Schott To Plus Wins R&d 100 Awards

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SCHOTT, the innovative technology group known for specialty glass, has been honored with the prestigious R&D 100 Award for its newly developed product, SCHOTT TO PLUS® transistor outline (TO) headers. Recognized in the IT/Electrical category, this product signifies the remarkable achievements of SCHOTT’s R&D team. With a commitment to sustainable growth, SCHOTT invests 4% of its revenue in R&D, yielding an impressive portfolio of 3,500 global patents. The award will be officially received on Nov. 16, 2023, in Coronado, California.

SCHOTT TO PLUS® represents an advanced header packaging solution that revolutionizes fiber-optic data transmission speeds. These hermetically sealed headers, crafted using glass-to-metal sealing technology, achieve an unparalleled transmission speed of 50 gigabytes per second. This speed doubles existing capabilities, transmitting twice as much data through a single fiber. Moreover, they offer cost-effective benefits for semiconductor and data communication manufacturers.

Dr. Frank Heinricht, CEO of SCHOTT, commended the innovation as a testament to the diligent efforts ...
... of the company's extensive global research team. He stated that this innovation, among others, positions SCHOTT as a pioneering contributor to the next generation of technology.
Having originated in 1963, the R&D 100 Awards program spotlights the top 100 revolutionary technologies of the year. SCHOTT, a multiple award recipient, including their diverse laser glasses innovations, has continually demonstrated its commitment to pioneering advancements in various industries.

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