Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 is set to revolutionize the mobile device industry with its integration into the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung's slimmest Galaxy S series smartphone to date. In a recent announcement, Samsung Electronics and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) revealed that this cutting-edge glass ceramic will provide advanced protection, seamlessly blending elegance and resilience in a remarkably thin form factor.
Driven by a shared ambition to redefine mobile engineering, Samsung and Corning collaborated to create a premium experience for the Galaxy S series. The introduction of Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 further enhances the legendary toughness that Gorilla Glass is renowned for. This new glass ceramic technology combines Corning’s advanced glass innovation with Samsung’s proprietary processing and reinforcement techniques, ensuring that the Galaxy S25 Edge not only looks sleek but also boasts a robust design.
“The Galaxy S25 Edge will set a new standard for craftsmanship and performance as our slimmest Galaxy S series device yet,” stated Kwangjin Bae, Executive Vice President and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team of Mobile eXperience Business (MX) at Samsung Electronics. “To support this groundbreaking design, it was essential to develop a display material that was both exceptionally thin and reliably strong — a challenge that brought Corning and Samsung together, united by a shared vision for purposeful engineering and user-centric innovation.”
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 incorporates crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix, significantly enhancing the durability and crack deflection capabilities of the display cover. This innovative synergy between the glass and crystal components is specifically engineered to provide improved toughness while maintaining high optical transparency.
In addition, Corning’s ion exchange process plays a crucial role in fortifying the glass ceramic material, further enhancing the damage resistance and overall strength of the Galaxy S25 Edge display cover. “With Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, we’ve achieved a remarkable combination of thinness and strength, giving consumers the best of both worlds — exceptional durability in a modern, sleek, and premium design,” commented Andrew Beck, Vice President and General Manager of Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
The craftsmanship behind the Galaxy S25 Edge with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 exemplifies both Corning and Samsung’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of consumers worldwide. For those eager to learn more about this highly anticipated device, a livestreamed launch event will take place on Samsung’s YouTube channel on May 13 at 9 a.m. KST, 8 p.m. EDT, and 5 p.m. PDT.
Corning (www.corning.com) stands as one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, boasting a remarkable 170-year history of life-changing inventions. The company leverages its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics, along with deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities, to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people's lives.
Corning thrives through sustained investment in research, development, and engineering (RD&E), combining material and process innovation with trust-based relationships with global industry leaders. Its versatile and synergistic capabilities allow the company to adapt to changing market demands while helping customers seize new opportunities across dynamic sectors, including optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
