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East Germany Company invented potassium ion treated glass in the 1970’s. The glass is 15x more durable than regular glass. No Western company bought it because they made more money if glass broke easily. The Soviet Union collapsed and East German company went out of business.
20 years later Apple needed a durable glass touchscreen for the iPhone. Corning sold the same ion treated glass to Apple under the brand, “Gorilla Glass.”
Some East German restaurants and bars still use the 40 year old glasses today because it’s that durable.
Summary:
East Germany Company invented potassium ion treated glass in the 1970’s. The glass is 15x more durable than regular glass. No Western company bought it because they made more money if glass broke easily. The Soviet Union collapsed and East German company went out of business.
20 years later Apple needed a durable glass touchscreen for the iPhone. Corning sold the same ion treated glass to Apple under the brand, “Gorilla Glass.”
Some East German restaurants and bars still use the 40 year old glasses today because it’s that durable.