Corning Incorporated (Corning is a global, technology-based company that operates in five business segments: Display Technologies, Telecommunications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials and Life Sciences. Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for use in liquid crystal flat panel displays. Telecommunications segment manufactures optical fiber and cable, and hardware and equipment components for the telecommunications industry. Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filters for automobile and diesel applications. Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for customer needs. Life Sciences segment manufactures glass and plastic consumables for pharmaceutical and scientific applications. In September 2009, the Company acquired all the interest in Axygen BioScience, Inc. and its subsidiaries.