Corning Incorporated operates as an innovator in materials science. Its Optical Communications segment manufactures carrier network and enterprise network components for the telecommunications industry and others. Its Glass Innovations segment utilizes proprietary melting, precision forming, strengthening, and finishing processes to create flat glass substrates for LCD and OLED displays and cover materials for mobile consumer electronics; and provides material formulations and optical fabrication for specialty glass, glass ceramic, fluoride crystal, and other precision materials and components for various applications. Its Automotive segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control systems in mobile applications; as well as technical glass and optic products and solutions for the interior and exterior of vehicles. Its Solar segment manufactures silicon materials and products for semiconductors and solar applications.