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Everyone knows glass, but few know the possibilities of specialty glass. Every day, our 750 scientists and engineers work to make new technologies possible. Our founder laid the foundation for this 140 years ago with the invention of specialty glass. Today, our high-tech materials play a key role in the most important industries of today and tomorrow.

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ANNUAL RESULTS
Sustainability
Augmented Reality
Kitchen of the Future
Astro and space
CORPORATE HISTORY
INNOVATION HISTORY

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ANNUAL RESULTS

Annual results: SCHOTT maintains position in a challenging market

SCHOTT achieved solid results in FY 2024, navigating significant challenges such as high energy costs, increased factor costs, and global competitive pressures. The international technology group maintained global sales of nearly EUR 2.8 billion, with an EBIT of EUR 400 million. Pharmaceutical, optics, and semiconductor industries contributed significantly to this growth. Find all financial figures in our Annual Report.

A man with a protective cap shines a torch on numerous glass cubes from a machine on a conveyor belt — A SCHOTT employee checks the quality of optical glass cubes.

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To reduce CO₂ emissions in production, SCHOTT researchers are testing how they can melt glass with 100% green electricity.

SCHOTT TOPPAC® Nest with space for 160 polymer syringes

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SCHOTT Pharma expanded its operations, including increasing the capacities for polymer syringes in Müllheim, Germany, opening a state-of-the-art production facility in Lukácsháza, Hungary, and celebrating the groundbreaking for a new factory in Jagodina, Serbia.

Female putting on a pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses

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SCHOTT’s position in the high-end optics sector contributed significantly to its sales results in FY 2023/24.

Lab technician holding semiconductor with gloved hands

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SCHOTT launched its low-loss glass to advance the semiconductor industry. The new product is designed to help the industry create more powerful chips.

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News and Stories

Media Release: Annual results

Annual Report

Sustainability

A clear contribution to climate protection

Social responsibility has always been an integral part of our corporate strategy. The dividends we generate support a wide range of projects in scientific research and social programs. Today, taking responsibility has taken on new meanings. Progressive climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. We know we have to do our part to stop climate change and have set ourselves ambitious goals to reduce our CO₂ emissions.

SCHOTT in Mainz — SCHOTT wants to decarbonize its CO2-intensive production. Picture: SCHOTT

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The melting of specialty glass at temperatures of 1,700°C is very energy intensive.

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Look into a melting tank where raw materials are melted into glass.

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In lab tests, SCHOTT is testing how to melt glass with electricity.

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Digital models help SCHOTT experts simulate the melting tank changes.

SCHOTT scientists holding 2024 New Gases Innovation Award

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New Gases Innovation Award recognizes successful trials with 100% hydrogen.

Glass technician with protective equipment looks into glass melting oven

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In tests, it was possible for the first time to produce an optical glass with 100 % hydrogen on a large industrial scale.update.

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CEO Dr. Frank Heinricht accepted the German Sustainability Award and the special prize for the transformation field of climate.

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In the experiments with hydrogen, laboratory tests with 100% were successful in 2023. Further tests are to follow.

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News and Stories

A first in the specialty glass industry: SCHOTT prepares guideline for calculating a Product Carbon Footprint

Media Release: Carbon reduced pharmaceutical glass: SCHOTT melting tank construction starts and external certification for FIOLAX® Pro OCF

Media Release: Innovation Award: SCHOTT receives award for pioneering trials in glass production using 100 percent hydrogen

Media Release: SCHOTT launches pilot projects on glass-ceramics and specialty glass for a more circular economy

Media Release: Premiere: SCHOTT produces optical glass with 100 percent hydrogen

Media Release: Effinet@SCHOTT: Saving 30,000-megawatt hours of energy and protecting the climate

Media Release: Science-based climate targets: Science Based Targets initiative confirms SCHOTT's ambitious carbon reduction plans

Learn more about SCHOTT's sustainability goals

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Media Release: German Sustainability Awards: SCHOTT honored twice

Media Release: SCHOTT receives funding for the construction of first climate-friendly melting tank

Media Release: Glass production without natural gas: Successful laboratory tests with 100 percent hydrogen

Interview: Climate neutral by 2030

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Media Release: SCHOTT to be climate neutral by 2030

Media Release: SCHOTT receives funding to develop climate-friendly glass production

Technology Roadmap

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SCHOTT Solutions magazine: Climate neutral by 2030

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CO₂-Emissions

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Yearly Report: Active for climate protection

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Media Release: SCHOTT developing climate-friendly glass production using hydrogen

Media Release: SCHOTT achieves first successes in its climate neutrality initiative

Media Release: Climate protection: SCHOTT drives transformation forward and takes stock

Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality: Unlocking New Realities

Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing how we interact with the world by merging the digital and physical realms to create immersive, interactive experiences. This transformative technology is not only shaping the entertainment and gaming sectors but is also making a significant impact in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and education. SCHOTT is at the heart of this innovation, providing cutting-edge technologies that power the next generation of AR devices. With our high-quality optical components and advanced production capabilities, we help our partners bring visionary AR products to life and make them accessible to the mass market.

A woman wearing AR glasses and interacting with a digital 3D model of a motor — From completely new device designs to unprecedented viewing angles: The most advanced SCHOTT materials play an essential role in enabling groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of consumer electronics. Image: SCHOTT

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Reflective waveguides for high-quality optical AR glasses for mass market.

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A man holding a SCHOTT RealView® high-index glass wafer featuring optical gratings.

SCHOTT glass production plant in Kulim, Malaysia

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A state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Malaysia, will expand SCHOTT's capacity to supply high-quality optical components to international high-tech industries.

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Reflective waveguides for augmented reality, applied to a Lumus AR prototype.

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An ultra-thin glass bends in a scientist’s hand.

An Asian researcher looks through a glass carrier wafer

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A glass carrier wafer for microchips.

Astro and space materials

SCHOTT provides advanced materials like glass-ceramics, specialty glass, and glass-to-metal sealings to the astronomy and space industries. Its products enable missions that help explore the universe and improve life here on earth. SCHOTT supported many ground-breaking missions, including supplying its ZERODUR® glass-ceramic for the mirror substrates of the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).