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What is Corning Gorilla Glass Vehicle Application Technology?
The automotive interior has evolved significantly, with a strong focus on functionality, safety, and mechanical performance. From 2015 to 2017, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) invested heavily in improving the interiors and human-computer interaction systems that directly affect consumer experience. At the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, over 600 models were displayed, and at least 200 of them featured central control information systems, with more than 150 models including advanced infotainment setups. According to data, the average number of screens in cars is currently 0.9, but this is expected to rise to 2.1 by 2024, showing a clear trend toward more digital integration.
In today’s automotive market, soda-lime glass, traditional glass, and plastic materials are still widely used. However, innovative materials are gradually gaining traction. Corning, a global leader in materials science, recently showcased its advanced automotive glass technology during a media event. The Corning® Gorilla® Glass, already well-known for its use in smartphones, is now being applied to car windows and displays, offering drivers a new level of control while supporting the industry's push toward lighter vehicles and improved fuel efficiency.
Corning® Gorilla® Glass delivers an enhanced user experience, bringing the smartphone-like feel into the car. Wang Jianbo, Commercial Director of Corning Automotive Glass Division in Asia, explained that the automotive industry has strict standards regarding physical properties, chemical resistance, and weather resistance. Corning ensures all its products meet these rigorous requirements through thorough certification processes before production.
Dr. Sun Yawei, Director of Corning® Gorilla® Glass Automotive Interior Technology, noted that Gorilla Glass has a 10-year history and entered the automotive sector in 2015. Through extensive research, Corning's chemically tempered glass achieves superior strength, measured by two key factors: compressive stress layer depth and surface compressive stress—features that ordinary sodium-calcium glass cannot match. The product excels in scratch resistance and impact testing. In Corning's U.S. lab, scientists conducted head-to-head impact tests, and the glass showed no cracks, whether on the center, edges, or curved surfaces.
Wang Jianbo added that customers value both performance and cost-effectiveness. Corning’s Alkali-Aluminosilicate Glass not only offers high strength but also meets safety standards, including passing the head test, while being ultra-thin, providing sharp touch responses and a refined texture. Anti-glare processing on the glass surface is technically challenging, requiring stability and uniformity to maintain clarity. This remains a significant challenge in the industry.
Moreover, the pursuit of aesthetics continues to drive innovation. 3D modeling is becoming a major trend in automotive interiors. Corning Gorilla Glass can be bent at a radius of 250mm with a thickness of just 0.55mm, allowing it to be shaped at room temperature and fitted to displays. This enables 3D design using cold forming technology, which avoids surface contact with machinery, resulting in a flawless finish. Unlike hot bending, which can cause optical distortions due to uneven heat distribution, cold forming is more cost-effective and yields better results.
Corning Automotive Glass began operations in China in 2015, and since then, it has been involved in over a dozen projects globally. The company aims to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers across the automotive industry. Technologically, Corning’s team continues to innovate, developing new products that will help expand the market. Wang Jianbo mentioned that Corning can provide comprehensive glass solutions, including production, surface treatments, strengthening, anti-glare, and anti-reflective coatings. In China, Corning has built solid partnerships from host factories to tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, opening up various collaboration opportunities.
Finally, Dr. Sun Yawei introduced the concept of seamless 3D design and the “one black†idea. As cars become more automated, sleek 3D designs will be covered seamlessly by Corning’s glass. The “one black†design means the entire panel appears black when the car is off, and once powered on, a high-definition screen emerges, creating a clean, elegant look. This is one of the emerging trends in automotive design.