Corning Inc. is showcasing its new Gorilla Glass 4 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which opened 6 January 2015 – in Las Vegas, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This event is the world’s largest trade show, with a record 160,000 people attending last year, and companies use it to unveil the latest products and technology advances. Launched in November, 2014 Gorilla Glass 4 - widely used as a cover glass for smartphones and tablets - is much better at surviving drops than previous versions of Gorilla, the company says. Corning is also featuring its first all-optical fiber cables for Thunderbolt and USB 3.0. They are fast, thin, light and tough, and can be used for entertainment as well as in health care and education settings, the company says. Other products on show include its Fibrance Light-Diffusing Fiber, made for thin, colourful, aesthetic lighting. “At CES, we are showcasing the critical role that glass plays in making consumer devices that allow people to stay connected on the go, while offering the latest in aesthetics and design,” CEO Wendell Weeks said.
