From
http://www.corning.com/investor_relations/corning_overview/index.aspx:
Corning has a proud history of enriching people’s lives through research and technological innovation. For over 150 years, we have developed life-changing innovations including the glass for Edison's light bulb, ultra-thin glass for Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Displays (AMLCDs), ceramic substrates for diesel and automotive emissions control, and the first commercially viable, low-loss fiber for use in telecommunications.