Apple CEO Tim Cook & Corning CEO on Glass Partnership and US Manufacturing

Apple's Cover Glass Production in Kentucky

• 🏭 The entire facility in Harrisburg, Kentucky, is now dedicated to producing 100% of the cover glass for all iPhones globally.
• 🇺🇸 This initiative signifies a return to manufacturing in America, countering the past trend of outsourcing.

Corning's Innovation and Partnership with Apple

• 💡 Apple CEO Tim Cook highlights Corning's innovation as a key factor in their partnership.
• 📱 The collaboration enables the creation of thin, light, yet durable iPhone designs, specifically mentioning the Ceramic Shield.
• 🚀 Corning's engineering teams are already collaborating with Apple on future generations of materials.

Advancements in Ceramic Shield Technology

• 💪 The latest Ceramic Shield is 50% stronger than its predecessor, meeting Apple's demand for enhanced durability.
• ✨ This advanced material allows for creative and stunning designs while maintaining a glass shell that is both super light and highly resilient.
• 🤝 Corning was approached by Apple to develop a material that could withstand the demands of everyday use while enabling sleek aesthetics.