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Glass, manufactured in Duryea, PA, employed in air defense systems.

Rye Brook-headquartered Schott, an international technology group focused on specialty glass, has appointed Chris Cassidy as president of Schott North America.

Penn State Scranton hosted University officials, U.S. Rep. Matthew Cartwright, National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, principles from Schott North America Inc., and regional stakeholders to discuss the impact and statewide reach of NSF-supported research, education and entrepreneurship, as well as technology industry partnerships with Penn State that have taken place in the greater Scranton region.

International specialty glass manufacturer Schott plans to increase spending after the most successful year in the companys history and a major investment is planned at its Duryea plant.

Covid update: 25 February 2021 25 Feb 2021 A round up of this weeks coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry. A technician preparing a solar powered refrigerator for a dispensary in Kenya. Solar-powered refrigerators could be a game-changer in Africa’s fight against Covid-19 by helping the continent to store and distribute vaccines, especially in rural and remote areas with no connection to electricity. As the world is rolling out mass vaccinations agains...

Covid update: 21 January 2021 21 Jan 2021 A round up of this weeks coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry. UV Accelerator supports development of UV-C LED disinfection systems.Asahi Kasei and Crystal IS have announced the second round of their UV Accelerator funding initiative for supporting the development of new disinfection products that use UV-C LEDs. Crystal IS manufactures aluminum nitride UVC LEDs, and through its Klaran product line offers UVC LEDs an...