Corning Introduces Next-Generation Space-Saving Flask

Corning Introduces Next-Generation Space-Saving Flask

March 30, 2007

Low-Profile Flask Features Corning(R) CellBIND(R) Surface,
Optimizes Storage and Incubator Space and Enables Increased
Lab Efficiency


    LOWELL, MA., March 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning
Incorporated (NYSE: GLW), a global supplier of scientific
laboratory and drug discovery products for more than 90
years, today announced the low-profile flask featuring
Corning's premier CellBIND(R) surface. This revolutionary
new product utilizes a similar footprint as the current
T-75 flask but creates 100 cm2 of surface area, enabling
customers to realize a 50 percent space savings when using
low-profile flasks compared to standard T75 flasks (three
low profile flasks -300cm2 versus four standard T75 flasks
-300cm2).

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    The low-profile flask, accessible with a 10-milliliter
pipette and small scrapers, also provides customers with
one-half turn cap closure for improved lab efficiency and
features sterile venting, which allows for CO2 exchange
with the cap securely fastened. Additionally, the flask is
able to stand on either its end or sides, helping customers
to work more easily with multiple flasks at one time. 

    "Conducting research with the typical flasks
available can be both a time consuming and laborious
undertaking," said Joseph Donze, business manager, DDP
and Cells, Corning Life Sciences. "Leveraging input
from our global customer base, we have developed a unique
flask that provides all the convenience and safety
requirements they demanded to help them work more
efficiently in today's rigorous laboratory environment. We
are very pleased with the positive feedback we have
received to date and are confident researchers around the
world will continue to quickly incorporate this new
technology into their everyday practices." 

    For additional information on Corning Life Sciences
products, please contact a customer service representative
toll free in the United States at 1-800-492-1110,
[phone] internationally or visit
http://www.corning.com/lifesciences .

    About Corning Incorporated

    Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is the
world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on
more than 150 years of materials science and process
engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone
components that enable high-technology systems for consumer
electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications
and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates
for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic
substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems;
optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for
telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug
discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass
solutions for a number of industries including
semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.


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