CORNING LAUNCHES GLASSWORKS AI SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT HIGH-DENSITY DATA CENTER NEEDS

Corning Incorporated has introduced GlassWorks AI solutions, a comprehensive suite of data center infrastructure products designed to meet the growing demands of generative AI. Unveiled on March 27, 2025, the end-to-end offering includes cables, connectivity solutions, and deployment support, tailored for high-density environments in both data centers and long-haul networks.

A key feature of the new portfolio is the Contour Flow Cable, which doubles fiber capacity within existing diameters, accelerating deployments without the need for major infrastructure upgrades. The innovation is enabled by Corning’s SMF-28 Contour fiber, which is 40% smaller and highly bend-resistant.

Inside AI data centers, where GPU clusters are rapidly expanding, the solution supports extreme fiber density with MMC-based connector assemblies that can handle up to 36 times more fiber connections than traditional LC connectors.

Corning will showcase GlassWorks AI, including Contour Flow Cable and other technologies, at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference in San Francisco, April 1-3, 2025. The launch underscores Corning’s continued leadership in materials science and its commitment to enabling the future of high-speed, scalable, and energy-efficient data infrastructure.