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In the race for microchip innovation, staying ahead means choosing materials built for the future. 🌟 Our Semicon Glass Solutions division is at the forefront, delivering high-end glass substrates that transform advanced semiconductor packaging from high-bandwidth memory to cutting-edge manufacturing. The transformative power of glass: ⚡ Superior performance for faster speeds 🚀 Outstanding precision for advanced miniaturization, packing more into less 💪 Unmatched reliability under extreme conditions 🌱 Enables sustainable efficiency without compromising performance Dr. Christian Leirer, Head of SCHOTT’s Semicon Glass Solutions, sums it up perfectly: “For the best chips, you need the best materials.” With glass we empower our partners with reliable quality, global reach, and inspiring collaboration that drives success. Let’s innovate together – connect with us to bring your vision to life: https://bit.ly/3DxoDkf

Happy Holidays from SCHOTT! 🧑🎄 As we wrap up the year, all of us on the SCHOTT editorial team want to thank our incredible partners, customers, and colleagues who make innovation possible. From monitoring sensitive intracranial pressure to expanding our knowledge of the universe – it's been a year of exciting advancements, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 🙌 Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday season and a bright start to the New Year! ✨ Here’s to more breakthroughs together in 2025. 🚀💙 P.S. This picture was taken in the historic SCHOTT Villa in Jena, where our founder Otto Schott used to live about a hundred years ago.

As this year draws to a close, we reflect not only on the past months, but also on the past 11 years of extraordinary leadership under our CEO, Dr. Frank Heinricht. In just a few days, Frank will retire, leaving a legacy of excellence and a profound impact on our company's culture. Throughout his tenure, he guided us through significant milestones, overcame challenges, and championed a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We invite you to watch Frank’s heartfelt farewell message, where he shares his reflections and gratitude. Dear Frank, from all of us SCHOTTians, thank you for your exceptional leadership and one-of-a-kind spirit. You have truly made a lasting impact on all of us at SCHOTT. We wish you the very best in your retirement – and all the DIY projects that lie ahead! 💙

✨ Spreading joy and gratitude this Christmas season ✨ This Christmas, our colleagues once again poured their heart and soul into SCHOTT’s annual donation drive in Mainz. Thanks to their dedication and the organizational expertise of CSR manager Florian Pfaff, we prepared and distributed over 200 gifts for senior citizens, children, and youth in social institutions. 🥰 The Mainz Girls' House, Stiftung Juvente Mainz children's homes, and Martinsstift nursing home received personal gifts and donations for their common spaces, making a meaningful impact on daily life. Witnessing the joy and gratitude of the seniors gathered around the Christmas tree was truly touching. 💓🎄 The children's homes and the girls' residential groups also shared their heartfelt thanks. As one educator remarked, "With rising prices, there's often little money left for gifts. We're thrilled that SCHOTT employees choose gifts with such love and care, especially for the children.” 🎁❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to spreading joy and making this Christmas season special for so many!

🎉 A big win for SCHOTT Glass India! We are proud to announce that SCHOTT Glass India Pvt. Ltd. has won First Prize in the Innovation Category for the Professional - Industry Sector at the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2024. 🏆♻️ The award was presented by India’s Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, during the #NationalEnergyConservationDay celebrations. What are the National Energy Conservation Awards? 💡⚡ These prestigious awards recognize and reward initiatives that drive energy efficiency across industries. Applications are evaluated by a technical committee of experts from various ministries and organizations, chaired by the Secretary (Power). This year NECA received an impressive 752 applications – 253 of which were submitted for the Innovation Category Award for Professional - Industry Sector alone! SCHOTT Glass India stood out with our 100% Oxyfuel Furnace, earning this remarkable recognition. The award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Ministry of Power for this honor. With this we continue our journey toward innovation and energy conservation for generations to come! 🙌🚀

Wrapping up 2024, we're looking back on an exciting but challenging year. We asked our CEO and CFO to give their take on how the year went, and what’s next for SCHOTT. ➡️ CEO Frank Heinricht shares some of our 2024 achievements. ➡️ CFO Marcus Knöbel covers our investment plans and where we’re headed. We’re looking forward to continuing to innovate to shape the future of industry in 2025!

Our SCHOTT family is growing! ↗️ We have signed a definitive agreement to acquire QSIL GmbH Quarzschmelze Ilmenau, a #Germany-based leading producer of cutting-edge quartz glass solutions! 🤝 This acquisition is the largest M&A transaction in our history. It enables us to expand our portfolio of advanced materials and represents our strong commitment serving the #semiconductor industry. QSIL’s expertise and unique #quartz glass capabilities will complement our diverse and high-tech product portfolio, addressing the growing need for materials used to produce next-gen #microchips. We’re looking forward to welcoming around 275 passionate employees to the SCHOTT family, inviting them to join us in shifting existing boundaries in material science.    Read more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4foaLFV Photos: QSIL

We’re proud to share our performance for FY23/24. Despite a challenging market environment, we achieved revenue of €2.8 billion (-1%, +3% currency-adjusted) and an EBIT of €400 million. By increasing our equity ratio to 66%, we’ve created a solid foundation for future growth and sustainability. This year, we made investments in locations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We've also continued to make strides in sustainability by melting optical glass using 100% hydrogen and to advance innovation in semiconductors and AR with cutting-edge glass solutions. We look forward to building on this momentum and shaping the future of high-tech markets in the year ahead!

How can we meet the increasing demand for #AI chips while overcoming the limits of Moore’s Law and the challenges of strained supply chains? The answer? Advanced packaging. As chips approach physical limits, glass-based #semiconductors are becoming a game-changing solution. These next-gen chips can deliver up to 40% faster processing speeds while significantly reducing energy consumption. During an exclusive roundtable with industry leaders at WIRED’s recent “The Big Interview” event, our experts Dr. Christian Leirer and Colin Schmucker discussed how advanced chip design, manufacturing, and packaging will influence the semiconductor industry. Follow the link to see our interview at #WiredBigInterview2024, and discover how the future of AI-enabled technologies transforms with glass. https://bit.ly/4iJvx5I The article and accompanying photos are part of a branded collaboration with WIRED.

Glass: the backbone of tomorrow's super computers. 🚀 Once ancient, now revolutionary – glass is transforming #semiconductors, fueling the next revolution in cutting-edge technology. From boosting speed and efficiency to enabling miniaturization, our glass semiconductor solutions unlock the full potential of microchips that will power the next generation of tech. Designed for peak performance and available in a wide range of specifications, glass is the game-changer shaping the future. 💪 Ready to build the tech of tomorrow? Let's make it happen together. 💙