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18.
January
SCHOTT CERAN®: The kitchen icon turns 50
Half a century ago, it revolutionized cooking. Today, it is impossible to imagine the kitchen without this black glass-ceramic cooktop.

Since its market launch in 1971, the smooth black glass-ceramic from SCHOTT has continued to set new standards in kitchens around the world. Originally designed to find new galaxies in giant telescopes, it soon became a bestseller and trendsetter in cooking. With more than 180 million cooktops sold, the Original CERAN® has been leading the market for years, enabling new appliance features and designs time and again, and after 50 years is still well equipped for the kitchen trends of tomorrow. More
11.
January
SCHOTT Builds Second Melting Tank for Pharmaceutical Glass Tubing in Mainz
Investment of 40 million euros / 100 new jobs

The international specialty glass manufacturer SCHOTT is building a second melting tank for pharmaceutical glass tubing at its main plant in Mainz, Germany. The investment volume amounts to 40 million euros. The new production facility is scheduled to go into operation in mid-2022 and will then offer 100 new jobs, 50 of which will be directly at SCHOTT. With this investment, SCHOTT is responding to the dynamically increasing global demand for glass tubing for pharmaceutical packaging. More
2020
17.
December
SCHOTT starts production at its new tubing plant in China, adding a capacity of 20,000 tons of glass for pharmaceutical packaging.
Specialty glass manufacturer SCHOTT has commenced production at its new pharmaceutical tubing factory in China. The new plant will produce high-quality FIOLAX® borosilicate glass tubing – the base material for pharmaceutical packaging such as vials, ampoules, syringes and cartridges, which the vast majority of COVID-19 vaccine projects rely upon. SCHOTT has invested 60 million Euros in the new plant as part of a 1 billion USD investment in its global pharmaceutical business. More
09.
December
SCHOTT joins the NKBA Global Connect Program to accelerate North American growth
SCHOTT, the inventor of specialty glass, has joined the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Global Connect Subscription program to accelerate growth in North America. SCHOTT will tap into the NKBA’s 50,000 strong membership to gain a stronger foothold in the kitchen and bath industry, leverage the program’s expertise, and expand the company’s opportunity to equip manufacturers with glass materials for current and future designs. More
02.
December
SCHOTT wants to be climate neutral by 2030
Specialty glass manufacturer presents ambitious plan

The international specialty glass Group SCHOTT is preparing to face up to the challenges of climate change more than ever before. “We want to turn SCHOTT into a climate neutral company by 2030 and thus actively contribute to climate protection,” explains Dr. Frank Heinricht, Chairman of the Board of Management of SCHOTT AG. No other company in the specialty glass industry has ever set itself such an ambitious goal. The “Zero Carbon” project is an integral part of the new Group Strategy. More
30.
November
New strategy: SCHOTT sets the course for the future
* Opening up new business fields
* Special focus on China and the USA
* Climate neutral by 2030
* Driving transformation in terms of digitalization and diversity More
16.
November
SCHOTT launches new ColdVision MC-LS LED light source
High light output and slim design for stereo microscopy and machine vision

With the ColdVision MC-LS, the SCHOTT technology group has developed a LED light source that combines a maximum light output of 850 lumens with easy operation in a compact housing. New features such as a USB port and legacy analog inputs enable the light source to be controlled remotely. Compatibility with all SCHOTT ColdVision series light guides ensures homogeneous illumination and a wide range of applications More
12.
November
SCHOTT Glass India inaugurates new glass melting tank, production capacity to increase by 25%
Mainz, Germany; Jambusar, India; November 11 2020: SCHOTT AG, a global leader in pharmaceutical glass manufacturing, has inaugurated a new melting tank in its Gujarat-based facility with an approximate investment of EUR 25 Million. The new tank would help increasing the plant’s production capacity by 10,000 tonnes to reach an annual capacity of 40000 metric tonnes. More
12.
November
ROBAX® IR SuperMax: efficient, clean and sustainable
The next generation of coatings for glass-ceramic fire-viewing panels from SCHOTT sets new standards in terms of heat reflection.

