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An inside look at Corning innovation
During the past two summers, I interned at Corning Incorporated to gain firsthand exposure to early-stage development and day-to-day manufacturing—providing two completely different views of how the same company operates. In my first internship, I worked in operations engineering at a Corning Environmental Technologies plant, where I helped produce ceramic…
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Global growth in markets for thermal barrier coatings
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are highly advanced materials systems that allow for higher operating temperatures while limiting the thermal exposure of structural components, extending part life by reducing oxidation and thermal fatigue. Due to increasing demand for higher engine operation, better durability and lifetime, and thinner coatings to reduce component…