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Recently, we celebrated an exciting milestone for SCHOTT in Brazil: the relocation of our Flat Glass site from Indaiatuba to Salto. The opening event brought together employees, partners, customers, and representatives from the city of Salto – a moment that marked not just a new address, but our continued commitment to Brazil and the long-term growth of our Flat Glass business. Our new site will serve as a hub for innovation and production, with a focus on two key areas: cold rooms and home appliances. With upgraded infrastructure and expanded capabilities, we’re ready to advance everything from high-quality glass solutions for ovens, cooktops, and refrigerators to energy-efficient systems for refrigeration and food display. Above all, this move strengthens what matters most: the people who make it all possible. Obrigado, Salto — we’re excited for what’s ahead. 🤝✨

A beautiful streak of neon light captured mid-motion — or so it might seem. ✨ However, these radiant lines aren’t for show: they’re precision-engineered glass optical fibers designed to guide light exactly where it’s needed. From automotive ambient lighting to medical diagnostics and industrial sensing, our light guides turn photons into purpose. The side-emitting sidelights shown here open up exciting possibilities in the automotive world, enabling uniform interior and exterior ambient lighting, crisp contours, and distinctive design accents. At the same time, we also support a wide range of applications with light guides that offer high transmission to transport light to the exact spot where it is needed. In endoscopy and surgical illumination, they deliver reliable, homogeneous light for clear visualization. And in industrial automation, they withstand demanding conditions while ensuring stable light transmission for inspection and monitoring systems. 🔬🏭 Their performance comes from ultra-pure specialty glass with high transmission, excellent thermal and chemical resistance, and the flexibility to integrate into complex system designs – proof that what looks like art can become a powerful tool when shaped by optical expertise.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SCHOTT! 🧡💙 This time of year always reminds us how fortunate we are to work with people who look out for one another. And to kick off the holiday season, our US colleagues have been finding thoughtful ways to give back – from organizing local food drives to volunteering their time and resources in their communities. Their generosity is a reminder of what truly matters. Wishing our teammates, partners, clients, and everyone celebrating a warm and happy Thanksgiving! 🍽️🍂🦃

How do you protect solar cells in space from harsh radiation, temperature shocks, and long-term performance loss? 👉 With glass that’s designed for space. Meet SCHOTT® Solar Glass exos – a new generation of cover glass co-developed with AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH, designed for next-gen satellite constellations and space missions. In our latest Walk the Talk episode, Yi Xuan Jin from our Corporate Communications team and Oliver Theussl, Sales Development Manager, take you behind the scenes of this exciting innovation. They share why exos stands out: improved radiation resistance, exceptional UV durability, and optical stability even after extended exposure – plus compatibility with a wide range of solar cell types. All this makes it a reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient solution for space missions. And the timing couldn’t be better. 🎥 Curious? Watch the full episode and see how space-grade glass innovation starts on Earth.

At this year’s annual event of the Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection Networks Initiative (IEEKN), we were honored for our commitment to #sustainability. Our internal network, Effinet@SCHOTT 3.0, received special recognition from the Initiative Energieeffizienz- und Klimaschutz-Netzwerke (IEEKN) Steering Committee for its contributions to energy efficiency and climate protection. Representatives from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection delivered the tribute during a formal ceremony. Matthias Hofmeister and Felix Grimm from our Environmental Protection and Energy Management team accepted the award on behalf of SCHOTT. The recognition shows that SCHOTT’s collective efforts are having a real impact – energy efficiency and climate protection are part of our lived responsibility. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: ⚙️ Improving efficiency across all production sites 📊 Increasing transparency through targeted energy data 🌍 Scaling best practices globally 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀: 💶 €3.4 million in cost savings ⚡ 42,386 MWh of energy saved through 55 targeted measures ✈️ 11,159 tons of CO₂ equivalents reduced – equal to 3,000 roundtrip flights from Frankfurt to New York We’ve exceeded our original target within the IEEKN framework. And while Effinet@SCHOTT 3.0 has officially concluded, the insights we gained are already shaping future initiatives. A potential next phase is currently under review. This achievement is a strong reminder that sustainable action and business success can go hand in hand - and that together, we can achieve more. Photo: ©Claudius Pflug