ROBAX® IR SuperMax, heat-reflective coating is a world-leading innovation that reflects up to 16x more infrared- or heat radiation back into the combustion chamber than an uncoated fire-viewing panel. As a result, combustion is more efficient and produces fewer emissions without losing the performance of the coating over the entire lifetime of the stove. Thanks to the pyrolysis-like effect of the SCHOTT innovation, the viewing pane also remains significantly cleaner. More
11.
November
SCHOTT assumes responsibility for environment, health and safety
25 years EHS Management System More
09.
November
Ypsomed collaborates with SCHOTT and Lonza to develop a comprehensive solution for combination products based on patch injectors
Ypsomed advances its patch injector into a comprehensive solution by entering into a collaboration with SCHOTT, one of the leading suppliers of pharmaceutical primary packaging, and Lonza, a leading global partner of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry for the development, manufacturing and testing of pharmaceuticals. In a joint effort, the three companies are developing a comprehensive solution for wearable patch injectors for the subcutaneous self-injection of large volumes of liquid formulations. This solution should enable pharmaceutical companies to quickly bring biopharmaceuticals in a patch injector into the clinical trial stage and to the market. For patients, the solution reduces the number of hospital visits required for treatment. More
02.
November
Solidifying a commitment to quality
SCHOTT Primoceler receives ISO9001 certification, demonstrating continuing dedication to meeting rigid manufacturing quality standards More
26.
October
Scratch-resistant cooking surfaces: Bosch relies on SCHOTT CERAN Miradur®
The new Series 8 premium cooktops from Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH are particularly well prepared for everyday use in the kitchen: This is because the glass ceramic cooktops impress with a special coating that is almost as hard as a diamond. The feature that Bosch calls "GlassProtect" is a patented development from SCHOTT, the inventors of black glass-ceramic for cooking: CERAN®. A special coating technology makes the cooking surface harder, significantly reduces scratches and thus ensures a long-lasting shine. More
14.
October
New protective glazing for Neuschwanstein
SCHOTT AMIRAN® protects historic lead glazing of the Singers' Hall windows in the Bavarian fairytale castle More
14.
October
Two eminent glass scientists win Otto Schott Research Award
The Board of Trustees of the Ernst Abbe Fund has awarded the €25,000 award for outstanding achievements in glass and glass-ceramic research. More
05.
October
SCHOTT AG and Credence MedSystems form a strategic Collaboration Agreement to make Syringe Injections safer for the benefit of Patients worldwide
Credence MedSystems and SCHOTT AG have formed a collaboration for the application of Credence Companion® technology with SCHOTT’s pre-fillable syriQ® glass and SCHOTT TOPPAC® polymer syringe systems. The two companies will work together to integrate the technologies and provide the pharmaceutical industry with an innovative and differentiated offering for the delivery of injectable medications via prefilled syringes. More
30.
September
Breaking the speed record of data communication
Innovative 50G SCHOTT TO Plus® Packages enable unprecedented bandwidths in communication networks

• Actively cooled high-speed applications enabled by 50G EML TEC TO can packages
• Applications include 50G PON, 5G, Datacenter, and 100G PAM4
• High-speed datacenter applications with economical alternatives to box packages More
28.
September
Glass drinking straws with „professional genes” - SCHOTT Straws now also available for private customers
The SCHOTT Straws, which have been tried and tested by professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry, are now also available from sales partners in a practical 4-pack for private customers. The high-quality glass drinking straws not only optically enhance every favorite drink; they are also taste-less, reusable and recyclable. Tested at bars all over the world, they are a sustainable alternative to other material straws. Produced in Germany and soon to be a household staple throughout the world. More
22.
September
SCHOTT acquires INCOM’s MEGAdraw business - Expansion of portfolio of fiber optic imaging technologies
SCHOTT North America, Inc. announced today that it has successfully closed the acquisition of INCOM, Inc.’s MEGAdraw business. With this investment, SCHOTT expands its portfolio of fused fiber optic imaging technologies at its Lighting and Imaging production site in Southbridge, MA. More
16.
September
SCHOTT® Jade Reading Light receives German Design Award
The German Design Council awarded the SCHOTT® Jade Reading Light as “Winner 2021” in the category “Excellent Product Design - Aviation, Maritime and Railway”. It recognizes Jade as a product that plays a “pioneering role within the international design landscape”. More
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