-lime compositions with a focus on low-cost mass production. Learn More 32 Shades of Green Learn how we started the green movement over 100 years ago with the railroad industry. Learn More Previous Videos See a short tutorial detailing the basics of optical fiber, its composition, and its capabilities. How Optical Fiber is Made Watch this video for an overview presentation on how we make our industry-leading, high quality and innovative optical fiber. Watch Now Making Clean Air Possible Why emissions control? Because without it, billions of tons of pollutants would inhabit the air we breathe. See a Corning® DuraTrap® diesel filter in action trapping nasty soot particles. Watch Now Clean Air Technologies Watch history unfold in a video showcasing Corning Environmental Technologies milestones. Watch Now Follow us: Our Company About Us Careers Contact Us PRIVACY POLICY LEGAL NOTICES COOKIES DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS © 1994-2016 Corning Incorporated All Rights Reserved.