🎥 Senkrechtstarter features SCHOTT At the Space Tech Expo Europe last week, our colleagues Janina Krieg and Marc Schneider sat down with Moritz Vieth (a former engineering intern of ours!) to talk about about the material technologies behind current and future astro & space missions. In the conversation, they covered: 🔭 ZERODUR®: how it enables extremely stable mirrors for some of the world’s largest telescopes and why its properties are critical for missions such as Meteosat. ☀️ SCHOTT® Solar Glass exos: our newest cover glass for next-generation space solar cells and the engineering that went into its development. 🧠 Common misconceptions about glass and glass-ceramics and what defines their performance in demanding environments. 🚀 Future developments: which material innovations may have impact on upcoming space applications. If you’re interested in the technical side of optics, materials science, or space systems, the interview is worth a watch. Here the interview (in German)! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBqZXn8v

True partnership goes beyond branding or sponsorship. Our collaboration with 1. FSV Mainz 05 e.V. is grounded in shared values – responsibility, respect, and the drive to make a lasting impact. It’s a long-term relationship built on trust, not transactions, and we’re proud to grow together on the international stage. Next month at the “Sport Marke Medien” summit in Munich, our very own Salvatore Ruggiero will join Mainz 05’s Jochen Röttgermann to talk more about what makes this partnership work – on the field, off the field, and across borders. ⚽🌍 #SportMarkeMedien

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞! 🚀 We’re excited to be back in Bremen this week for Space Tech Expo Europe—ready to connect, exchange, and talk about the innovations driving the future of space. At our stand, we're showcasing the materials enabling tomorrow’s missions and supporting technologies that deepen our understanding of the universe. This year, we're presenting solutions supporting next-generation space applications, including: ● ZERODUR® closed-back technology: Combining near-zero thermal expansion with exceptional stability for precision optical systems. ● Radiation-resistant optical glasses: Enabling exceptionally clear imaging through robust, space-proven optics. ● SCHOTT® Solar Glass Exos: Our new high-performance cover glass offering outstanding radiation resistance and stability to support next-generation space solar cells. ● Lightweight microelectronic packaging: Ensuring long-term protection and reliability for mission-critical electronics. Our expert team—including Aidan Ferri, Arne Lange, Georg Mittermeier, Sadaf Akhtar, Janina Krieg, Gernot Weber, Dustin Ruth & Florian Gollier —are on hand to discuss how we can help bring your mission concepts to life. Visit us in Hall 5, Booth H60! #SpaceTechEurope

Collaboration drives innovation – and the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM) is taking the next step. The institute has recently officially started the new Glass Panel Technology Group, bringing together industry leaders to drive forward glass-based substrates for advanced packaging, data centers, and high-performance computing. The group aims to create a platform for knowledge and technology development related to glass panel technology, focusing on through-glass vias (TGVs) and reliability testing for next-generation #semiconductor applications. Fifteen companies – from material suppliers to manufacturing companies – join forces with Fraunhofer IZM. At SCHOTT, we are proud to be part of the Glass Panel Technology Group, where we contribute our expertise in glass. Why glass? Compared to other materials, glass offers unique advantages with its thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties, which help boost the efficiency of semiconductors and enable the creation of smaller, higher-performing products. Let‘s shape the future of semiconductor packaging together.

We’re proud to launch 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗧® 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗼𝘀, a high-performance cover glass engineered to protect satellite solar cells from the harsh environment of space. 🚀 Jointly developed with AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH (a 5N Plus company) and supported by funding from the European Space Agency - ESA, exos combines SCHOTT’s glass expertise with AZUR’s innovation in multi-junction solar cells, advancing European capabilities in space power systems. 🔹 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: ensuring reliable performance across long missions in LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits. 🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲: coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 6.9 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹, precisely matched to GaAs solar cells. 🔹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: developed for large constellations, with qualification currently underway in accordance with ECSS standards. With exos, we’re helping to build a resilient and scalable supply chain for the growing satellite industry, delivering reliable protection and performance for future space missions. ➡️ Learn more about SCHOTT® Solar Glass exos: https://fcld.ly/34xi21e